Barely week after announcing the acquisition of TMAC, Focus Group has snapped up its twelfth target, this time acquiring Prism, a managed service provider specialising in the SME and financial services market. Founded in 2001, Prism has a team of 50 staff members and supports over 6,000 end users with services in Managed IT, Modern

IT managed services provider Redsquid has acquired Aberdeen-based *IT Hotdesk to boost service offerings in the region. IT Hotdesk’s team and operations will be integrated into Redsquid’s existing structure. This is Redsquid’s third acquisition this year. In August Redsquid bought OptivITy, a managed service provider specialising in the film industry. In March it acquired Epoq

Focus Group has completed its eleventh acquisition of its fnancial year with the takeover of Ipswich-based mobile specialist TMAC Wireless Solutions. Established in 2001, TMAC specialises in mobile services, VoIP systems, and mobile broadband. It also operates the ArmaFone mobile device repair service. Keane Beaken, Mobile Director at Focus Group, commented: “TMAC brings a deep

Currys’ MVNO iD Mobile, has reached the two million subscriber milestone, adding 488,000 new subscribers in the past year.  iD Mobile, whch launched nine years ago is hosted by Three and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Currys. It positions itself as a “value” network promoting affordability, flexibility, and a variety of features. It received ‘Great

The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three is nearly a done deal. The Competition and Markets Authority has agreed that a significant network upgrade by the merged company could address competition concerns and allow the merger to proceed. The CMA now states that a legally binding commitment from Vodafone and Three to undertake their proposed

SIM distributor GK Telecom has become an MVNO enabling it to offer travel eSIM with phone numbers and support texting and voice calls. From January, travellers using a GK Telecom travel eSIM will experience roaming as if on their home network, albeit with a different eSIM number. Travel eSIMs are typically data only, requiring users

Likewize’s existing investor, Genstar Capital, has become the majority shareholder in the company for an undisclosed amount, following its initial investment in March of last year. Management and Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) will remain minority investors in Likewize. Leadership is not expected to change. Genstar President and Managing Partner Ryan Clark (main pic R) said,

Likewize’s existing investor, Genstar Capital, has become the majority shareholder in the company for an undisclosed amount, following its initial investment in March of last year. Management and Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) will remain minority investors in Likewize. Leadership is not expected to change. Genstar President and Managing Partner Ryan Clark (main pic R) said,

US warranty company Allstate Protection Plans has acquired smart device lifecycle company Kingfisher-mx for an undisclosed amount. Allstate Protection Plans, formerly known as SquareTrade, offers extended warranties and protection plans for consumer electronics, appliances, furniture, and more. The company is a subsidiary of Allstate, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. Kingfisher was

Craig Smith, Group Managing Director of ICT Reverse and Mazuma Mobile, is among 50 entrepreneurs listed in the “Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024”   out of 700 nominations from 39 towns and cities. The competition was created by the investment firm LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group. The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs “who

EE has added extended reality retail demonstration experiences in its Westfield. White City store flagship store, Shoppers can try out the HTC Vive XR Elite, PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest 3, alongside the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, TCL NXTWEAR S+ and the XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses  It follows steady growth in the XR sector

Around Virgin Media O2 350 employees from the current Bellshill office will relocate three miles away to new luxury offices at Maxim Park, in Lanarkshire, 20 minutes from Glasgow. Maxim Park was selected for its amenities, transport links, and community environment. The new office will serve employees across departments including network expansion, technology, and operations.

