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EXCLUSIVE: Samsung VP Head of MX Division James Kitto promises fresh perspective
Emphasis will be on Galaxy product range and ecosystem
Manufacturers
January 17, 2023
Compare Your Repair strikes exclusive ReplaceBase deal
Compare Your Repair is a price comparison site for UK mobile phone repairs
Paul Lipscombe
July 22, 2022
Emporia launches new 4G feature phone exclusively through RNIB
The handset will be available from £125
Manufacturers
April 12, 2021
Emporia Telecom launches in Ireland with exclusive An Post Mobile partnership
Austrian-based Emporia Telecom launched in the UK last year
Manufacturers
January 27, 2021
Livewire is exclusive launch distributor for Africa-produced Mara Phones
Mid-range devices available from Mara’s website and Livewire’s eFones
Distributors
December 10, 2020
Oppo Watch now available exclusively through Vodafone
Customers can share call, text and data allowances from their mobile plan
Manufacturers
November 24, 2020
Aznu brings out brand new refurbished range exclusively with retailer Argos
Aznu will extend its range beyond Samsung next year
Distributors
September 23, 2020
EE launches new mobile plan exclusively for iPhone range
The plans are 5G ready in anticipation for future iPhone models
Operators
September 2, 2020
Eurostar to exclusively distribute new Land Rover Explore R smartphone
Rugged device is Bullitt’s third of 2020
Distributors
August 21, 2020
Samsung announces Amazon-exclusive mid-ranger for £245
Customers can choose one of three colours for the M31 smartphone
Manufacturers
April 29, 2020
O2 named as exclusive Disney+ UK partner
New and upgrading customers will receive six months free access to the streaming service
Saf Malik
March 16, 2020
EE announced as exclusive mobile partner for BritBox
The operator has offered a six-month BritBox subscription with inclusive data to its customers
Operators
March 13, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: No refunds for MWC’s exhibitors
GSMA cites ‘force majeure’
Distributors
February 19, 2020
Samsung announces B2B-exclusive XCover Pro rugged phone
UK release date of 7 February, pricing TBC
Manufacturers
January 14, 2020
New Motorola Razr to be exclusively available on EE
Foldable device reboot going for $1,500 in the US
Manufacturers
November 14, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Westcoast takeover of Data Select complete, say Companies House docs
Westcoast execs appointed to Data Select
Distributors
September 27, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Fergal Donovan departs Data Select
Westcoast and Data Select to “join forces”
Distributors
September 19, 2019
EE to exclusively launch Galaxy Fold 5G on September 18
Phone released in Korea on September 6
Jasper Hart
September 5, 2019
Exclusive: Mazuma partners up with Bastion to offer insurance service
The insurance proposition goes live from early June
Retailers
May 30, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Global Mobile Communications to partner with Chinese manufacturer Ulefone
Modest sales target of 25,000 in the first 12 months for Armor 6 device
Manufacturers
May 17, 2019
Exclusive: iD Mobile hits one million postpaid customer milestone
iD Mobile has also announced a 52-week partnership with the KISS Breakfast Show
Operators
May 16, 2019
Crystalusion selects Brightstar for exclusive distribution deal
Crystalusion currently retails in 68 countries worldwide
Distributors
April 5, 2019
Samsung announces exclusive Galaxy Fold partnership with EE
The manufacturer also announced pre-order and release dates
Operators
March 25, 2019
BT proposes open access approach to street furniture to counter exclusive concessions
The company will be holding a workshop in April to explain the approach
Unified Comms
March 22, 2019
LG showcases V50 ThinQ 5G at Mobile World Congress, announces exclusive UK launch partnership with EE
The Korean manufacturer also launched the G8 ThinQ which is not a 5G phone
Jasper Hart
February 25, 2019
Vodafone exclusively launches Palm smartphone
It is Palm’s first smartphone since 2011 and is available from £31 per month
Manufacturers
December 6, 2018
Budget IMO Q2 Plus and Q3 Plus lands exclusively on Vodafone
The Q2 Plus will cost £45 on PAYG but the Q3 Plus has yet to be confirmed with a price
Manufacturers
September 17, 2018
HMD Global to launch Nokia 6 exclusively at Carphone Warehouse
The Nokia 6 will retail for £229.99 prepaid
Manufacturers
April 10, 2018
Razer Phone goes on sale in UK exclusively with Three
A limited edition green emblem version is available but only 1,337 are available worldwide
Manufacturers
November 17, 2017
