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GSMA unveil mobile commerce vision
Operators back optimistic white paper outlining ways mobile technology can revolutionise the high street
Retailers - James Barnes
July 26, 2013
EE CEO expects sales boost when rivals roll-out 4G
EE CEO Olaf Swantee believes 4G marketing from O2 and Vodafone will help drive sales through its own stores. Operator on course to beat one million customer target by end of year. 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 25, 2013
CPW Europe sees 10pc growth with UK sales ‘particularly strong’
The retailer said it wants to replicate its performance in the UK across other markets
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 24, 2013
OneCom named as Vodafone’s ‘Platinum Partner of the Year’
CommsXchange named gold partner of the year, with Rock Networks picking up the prize for silver partner of the year
Dealers - Paul Withers
July 23, 2013
Vodafone creates new integrated partner programme
Mobile, fixed and IT partners together in converged programme, focusing on increased sales of more products and services across a greater number of business customers
Dealers - Paul Withers
July 18, 2013
HTC unveils new compact ‘HTC One Mini’ smartphone
Brand awareness at all time high following HTC One launch – prompting the new lower priced “family” addition Mini 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 18, 2013
Phones 4U to offer HTC One Mini from August launch
The retailer has confirmed it will stock the compact version of the HTC One, which has a reduced screen size of 4.3 inches
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 18, 2013
TalkTalk Mobile slashes cost of low-end Huawei smartphones
It is offering the Huawei Ascend Y210 from £1.25 on contract and the Huawei Ascend G510 from £2.50 on contract
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 18, 2013
Affordable Mobiles ad banned for misleading delivery claims
The ASA said it was “concerned” to find Affordable Mobiles had incorrectly advertised the HTC One silver as in stock and available for next-day delivery
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 17, 2013
Micro-P appoints new head of UC devices
Dan Burgess will be responsible for building relationships with manufacturers such as Plantronics and driving UC sales
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 16, 2013
EE kicks off B2B drive with dealer event
EE is set to discuss plans to ramp up its B2B division during a dealer event this Thursday (July 18)
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 16, 2013
Brightstar CEO readies launch of Miami-based ‘soccer’ team
Brightstar founder Marcello Calure and retired football David Beckham set to unveil plans to launch first Major League Soccer team in Miami since 2001
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 16, 2013
Comparison site ‘has saved visitors more than £20 million in four years
CompareMyMobile says UK consumers have earned more than £45 million by using comparison service
Dealers - James Barnes
July 15, 2013
PMGC launches mobile apprenticeship scheme
Apprentices who complete telecoms and sales programme to be offered permanent positions
Dealers - James Barnes
July 15, 2013
OneCom confident of adding 50,000 new Vodafone connections in next 12 months
B2B dealer OneCom expects to add around 50,000 new Vodafone connections to its base in the next 12 months – taking its total number of connections past the 200,000 mark.
Dealers - James Barnes
July 15, 2013
B2B dealer builds £250k ‘Atlas’ CRM designed for mobile reseller channel
Most ‘affordable’, ‘efficient’ customer and staff management tool, Sunrise Associates says
Dealers - James Barnes
July 15, 2013
Dealers’ livelihoods ‘destroyed’ by ‘illegal’ 1999 GSM gateways ban
Six telecoms dealers had their livelihoods “destroyed” after the UK government allegedly breached EU rules by banning the commercial use of GSM gateways (COMUGS) in 1999, the High Court has heard
Dealers - James Barnes
July 15, 2013
EE to cut B2B dealer base by two thirds to 500
Operator terminating the contracts of those with less then 50 live CTNs on their base in order to focus on those driving greater business for it
Dealers - Paul Withers
July 15, 2013
Carphone confirms it will stock the Lumia 1020
Retailer joins Phones 4U, O2 and Three in announcing it will sell the 41 megapixel smartphone
Retailers - Paul Withers
July 12, 2013
O2 partners with Virgin Media in preparation for summer 4G launch
10 year deal will see Virgin’s fibre network connected to O2 base stations to help cope with future data demands
Dealers - James Barnes
July 12, 2013
Telefonica to offer exclusive version of Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop revealed Telefonica will offer “certain European markets” a tweaked version of the Lumia 1020 later this year
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 11, 2013
Mainline to test sales staff on 4GEE devices
Dealers to compete for the Nokia Lumia 920, BlackBerry Q10, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One as part of EE airtime distributor’s summer incentive
Dealers - James Barnes
July 11, 2013
ASUS teams up with Carphone for Padfone 2 launch
Converged smartphone and tablet device will be available in stores throughout the UK this week
Dealers - James Barnes
July 9, 2013
First ‘true smartwatch’ launched in the UK
Android run smartwatch launched in the UK start up firm Androidly