An outdoor small cell project in the City of London by EE and connectivity infrastructure Freshwave   is now expanding with 25 new sites, boosting 4G and 5G coverge across the Square Mile. Sites benefiting from the new coverage include St. Paul’s Cathedral, Cannon Street, and the Bank of England. The project aims to improve

Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Bryant has visited the new Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab in Newcastle. THe innovation lab, based in Newcastle’s Eldon Square, will help SMEs adapt to 5G and immersive technologies and facility wwill encourage SMEs to

The UK will miss out on £11bn of infrastructure investment to deliver 5G Standalone to 95 percent of the population by 2030 and 99 percent of the UK population by 2034 unless the Vodafone Three merger goes ahead. So says Vodafone UK’s Chief Network Officer, Andrea Donà, citing findings from research that indicate nationwide 5G

Reboxed, the sustainable platform offering refurbished devices, has announced a new logistics partnership with BlankIT known for its expertise in device quality control. The collaboration is expected to elevate Reboxed’s mission of delivering top-tier refurbished products to consumers in an eco-friendly manner. BlankIT Ltd will now oversee Reboxed’s device logistics, ensuring rigorous quality assurance. The

Approval for the Vodafone and Three merger is now in doubt as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it could lead to higher prices for consumers. Although a final decision is not expected until December 7, the CMA says it is now worried that the merger “could lead to millions of customers having to

Sunderland City Council  and Boldyn Networks has won the Community Improvement Award at the Connected Britain Awards 2024 for their Digital Inclusion Programme The programme aims to address digital inequality in Sunderland by providing residents with access to digital skills and resources. Launched in partnership between the council and Boldyn Networks, the initiative has supported

The GSMA, the global organisation uniting the world’s mobile ecosystem, is a sponsor for this year’s Mobile News Circular Summit, the UK’s only conference focused on the secondary market channel Scheduled to take place on October 22-23 at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London, Circular Summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to

O2 customer experience slower file download speeds over 4G and 5G compared to other networks according to Ofcom’s latest ‘Mobile Matters’ report published today. The research, which is based on crowdsourced data supplied by Opensignal, analysed crowdsourced data collected between October last year and March, and highlights the varying experiences of mobile network users across the country. Ofcom

HMD has signed a sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona. The three-year deal sees Human Mobile Devices become a Global Partner of FC Barcelona, and the Official Mobile Phone Partner of the club. The partnership is designed to raise awareness of Human Mobile Devices through digital advertising opportunities at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and Spotify

EE has launched a 5G standalone (5GSA) network across 15 UK cities,  which should benefit from faster speeds, better coverage, and improved reliability. Standalone 5G allows networks to operate independently of 4G infrastructure. The network improves performance by using machine learning to manage energy consumption and optimise network reliability. The new system also includes “Network

Following the success of the blockbuster movie, Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has partnered with Mattel to create the £99 HMD Barbie Phone. The phone is a feature phone, not a smart device, and aligns with HMD’s belief that younger people are trying to limit their screen time. It was developed with Mattel’s design team and

Northampton-based mobile spare parts distributor Replace Base is moving its warehouse operations into PSA Parts Group’s 30,000-square-foot facility in London. This move follows an investment by PSA into Replace Base last year. PSA invested in Replace Base to expand its UK presence. Founded in 1985, the company has been in the IT spare parts industry

Cashback site TopCashback has partnered with WeBuyAnyPhone.com to give TopCashback users an extra £25 back when they recycle their phones through its new ‘Sell Your Phone’ service. WeBuyAnyPhone.com will power the ‘Sell Your Phone’ service hosted on TopCashback.co.uk, which offers cashback rates to over 15 million members. TopCashback members can trade in their current or

Virgin Media O2 has introduced a new £10-a-month 10GB mobile plan to help people on low incomes. The 30-day rolling contract, called the O2 Essential Plan, is available to new and existing customers who receive Income-based Employment Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit, or Universal Credit. EU roaming is included at no extra

EE MVNO Lycamobile UK says it has been wrongly hit with a winding-up petition from HMRC and that the amounts claimed have already been paid. The company says a winding up order from  HMRC was issued in error and is not connected with the recent ruling of a tribunal that it must pay £51 million

Leading MVNO Lebara has been sold to the European private equity firm Waterland Private Equity by its main existing owners, Alchemy and Triton Partners, who acquired the MVNO in 2020. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals. Waterland specializes in a “buy-and-build” strategy, acquiring and consolidating businesses. It was established in 1999 and has its

