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Microsoft releases Office software for iPad for first time
Software giant breaks with strategy for only allowing Office suite on Windows tablets
Unified Comms - Alex Yau
March 28, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 available to pre-order in the UK
EE offering return flights to 12 European cities, while Phones 4u is giving away a free Galaxy Tab 3 with the first 1,000 pre-orders
Retailers - Paul Withers
March 28, 2014
Phones 4u offering customers demos of the Galaxy S5 today
Customers can get hands-on with the smartphone in 10 of the retailer’s stores today before it is made available for pre-sale tomorrow
Retailers - Paul Withers
March 27, 2014
Brightstar 20:20 takes part in day of activities for Sport Relief
More than 80 staff volunteered to receive donation calls, with some 300 staff taking part in a number of challenges throughout the day
Distributors - Paul Withers
March 27, 2014
HTC launches free skateboard park with Selfridges
The manufacturer will use the skatepark to demonstrate the HTC One M8’s camera capabilities
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 26, 2014
Carphone Warehouse Business launches ‘Hola Ibiza’ incentive
Two winning dealers from the O2 Approved and non-Approved leagues will win a two day trip to the Spanish island
Dealers - Paul Withers
March 26, 2014
HTC One M8 goes on sale in London
From 4PM today (March 25) several London-based stores will be stocking the device, with wider availability coming Thursday (March 27)
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 25, 2014
Three considering Google concession store partnership
The stores would be used to demonstrate Google products such as Chromecast, and could also function as a helpdesk for Android customers
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 25, 2014
HTC changes marketing strategy to focus on design
HTC’s adverts for the new One M8 will focus on its “craftsmanship” and will be seen on TV, in print and online
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 25, 2014
Frequency lands exclusive MiPow distribution deal
Contract win adds to the exclusive deals it has won so far this year to distribute products for i-box and Griffin Technology
Distributors - Paul Withers
March 25, 2014
Kondor set to be sold to private equity firm H.I.G.
Chief executive Haycock links with European arm of Miami-based company to lead MBO of distributor
Distributors - Paul Withers
March 24, 2014
Phones 4U in talks with Dixons over possible merger
Owner BC Partners is reportedly looking to make a rival bid for the electronics retailer, as the deadline for negotiations between Dixons and Carphone Warehouse is postponed
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 24, 2014
Mobile Fun launches distribution business
New firm Accessory Lab targeting UK retail and B2B supply
Distributors - Paul Withers
March 24, 2014
Activ8 aiming to open 200 retail stores
Firm plans nationwide roll-out of repair and accessory stores by end of 2016
Distributors - Alex Yau
March 24, 2014
CPW Business moving warehouse to improve partner support
Several staff have lost their jobs due to the relocation, which CPW said will enable it to provide partners with later order cut-offs and faster speed to market
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 21, 2014
Carphone Warehouse to stock HTC One M8 from launch
On March 25 the retailer will host events in several stores to mark the launch of its new high-end flagship
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 18, 2014
0800 numbers now free on Three
Operator aims to reduce the £600 million a year spent on calling 0800 numbers from a mobile phone
Dealers - Michael Garwood
March 18, 2014
Vodafone to buy Spanish cable operator Ono for £6bln
The deal is part of Vodafone’s drive to become a leading unified communications provider in Europe
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 17, 2014
BlackBerry to suffer as Three goes all out for Windows Phone
Operator to up its in-store focus on Windows Phone and said will decide before the end of the year whether to continue to range BlackBerry devices
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 13, 2014
Daisy not bidding for Avenir Telecom’s airtime business
The distributor said it wants to speak to dealers affected by the sale to “reassure” them of its dedication to the airtime market
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
March 12, 2014
Carphone’s plans for merger with Dixons backed by analysts
Combined company would be valued at about £3.5 billion and have 1,300 outlets nationwide
Retailers - Alex Yau
March 12, 2014
Brightstar claims global leadership in accessory distribution
Founder and CEO Marcelo Claure claims Brightstar is now the world’s biggest distributor of mobile phone accessories. 20:20 franchise model in Spain to be rolled out globally.
