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HTC ready for B2B surge as it pledges full support to channel
Manufacturer admits it “hasn’t been easiest to work with” but vows to increase focus on indirect
Dealers
October 31, 2016
EE drives BT Q2 revenue increase to £6 billion
The EE parent claimed the operator contributed £1.2 billion in revenue for the quarter
Operators
October 28, 2016
O2 Q3 revenues down 2.1pc to £1.42 billion
The operator also claimed that its customer net additions for Q3 rose by 3.3 per cent to 232,000
Operators
October 27, 2016
Ofcom fines Vodafone £4.6m for consumer protection breach
The fines are the result of two separate investigations launched by Ofcom in June last year
Operators
October 26, 2016
Apple iPhone sales and revenue continue to fall
Smartphone sales down five per cent, with revenue falling nine per cent  
Manufacturers
October 26, 2016
True Telecom under Ofcom investigation
The regulatory body is investigating accusations surrounding contract renewal and cancellation rights
Dealers
October 25, 2016
O2 extends Rugby Football Union partnership
The deal will see O2 become one of the world’s longest standing sports sponsors
Operators
October 25, 2016
One in eight iPhone 7 owners targeted by thieves
New research reveals 12 per cent of iPhone 7 users are targeted by thieves, a month ( September 16) after the release of the handset
Manufacturers
October 24, 2016
Global Q3 wearables shipments drop 50pc to 2.7 million
This was a decline from 5.6 million units in the same quarter a year ago
Manufacturers
October 24, 2016
Apple Watch Nike+ to go on sale this Friday
Two models will cost £369 and £399 respectively, Apple Stores, select Nike retail outlets and online
Manufacturers
October 24, 2016
Data Select secures CAT S60 extension
The distributor and Bullitt, who manufactures CAT handsets, first signed an exclusive distribution partnership in June
Distributors
October 24, 2016
Sky set to launch MVNO service
The broadband giant announced its intentions to enter the mobile space at the start of last year
Operators
October 20, 2016
Vodafone boosts IoT service with ‘industry first’ roaming deal
The operator has partnered with British satellite firm Inmarsat to offer IoT services on a wider global scale 
Operators
October 20, 2016
London is worst for indoor mobile reception
The capital sees almost 42 per cent of Londoners complaining of poor reception or no coverage at all in their own homes, according to new research
Operators
October 20, 2016
Carphone offers earlier access to Google Pixel
The retailer will open a pop-up store in central London in the early morning to allow customers to buy the Google Pixel and Pixel XL
Operators
October 19, 2016
Industry insiders back Google to challenge with Pixel device
Google’s first own-branded handsets can help it compete with Samsung and Apple
Operators
October 18, 2016
O2: “We have not been distracted and are more focused than ever on our partners”
Operator’s sales director Ben Dowd moved to calm dealer fears around its potential stock market float
Dealers
October 18, 2016
Three launches ‘kid-proof’ Amazon Fire Kids Edition Tablet
Product available on a two year plan for £15 per month or £139.99 on prepay
Operators
October 17, 2016
Brightstar UK MD Jim Michel to step down at end of 2016
Industry veteran will leave company having taken over the UK division in 2013, with a successor named in due course
Distributors
October 17, 2016
Samsung’s reputation in flames after killing off Note7 flagship
• Handset recall draws fire from industry • Meltdown could threaten smartphone market dominance
Manufacturers
October 17, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note7 given global airline ban
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia are amongst some of the airlines who have banned passengers taking the phone onboard
Manufacturers
October 17, 2016
Samsung forecasts £4.4bn hit to profits from Note7 saga
Manufacturer expects negative impact of £2.5 billion in Q4 and into Q1 2017 – on top of the £1.9 billion write down from last quarter
Manufacturers
October 14, 2016
Exertis to buy Hammer Consolidated Holdings in £38 million deal
The acquisition will add £155 million to Exertis’ £3 billion turnover should it be approved by the European Commission
Distributors
October 14, 2016
More than 77 per cent of UK students without insured smartphone, claims giffgaff
The MVNO surveyed 2,011 students across the UK about their smartphone habits
Manufacturers
October 13, 2016
Samsung permanently ends production of Note7 after battery explosions
Manufacturer will not be making any more after initially ending sales and exchanges of the device
Operators