Swisscom Broadcast is deploying 300 of Nokia’s ‘Drones-as-a-Service’ networks across Switzerland to enable emergency response, handle perimeter protection, and conduct infrastructure inspections. The drones communicate over 4G or 5G networks. The drone-in-a-box as-a-service solution includes a Nokia drone, docking station, parachute, payload equipment such as a dual gimbal camera, software ground control station, and a

Apple adoption of RCS (Rich Communications Services), will transform the way people and businesses communicate writes Robert Gerstmann,  co-founder, of messaging and voice services company Sinch. Apple’s adoption of RCS is undoubtedly a significant milestone for digital communication. With interactive and secure messaging, RCS enhances customer experience and trust. Brands will be able to engage

Vodafone is now offering an alternative IoT service called Long Term Evolution for Machines (LTE-M). It is designed for IoT services not connected to mains electricity and only transmit small amounts of data, such as burglar alarms, wearable devices, and asset tracking. The technology is also known as LTE Cat-M1 and is optimised for indoor

Virgin Media O2 supports the merger of Vodafone and Three and said it  would be “a positive step for investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure.” The affiirmatiom was made by Lutz Schüler,CEO of Virgin Media O2 announcing the networks Q2 financial performance.  Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone UK have a new, long-term mobile network sharing

Customers must be told upfront in pounds and pence about any price rises their provider includes in their contract, under new consumer protection rules announced today by Ofcom. UK phone, broadband, and pay TV companies will no longer be able to include price rises linked to future inflation rates in their contract terms. New Rules

HMD, which now calls itself Human Mobile Devices, has introduced a smartphone it says can be easily repaired at home. The HMD Skyline’s back is removed by turning one screw and levering it out with a guitar pick. The screen, any bent ports, and a depleted battery can be accessed and fixed. The phone has

EE provides the best mobile experience by a major operator, according to tests by Global Wireless Solutions. Virgin Media O2 was the top provider when combining mobile and broadband experience, followed by Sky Mobile, EE, Vodafone, and Three. EE performed best in most test categories, including reliability, video streaming, and latency. In terms of throughput,

Egypt is finally getting 5G, initially in Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor. Nokia will supply its AirScale equipment to Telecom Egypt’s network deploying Massive MIMO radios, baseband units, and remote radio heads, using the energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology. The rollout is scheduled to commence later this year. Telecom Egypt is Egyp’ts main phone c0mpany,

Three Becomes Chelsea Women’s Principal Partner Three is now the Chelsea Women’s football team’s main sponsor, becoming their first women’s-only Principal Partner. Three’s logo will feature on all women’s players’ training kits, matchday warm-up shirts, and travel apparel in the upcoming season. Fans will have the chance to purchase these items starting from the 2025/26

Motorola is launching a new £299 5G Moto g85 5G in August and added two new devices to the Razr family The Moto g85 5G will be sold through Amazon, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, Vodafone, and EE, from August 2nd. Carphone Warehouse and Currys will offer the phone on a plan costing £14.99 per

eSIM Go has signed Confused.com to its Breeze affiliate partner programme. The comparison web site will now offer travel insurance customers an eSIM Go eSIM of up to 2GB of free mobile data to use in selected countries around the world . eSIM Go recently signed uSwitch as an affiliate and says there is strong

Three UK has refreshed part of its network with the latest Ericsson radio equipment that uses machine learning and AI to switch off during low traffic periods and instantly turn back on again As part of an ongoing network modernisation initiative over the last 18 months, Three UK has worked with Ericsson on improving network

Ofcom has fined BT £2.8m because subsidiaries EE and Plusnet  did not  provide more than a million customers with clear contract information before they signed up for a new deal. Ofcom said: “The company broke our consumer protection rules designed to ensure telecoms customers get clear, comparable information about the services they are considering buying.”

