One in four expect reduction in workforce

AGM becomes Data Select’s second rugged vendor partner Data Select has announced the expansion of its rugged handset portfolio as it becomes the UK distribution partner for AGM Mobile Devices Europe, the European arm of the Chinese rugged device manufacturer. AGM joins Polish manufacturer Hammer in Data Select’s rugged stable as it looks to strengthen

So far 1.5 million premises has been reached nationwide through the ‘Fibre First’ programme Openreach has announced 36 new locations will receive its Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband technology in the next 12 months. The rollout means 74 locations across the UK are now covered by Openreach’s Fibre First programme. In the coming months towns and cities

Tech21 cases are now available to B2B customers through Westcoast

SIM-only sales at third-highest since 2014 in the week after new ruling came into effect Ofcom’s ‘Text-to-Switch’ ruling has boosted mobile market sales by 57 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and has led 12-month SIM-only deals to rise 104 per cent. This is according to data compiled by www.awin.com which analysed its weekly Mobile Benchmarking Report

EE is the exclusive operator for the Samsung Galaxy Fold in the UK Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Fold in September following months of uncertainty.   The announcement comes after Samsung encountered problems with the foldable smartphone in April, when a number of those who tested the device complained of breaks, bulges and blinking

General feeling is the telecoms effect won’t be too big, though there may be consumer spending anxiety

BlackBerry grew its UK market share last year according to IDC statistics 

The announcement comes amid uncertainty of the nature of Brexit

Distributor head is confident there will be no delays or disruption to shipping and deliveries

Millions of pounds’ worth of phone testing work could go overseas as a result of Brexit. So says mobile expert Simon Rockman, an ex-creative experience director at Motorola and head of requirements at Sony Ericsson. According to Rockman, an EU directive on testing phones for electromagnetic radiation is contingent on rules set by the Federal

UK networks say they have no plans to charge for EU roaming after Brexit.

Claims are “completely groundless” after operator had said it would be evaluating its situation

Necessary migrant workers will find working in the UK less financially appealing with the weakening pound

Sales declined 2pc in Q2, according to analyst, while global shipments grew 6.9pc to 330 million

The telecoms industry’s leading players give their views on the UK’s exit from the European Union and how it might affect business

The news follows Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao admitted vote to leave EU would make things “more difficult” for the operator

Dixons Carphone CEO supported Remain campaign but said EU Referendum result could help retailer consolidate its position as market leader

This is according to the latest forecast from Canalys

The wearables market is forecast to be worth $25 billion by the end of next year, but while the outlook is prosperous, there are hurdles to overcome to ensure it reaches its potential

Airtime distributor will have more than 150,000 mobile connections by the end of the year

Distributor can now provide full “cradle to grave” management services to the market

Prospects for 2016 are “extremely encouraging” as manufacturer aims to expand global presence

Chinese manufacturer launches first two-in-one notebook/tablet hybrid

The best days of the smartphone are still ahead, says LG Mobile chief executive

The network revealed the figures in its latest financial results published February 26

Operator posts revenues of £1.5 billion for Q2 – up 22 per cent year-on-year

LG’s latest device impressed the audience at the European launch in London; Analysts laud G4’s “great” design as LG moves away from “cold monolithic slabs”

The Apple Watch will play a critical role in the future of the smartwatch market

Deal with Anovo will help drive business and boost appeal across its 170 markets

He gives his first UK interview to Mobile News editor Michael Garwood, providing a glimpse of what we can expect u8nder his leadership

How Sir Ernest Harrison’s son Michael sparked off a revolution in technology

The last 12 months have seen some tectonic shifts not least with the disappearance of Phones 4u and Nokia (in handsets) from the mobile landscape and the formation of the new retail superpower we now know as Dixons Carphone. If you were on a long holiday, this is how Q3 panned out

The last 12 months have seen some tectonic shifts not least with the disappearance of Phones 4u and Nokia (in handsets) from the mobile landscape and the formation of the new retail superpower we now know as Dixons Carphone. If you were on a long holiday, this is how Q2 panned out

Thousands of Apple fans storm Regent Street as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus go on sale

Daisy Distribution MD Dave McGinn discusses life inside and outside of the workplace

Today marks the one year anniversary since O2 and Vodafone began offering 4G services. Paul Withers asks the market what the operators have achieved and brought to the market

PMGC Technology CEO Jason Yeomans has always lived life in the fast lane. He provides us with an insight on his career from a teenager to the current day

But is it just another smartphone with ‘quirky little features’? Is it too expensive or just too late?

Arguably its greatest triumph to date was being awarded one of two distribution agreements with Nokia; Financially, Exertis Micro-P is on the crest of a wave with turnover to the year end-March of over £500 million

In a Mobile News first, we decided to leave out the more familiar hard hitting questions around performance and financials to take time to get to know the real Bob Sweetlove

Galaxy Tab S ‘raises the bar’ of the tablet viewing experience – for other manufacturers to follow

After establishing itself as a major fixed-line player, Gamma Telecom is looking to make its name in mobile. The firm’s head of mobile, Rob Davis, tells Michael Garwood how it plans to go about it

Competition between the networks will heat up as more call and data packages are introduced, says Welcomm chairman Chris Stanton, with the ICT market offering a host of opportunities for mobile dealers

Shebang Logistics Solutions managing director Joe Bennett sees the last remaining box shifters disappearing, but the industry will receive a boost from growth in mobile accessories and mobile payments