October 11, 2016
Three to exclusively sell the ZTE Blade V7
Smartphone features ‘4G Super-Voice’, which mobile operator claims will boost indoor and rural coverage
Retailers
October 11, 2016
Samsung urges Note7 users to power down devices immediately
Warning comes as manufacturer asks global partners to stop sales and exchanges of the handset while further investigations take place
Operators
October 11, 2016
Samsung woes deepen as operators suspend Note7 exchanges
EE and Vodafone have suspended the Exchange Programme after recent reports of faulty replacement Note7 devices
Operators
October 10, 2016
Samsung reportedly halts Galaxy Note7 production
Manufacturer has “adjusted production schedule” after reports of some replacement devices catching fire
Retailers
October 10, 2016
Vodafone and PayPal to offer ‘industry leading’ mobile payment service
The partnership will bring the popular money transfer service to Vodafone Pay to enable contactless payments on Android smartphones
Operators
October 10, 2016
Exertis and Alcatel sign distribution deal
It is the latest deal since Exertis entered the handset space in 2008, adding to existing partnerships with Samsung, Microsoft, LG, Sony, Lenovo, Acer, Huawei, ZTE, Doro, Medion, Kazam and Wileyfox
Distributors
October 10, 2016
Honor and Marvel partner for Doctor Strange film promotion
Customers buying the flagship smartphone from Three before November 30 can claim two cinema tickets to see the film
Manufacturers
October 10, 2016
One in three people track health or fitness
Global marketing research firm GfK quizzed 4,900 people in 16 countries, but users in the UK rank well below average
Manufacturers
October 7, 2016
Three warns prices will rise in UK if spectrum isn’t capped
Operator says Ofcom must make the right decision in the interests of consumers and competition
Operators
October 6, 2016
Sony Xperia XZ flagship goes on sale in the UK
Latest smartphone from manufacturer available at major retailers and mobile operators
Retailers
October 6, 2016
HTC nine-month revenue almost halves but September figure up
Sales for January to September slumped to NT$55.91 but figure for last month rose 31.35 per cent year-on-year
Manufacturers
October 6, 2016
Gartner: Mobile sales to drop 1.6pc to 1.9bn units this year
Analyst forecasts that growth in the smartphone segment will slow in 2016 to reach unit sales of 1.5 billion
Unified Comms
October 6, 2016
Samsung boosts offering with acquisition of AI firm Viv Labs
Manufacturer intends to use technology to enable users to integrate better with mobile devices and home appliances
Manufacturers
October 6, 2016
TalkTalk receives record £400k fine for ‘preventable’ cyber attack
Information Commissioners Office rules incident last October, which saw the personal details of more than 150,000 customers accessed, could have been stopped
Unified Comms
October 5, 2016
EE and Carphone bag Google Pixel exclusives
First branded devices from internet search giant will go on sale in the UK from October 20
Retailers
October 5, 2016
O2 dealers fearing the worst ahead of stock market float
Uncertainty surrounds the channel and its future as operator begins search for investors
Dealers
October 5, 2016
Data Select strikes exclusive supply launch deal for One A9s
Latest partnership is the latest development in distribution deal struck with HTC earlier this year
Distributors
October 5, 2016
London leaving other UK cities trailing with 4G access
Users in the capital can access the service 69.7 per cent of the time but city averaged worst download speeds
Operators
October 5, 2016
Google unveils Pixel smartphone with ‘best-in-class’ camera
The new Pixel smartphone was launched in front of hundreds at an event in London’s East End
Manufacturers
October 4, 2016
UK consumers warn peers off telecoms companies
They are less likely to recommend firms in this space, along with those in the energy sector, because of a poor customer experience
Operators
October 4, 2016
Telecoms firms send Ofcom letter asking for 30pc spectrum cap
Three, TalkTalk, CityFibre, Relish and Federation of Communication Services call regulator’s CEO to correct what it claims is an imbalance of the mobile airwaves
Operators
October 4, 2016
Plan.com partners hail ‘game-changing’ tariff and commission changes
Airtime distributor’s dealers have praised tariffs that enable them to customise tariffs from scratch, as well as add global roaming deals 
Distributors
October 4, 2016
Ingram Micro UK launches new programmes for resellers
Distributor unveils performance-based incentive platform to reward partners with points and prizes
Distributors
October 4, 2016
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