HONOR has brought out a new 200 Series line-up with an emphasis on photography and prices ranging from £279.99 to £699.99. The new line was developed with Studio Harcourt, a Parisian portrait photography house that helped develop AI capabilities to manipulate light and shadow based on analyzing thousands of photographs. The HONOR 200 Pro is

As Apple this week announces its AI strategy, OPPO has confirmed it has partnered with Google, Mircosoft and MediaTek to equip all of its devices with AI and .sell them to 50 million users this year. OPPO says AI should not remain exclusive to just flagship phones and selected users but should instead be accessible

Virgin Media O2 has overhauled its O2 refurbished phone Like New programme and is offering savings of up to £439 across a select range of refurbished phones. The network is also offering a limited-time discount of £360 on selected mobiles for all customers, as well as an additional £70 upfront saving on some phones, including

Comparison site Uswitch.com has teamed up with eSIM Go to launch data-only travel eSIMs, offering prices from 13p a day. Customers can sign up online and connect to local networks at their destination or before they travel for instant connection on an eSIM-compatible device. The travel eSIMs use mobile data onl and exclude regular network

EE has removed fixed tills from its stores and replaced them with new cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) technology following a six-week pilot across 15 stores. The new system will allow EE store staff to complete all sales, service, and operational processes from a single device, including a smartphone, instead of multiple devices for different tasks. The

The Evening Standard has blamed 4G coverage on London Underground for one of the reasons the newspaper has axed its daily print edition after 197 years and losses of £87.5 million since 2019. An email to staff from the newspaper’s chair Paul Kanareck on Wednesday said the proliferation of home working, and the availability of

Advancements in A  and Machine Learning are bringing the future of intelligent, self-healing networks closer to reality writes Justin Day, CEO and founder of network connectivity supplier Cloud Gateway. Imagine a network that can identify problems on its own and fix them, without human intervention. The idea of a network that can generate insights and

Self-repair company iFixit has scrapped its two-year-old Samsung Repair Hub because it “consistently faced obstacles that made us doubt Samsung’s commitment to making repair more accessible”. The Samsung Repair Hub aimed to provide local independent repair businesses with tools and parts to repair Galaxy devices Samsung UK says iFixit’s announcement is specific to Samsung US.

There are significant opportunities for channel partners to sell 5G and Unified Communications as a Service says BT Wholesale’s latest research study of employees, IT decision-makers, and resellers across various industries. The survey was of 250 UK respondents made up of employees, IT decision makers and resellers from accommodation, construction, IT/Comms, manufacturing, professional services, retail,

Hits 150 sites as part of its Shared Rural Network rollout. The Isle of Eigg, a community-owned island in the Hebrides, has beome the 150th site to benefit from improved mobile connectivity after Virgin Media O2 used helicopters, boats, and off-road vehicles to deliver and install a new 4G mast on the island. The SRN is

Government security agencies have approved the Vodafone and Three merger on condition that the National Security Committee oversees work deemed to have a potential impact on national security. A technical group will be set up within the National Security Committee to monitor cyber, physical and personnel security facets and that the new merged network migration

Quickline Communications CTO and 5G Testbeds and Trials programme programme director Ian Smith is the new head of UK Telecoms Innovations Network taking over from Nick Johnson. UKTIN brings together industry, academia, and government stakeholders to advocate for telecoms R&D talent in investment, cooperation and commercialisation. The 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme is the government’s

Exertis employees have raised £125,000 for Mental Health UK from golf days, bake sales, dress-down days, raffles and tech sales. Exertis employees have now voted to select eight local charities including six hospices, one homeless charity and one teenage cancer charity. The full list is: St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke, East Lancashire Hospice in Burnley,

Focus Group has just made its eighth acquisition of the year with the takeover of Bucks voice and data provider Entropie. The deal comes less than a week after Focus announced the takeover of Cellular Solutions Entropie’s Milton Keynes base is near the offices of Boxx Communications, the comms and connectivity specialists acquired by Focus