Dealers - Michael Garwood
March 12, 2014
Brightstar “looked” at possible Currys acquisition
Brightstar CEO Marcelo Claure admits firm had looked into possible acquisition of retailer Currys
Dealers - Michael Garwood
March 12, 2014
Olive Communications wins 600 connections with BPP
Deal builds on existing relationship between the two firms and adds extra 250 Vodafone connections to the deal
Dealers - Alex Yau
March 11, 2014
Video: Business update from Motorola ahead of £1.8b Lenovo sale
Motorola’s top brass provide an update on future products and its proposed £1.8 billion sale to Lenovo
Dealers - Michael Garwood
March 7, 2014
Phones 4u opens pre-orders for Xperia Z2
Retailer giving away a free Sony wireless speaker worth £119 and exclusive music, films and games content from the manufacturer with every pre-order
Retailers - Paul Withers
March 6, 2014
Carphone Warehouse to invest additional £10m on in-store tariff checker
Figure follows similar amount already invested in its tablet-based Pin Point service
Retailers - Alex Yau
March 3, 2014
Carphone says Galaxy S5 interest ‘130 per cent’ up
More than double the amount of pre-registrations for the Samsung Galaxy S5 than its predecessor
Retailers - Alex Yau
February 28, 2014
Carphone spending ‘millions’ on assisted sales tool Pinpoint
Retailer reveals it has spent £10 million on the service in the past six months, including £3 million on training store staff
Retailers - Paul Withers
February 28, 2014
Advanced Mobile Communications adds 4,000 EE connections with ‘largest ever deal’
Firm takes over BT Mobile contract in deal expected to generate millions in revenues
Dealers - Alex Yau
February 26, 2014
Ten Industry Personality of the Year Candidates named
Winner will be crowned after live text vote at Mobile News Awards.
Dealers - Alex Yau
February 25, 2014
Mobile Fun recruiting following new office opening
Further expansion planned by firm including new mobile website.
Retailers - Alex Yau
February 25, 2014
Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail in merger talks
Companies must confirm intention by March 24
Retailers - Alex Yau
February 24, 2014
Hubbard appointed Tech Data Mobile UK&I MD
Hubbard replaces Stephen Nolan, Andy Gass becomes UK and Ireland managing director of parent company Tech Data
Dealers - Alex Yau
February 19, 2014
Azzurri appoints ex-Vodafone head to business development role
Anthony Vigar is rejoining Azzurri after two and a half years as sector head of UK strategic accounts at Vodafone
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
February 19, 2014
Latest standings in 2014 Mobile News Personality of the Year poll
Surge in votes see’s Lyca Mobile chief Subaskaran Allirajah leaps from 20th to second as battle for the top 10 intensifies
International - Michael Garwood
February 17, 2014
2 Circles wins 02’s JUC Wholesale Partner of the Year for third year running
Joined up communications provider keeps title for third year in a row
Dealers - Alex Yau
February 13, 2014
Active Business Comms named O2 ‘Business Partner of the Year’
B2B dealer beats more than 20 other Centre of Excellence rivals to the award after coming top for the operator’s quarterly league tables
Dealers - Paul Withers
February 11, 2014
Chitter Chatter accused over unpaid £20,000 commissions
Franchisee in Basildon shuts up shop over EE partner payment dispute
Retailers - Paul Withers
February 10, 2014
Mobile Fun acquires accessories vendor Playfect
Online accessories retailer makes its first purchase in a move that sees it enter the gaming accessory market and widen its overall portfolio
Retailers - Paul Withers
February 10, 2014
Phones 4u axe 25 staff at head office
Roles deemed unnecessary following a mulit-million pound update of the retailer’s internal IT systems last year
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
February 10, 2014
Dealers to ‘Get a Piste of the Action’ with Mainline competition
A ski holiday is up for grabs as part of its ‘Get a Piste of the Action’ competition
Dealers - Alex Yau
February 7, 2014
Latest Mobile News & What Mobile Podcast Now Live
Mobile News editor Michael Garwood and What Mobile reporter Jamie Feltham discuss some of the biggest stories over the past week.
Retailers - Michael Garwood
February 6, 2014
Phones 4u to open 15 Samsung-branded stores
Outlets to be branded as Samsung but run by Phones 4u staff, selling the latest smartphone, tablets and wearable technology from the manufacturer
Retailers - Paul Withers
February 3, 2014
O2 drops Phones 4u after poor sales
Operator pulls business from Phones 4u after it made up just eight per cent of total contract connections at the retailer last year
Retailers - Paul Withers
January 31, 2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact hits UK stores
Latest addition to manufacturer’s smartphone portfolio now on sale at Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U and O2
Retailers - Paul Withers
January 31, 2014
Breathe Telecom wins Walker Construction contract
O2 wholesaler wins £129 connection deal with Kent-based firm in a deal worth more than £100,000 over the 24 month contract duration
Dealers - Paul Withers
January 31, 2014
CWU to hold pay talks with BT following ‘strong’ financials
The union said it is “looking to secure a fair deal” for workers who have contributed to BT success – the company saw profits rise eight per cent in the last three months of 2013
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
January 30, 2014
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