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
Fake iPhone’s sold on UK high streets
Counterfeit iPhone 5 handsets seized by Metropolitan police in Dagenham and Barking
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
Ingram Micro Mobility hints at MVNO launch
Ingram UK and Ireland VP James Bannister exploring airtime possibilities to fuel mobile growth in the UK
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
Jabra appoint former Tech Data Mobile director Van Den Hout
Martijn Van Den Hout as joins Jabra sales director for western Europe after two years with Tech Data Mobile / Brightstar Europe
Retailers - Paul Withers
July 3, 2013
Aegis targets ‘fashionable men’ with new case range
New ‘MODE’ smartphone cases compatible with iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPad Mini, designed for “fashion conscious” males
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 3, 2013
Frequency unveils new Samsung Galaxy case range
Distributor launches new range of protective cases for Galaxy S4 Mini and Galaxy Mega handsets
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
Premier Telecom and BPD merge to form OneCom
Leading Vodafone platinum partner and business telecoms provider come together to establish a £40 million turnover company and the creation of 70 new jobs
Dealers - Paul Withers
July 1, 2013
World’s first Firefox run device arrives at Telefonica Spain
ZTE Open goes on sale tomorrow in Telefonica’s home market in Spain
International - Michael Garwood
July 1, 2013
EE and Vodafone clash over 4G branding on McLaren cars
Vodafone say rival called for both McLaren cars to be pulled from the Silverstone race in a row over 4G branding down the side of each vehicle. EE denies these claims.
Retailers - Michael Garwood
July 1, 2013
Nokia to buy Siemens’ stake in Nokia Siemens Networks for ‚¬1.7bn
Deal is expected to be finalised in Q3, with Siemens name phased out from the company name and branding
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
July 1, 2013
Sainsbury’s partners with Vodafone to launch mobile service
‘Mobile by Sainsbury’s’ will be run as a joint venture by the operator and the supermarket chain
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 1, 2013
Carphone teams up with Kate Moss for mobile accessories
Retailer partners with supermodel for range aimed at fashion-conscious smartphone users
Retailers - Paul Withers
July 1, 2013
Talkmobile to double customers to 1m by April 2014
The MVNO will from tomorrow offer the iPhone 4, 4S and 5 on a range of sub-£20 tariffs
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 28, 2013
Phones 4U gets HTC One red exclusive
Colour variant to go on sale in mid-July, free on contract from £33 a month
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 27, 2013
Carphone revenue growth driven by UK performance
UK revenue grows 10 per cent in the year to March 31, with increased market share in both the contract and prepay segments
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 26, 2013
Vodafone to buy cable company Kabel Deutschland for £6.6bln
Vodafone’s acquisition of the cable company will bring its number of mobile customers in the country to 32.4 million
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 24, 2013
Samsung unveils world’s thinnest Windows tablet
ATIV Tab 3 one of two new tablet devices unveiled by the manufacturer during star studded launch event in London
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 21, 2013
Millar’s role unaffected at Tech Data Mobile despite US move
Tech Data Mobile president Rod Millar will continue president role from US office. 
International - Michael Garwood
June 20, 2013
EE apologises for recent network disruption
EE has today (June 18) apologised to its customers in London who have experienced problems with network coverage in recent weeks
Retailers - Michael Garwood
June 18, 2013
Daisy ‘cautiously optimistic’ after slight rise in revenue
Operating losses also increase but unified communications provider says it is well positioned to progress with its organic and acquisitive strategy 
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
June 18, 2013
Phones 4U taking preorders for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
The retailer is giving away free seven inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 devices to customers who preorder the mini GS4
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 18, 2013
Vodafone revenue share launch delayed ‘so dealers can adjust’
Payment model to come into force at the start of August instead to help prepare partners for the transition
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 17, 2013
Phones 4U stocking the Doro PhoneEasy 506
Retailer selling its second Doro handset, following the PhoneEasy 610
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 17, 2013
EU proposes ending mobile roaming charges by mid-2014
The proposal, which could see operator revenue drop by two per cent, has been welcomed by UK price comparison site uSwitch
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 14, 2013
P4U becomes first to confirm Galaxy S4 Zoom availability
Retailer says the combination of a smartphone with a high-quality camera will meet the needs of its consumers 
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 12, 2013
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