Apple has revamped and strengthened its iPad lineup with a new range of devices. The range includes the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro. The M4 chip has appeared just six months after the launch of the M3 last November and consists of 28 billion transistors built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. At just

Virgin Media O2’s ‘s contract mobile base reduced by 74,500 for the first three months of the year ending Q1 at 16.0 million. Total mobile connections grew to 45.1 million from growth in IoT and wholesale MVNO connections incuding Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile. The contract base dip was caused by reduction in handset sales

Exertis Enterprise has quadrupled the capacity of its Basingstoke Integration Facility in Basingstoke. The improvements include integration suites, testing labs, and spaces for demonstrations and training, and maintaining quality control standards  This upgrades increase the integration, configuration and subcontract manufacturing services and capabilities and boosts inventory, responsiveness.   “This milestone represents a significant investment in

Focus Group has continued on its takeover trail acquiring Midland Telecommunications Management Ltd, which trades as  Midland Telecom & IT. Focus this month secured £21.3 million in investment funding from Hg Capital Trust, an investor in European and transatlantic software and services. Focus was founded in 2003 by Ralph Gilbert and Chris Goodman in Brighton

 Vodafone Business has launched ‘Your Business Can’, a new brand campaign aimed at helping small and medium sized businesses source the digital tools to enhance cybersecurity. Vodafone Business reckons 46 per cent of UK SMEs felt that they could increase profits and efficiency by making better use of digital tools, whilst 40 per cent admitted that

Virgin Media O2 is using the Starlink constellation of low earth orbit satellites  to boost mobile services in most remote locations as part of the Shared Rural Network programme. Starlink’s LEO satellites will connect to phone masts unreachable with fibre optic cables or microwave to give connectivity to more rural communities. The Starlink mobile backhaul

Virgin Media O2 Business is to provide the Office for National Statistics (ONS) with anonymised data about population dynamics, travel patterns, and other movement trends. Network insights from Virgin Media O2 Business’ anonymised and aggregated data service, O2 Motion, will be available on the Integrated Data Service (IDS). This is the ONS’s data sharing service which

Europe will become a footnote in next-generation technology success stories unless innovation is prioritised over regulation warned Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm this week (Pic Raul Mee. Courtesy NIB. Speaking at a seminar at the Nordic Investment Bank’s Board of Governors Ekholm said putting telecoms regulation over innovation coupled with the fragmented nature of

The country’s public payphones will be tirned into high-speed connectivity hubs courtesy of BT and the Media & Entertainment group Global. The two companies have signed a 10-year partnership to upgrade legacy payphones and 2,000 payphones into digital hubs for local communities in more than 200 towns and cities that will provide public Wi-Fi and

Virgin Media O2 and environmental charity  Hubbub, are providing more than 500 used tablets and smartphones to people in need. The equipment is financed by a £400,000 device lending scheme organised by the Tech Lending Community Scheme, established in 2022, aims to provide used devices to people in need, while also giving tech a second

The UK will continue to lag behind in 5G unless Vodafone and Three can join together and match the scale of the combined operations of BT and EE and Virgin Media and O2  said Three UK CEO Robert Finnegan who was announcing the network’s 2023 performance. The CMA is due to announce tomorrow if it

Asda Mobile is to offer Pay Monthly SIM-only contracts as part of an investment to increase its customer base. People who sign up for a contract through Asda’s loyalty app, Asda Rewards, will get up to five percent cashback on their monthly bill, which can be spent either in-store or online on groceries and homeware.

Focus Group has completed its second acquisition within a few weeks with the takeover of Truro-based telco and IT specialist Datasharp . Last month Focus acquired Pinnacle, a Bristol-based cloud communications and mobile specialist. Datasharp’ was established in 1984 and is the oldest business acquired by Focus Group. Its base in Cornwall adds to the

Vodafone Business estimates the slow rollout of standalone 5G is costing small and medium enterprises £8.6 billion a year in potential productivity savings. Standalone 5G networks offer superior coverage, speed, and connectivity compared to non-standalone setups, unlocking advanced services such as augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, and IoT. In its report, titled “Supercharging Small Businesses,” Vodafone

5G connections will account for over half of the world/s mobile connections by 2029, says GSMA Intelligence. This will rise to 56 per cent by 2030 making 5G the leading connectivity technology. Connections surpassed the one billion mark at the end of 2022 rising to 1.6 billion connections by the December last year. This is

Unified comms provider Focus Group has acquired Bristol cloud communications and mobile specialist Pinnacle to boost Focus’ Southwes market presence and service offerings. Pinnacle has expertise in cross-selling IT, mobile, and fixed-line services, Then two companies believe growth potential that can be enhanced by integrating of Focus Group’s products and expertise. Brian Lodge, Regional Director

HONOR has debuted its flagship HONOR Magic6 Pro and its latest AIPC, the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16, both equipped with HONOR’s platform-level AI. The HONOR Magic6 Pro will be available in Black and Epi Green, priced at £1,100. The PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR is available in Agate Grey, priced at £2,350.  HONOR CEO

At Mobile World Congress Xiaomi has just launched its latest flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 14 Series developed in collaboration with Leica. The Xiaomi 14, has a more compact design with a triple-camera setup and Leica Summilux lenses Xiaomi 14 (256Gb) will cost £849. Anyone who buys one before the end of March will get

Virgin Media O2 has activated its 5G Standalone network in 14 cities promising broader coverage, increased bandwidth, and reduced latency. Recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Sony Xperia devices are supported. ,But iPhone owners will not be able to access the service as Apple hasn’t released the necessary software updates. Cities covered are: Manchester, Liverpool, London,

If you’ve ever wanted to spend the night at the BT Tower – rejoice. The BT Tower is being sold for for £275m to MCR Hotels, who plan to turn it into a hotel. The BT Tower is now largely obsolete as a telecoms facility as the all-digital age beclons. Ntwork operations provided from the

BICS and Skylo have teamed up to boost global IoT connectivity using satellites by integratng Skylo’s satellite network with BICS’ IPX infrastructure, enabling direct NB-IoT-to-satellite connections for enterprises. Skylo Technologies is a global NTN service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over

Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG have unveiled the Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute which aims to integrate optical technology with digital imaging and AI to produce the next generation of mobile photography. Xiaomi willprovide robust R&D support for the Institute. Currently, three major laboratories are planned in Beijing, with focuses on Camera Hardware, Imaging, and

Virgin Media O2 has installed its 100th site under the £1 billion Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. The SRN  initiative is a partnership between the Government and mobile network operators aimed at extending 4G coverage to 95 per cent of the UK by the end of next year.. Nearly 80 of the sites are in

Likewize and airport experience company DragonPass have teamed up to offer Likewize’s device insurance and support services to its members. The collaboration is aimed at providing travellers with tech support and travel benefits in one package, accessed via digital devices. Likewize customers will now have access to over 700 airport lounges worldwide and other DragonPass

Mobile News’ Circular Summit conference held last November has facilitated the establishment of a UK Circular Standards Committee to oversee agreed standards of quality for the sale of used devices. Leading figures from VMO2, GiffGaff, EE, Vodafone, Three, PhoneCheck, eBay, BackMarket, CCS Insights, Currys, and Music Magpie have already joined the committee,following a presentation at Circular

GK Telecom has introduced a new range of 7-day unlimited eSIM plans targeted at people attending major sporting events such as Paris Olympics 2024, expos in Dubai and Qatar and the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup USA. The seven-day plans aim to provide reliable internet in over 200 countries, helping travellers stay connected without

Rugged handset specialist Bullitt Group has gone into administration with the loss of 100 jobs after a critical planned restructuring failed. Mobile News understands 100 staff were let go on Friday after the plan to move them across to a new company failed, and that none of them had been paid for two months. The

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started its Phase 1 investigation into Vodafone UK’s joint venture agreement with Three UK to combine the companies’ telecommunications operations under one single network provider. The CMA must assess the potential impact of a merger on competition. It cannot consider other potential effects, such as national security concerns,

Fónua has completed the integration of Bluechipworld Sales and Marketing Limited (BCW) following the Fónua acquisition of Bluechipworld 18 months ago. Bluechipworld’s facilities in Cannock are now Fónua’s UK Head Office. Bluechipworld was established in 2009 to design technology, audio, and mobile accessories. It managed licensed brands such as MiTEC, iT7 Audio, SilverLabel, iCandy, Keplar,

The rapid evolution of smartphones and IoT devices has transformed the way users access information and data, writes Craig Palmer, CEO of billing and CRM platform VAS-X. Smartphones have become digital assistants. And, as demand surges for continuous connectivity, operators must seek innovative solutions to elevate user experience, differentiate their offerings, reduce costs, and tap

Lyca Mobile has appointed Lawrence Corbett (main pic left) as the new Group Chief Operating Officer and James McQuillan as the UK and Ireland Country Manager. Their arrival follows the appointment of Richard Schafer as Group CEO last June. “We are poised to challenge established operators. Lawrence and James, with their impressive backgrounds, are invaluable

Ruggedised handset company Bullitt Group is set to go into voluntary administration according to a report in the Telegraph. The Telegraph reported that Bullitt’s satellite connectivity business and 100 employees would be transferred to a new company owned by its creditors. A source close to the company told Mobile News that it was not surprising

Samsung Electronics UK has appointe ex-Nike and Amazon executive  Deborah Honig as its first-ever Chief Customer Officer. She spent the first part of her career as a management consultant at McKinsey where she was part of the consumer practice and advised global businesses on strategy, marketing and commercial leadership.   Honig has worked for Nike, Amazon,

Virgin Media O2 is upgrading its 4G network and rolling out of new 5G services across 55,000 rural postcodes.

A third of UK businesses are still ignorant abut the discontinuation of the pubic switched network and chage to VoIP scheduled to take place by December 2025.

Virgin Media O2 has bolstered 4G coverage in Skegness by installing small cells on streetlights, in collaboration with its technology partner Ontix. Skegness draws approximately two million holiday visitors annually. Virgin Media O2 collaborated with Ontix and Lincolnshire County Council to pilot small cells, aiming for a cost-effective and adaptable approach to enhancing capacity—a tactic

Peterborough communications provider Rydal Group has acquired a 10 per cent stake in Northampton telecoms provider Guru Technology. Both businesses will continue to operate under their respective brands.  The deal signifies new territory for Guru, presenting opportunities for its customers to access a wider portfolio of products and providing stability for future growth, as stated

O2 stores will be offering free O2 data, texts and calls for up to a year to homeless people and those in povert who meet the qualifying criteria.

Takeover talks between music Magpie and BT and Aurelius Investment have ended. A statement from music Magpie confirmed that acquisitive talks by BT and Aurelius investment had halted. “The Board of musicMagpie notes the announcement on 24 November 2023 from Aurelius Investment Advisory Ltd on behalf of investment entities managed or advised by it or

Sustainable telecoms equipment and solutions provider TXO has appointed ex-BT executive Kevin Taylor MBE as Chairman. 

Currys’ MVNO iD Mobile has amassed 1.5 million subscribers using Three’s network, up from from its 800,000 customers five years ago.

Xiaomi’s third quarter profit up 182.9 per cent hit a two-year peak.  Eurpoean smartphone market share now 23.3 per cent.

Vodafone Business is pushing small and medium enterprises to improve their planet-saving credentials with adding sustainability advice to its V-Hub digital support and training portal.

Leading re-commerce company Magpie is in takeover talks with both BT and pan-European alternative investment firm Aurelius Group A statement from musicMagpie said: “Discussions between the parties are ongoing and remain at a very early stage. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that any offer for the Company will be made from either of the