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus exclusively available at Carphone Warehouse
The smartphone will cost £329.99 prepaid and features in black and blue
Operators
November 9, 2017
Carphone Warehouse exclusively ranges Alcatel A3+
The smartphone will cost £79.99 prepaid with a £10 top-up and features in black only
Retailers
November 9, 2017
Carphone holds Huawei Mate 10 Pro exclusive pre-order rights
Vodafone, Three and Carphone confirmed to stock the Mate 10 Pro
Manufacturers
November 2, 2017
EE offers network exclusive with Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL devices
The UK network will directly offer the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL with the UK’s fastest Cat 12 download speeds
Operators
October 19, 2017
O2 to exclusively sell the Xperia XZ1 Compact in silver
Prepaid the XZ1 Compact is available for £499, also available in pink, silver and black
Retailers
September 26, 2017
Exertis signs exclusive Samsung Frame deal
The television acts as a digital picture frame when not in use
Distributors
August 3, 2017
Carphone ranges coral blue Galaxy S8 exclusively
Customers can pre-order in stores and online, it will be released on June 30
Retailers
June 9, 2017
EE exclusively stocks arctic silver Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
Recommended plans start from £57.99 per month with a £9.99 upfront charge on a 24 month contract
Operators
June 8, 2017
Exclusive: operators concerned over mast deployment regulation
The UK’s four mobile operators have warned changes to laws on mast deployment have not been “game changing” and more needs to be done to improve coverage. Their remarks come more than two years after a landmark deal with the coalition government was signed to eliminate ‘not spots’ by boosting national coverage from 69 per
Operators
May 22, 2017
STK strikes exclusive retail deal with Carphone
Budget handset manufacturer STK has debuted in the consumer retail market after signing an exclusive online agreement with Carphone Warehouse. The retail giant will be stocking the Hero X (£139.99), Sync 5e (£84.99) and Storm 2e Pluz (£47.99) devices, alongside the R45i feature phone (£14.99). It comes just a month after the London-based company penned
Manufacturers
May 9, 2017
Selfridges range BlackBerry KEYone exclusively
Smartphone will be available in Selfridge’s home and tech department for £499 exclusively for a limited time
Manufacturers
April 27, 2017
Exclusive: Westcoast aiming to be the UK largest B2B hardware distributor by 2020
MD Alex Tatham believes its selective focus on vendor partners and its smaller size will help it succeed
Manufacturers
April 26, 2017
Exclusive: dealers outraged as Vodafone cuts revenue share on connections
Six per cent drop comes just months after operator temporarily cut bonuses on new connections
Dealers
April 25, 2017
Exclusive: Samsung calms fears that Note7 controversy could damage brand
UK and Ireland boss Conor Pierce claims it continued to increase share in the premium market throughout last year
Manufacturers
March 14, 2017
Exclusive: Tech Data to “wake up” market with Consumer Technology Group
Company offers electronics, consumer PCs, wearables, virtual reality and accessories from key manufacturers
Retailers
March 14, 2017
Exclusive: operators urge mast planning law revamp over 5G rollout fears
The call follows criticisms of the UK’s current mobile infrastructure being unable to support the rollout of 5G from 2020
Operators
March 2, 2017
Exclusive: O2 senior managers to be axed as part of five per cent headcount cut
The cut was announced by UK CEO Mark Evans at the end of last year
Operators
March 2, 2017
Exclusive: Vodafone making redundancies as part of cost-saving measures
The redundancies will affect those in dealer manager and HR positions
Operators
March 2, 2017
Exclusive: HMD signs Exertis and appoints French to “reignite” Nokia brand
Manufacturer partners with distributor and recruits industry veterans to shake-up the industry
Distributors
February 13, 2017
Exclusive: Welcomm founder Chris Stanton guilty of criminal damage
A restraining order was also placed on Stanton by Northampton Magistrates Court
Dealers
January 20, 2017
Carphone opens pre-orders for exclusive peach cloud A3 and A5
The devices will officially launch February 3 Carphone Warehouse has opened pre-orders for the peach cloud Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5, as well as its black sky, blue mist and gold sand versions. Both will be available on a range of tariffs, the A3 is available with no upfront cost from £21.50 per month. The A5 can
Retailers
January 20, 2017
MTR signs exclusive Samsung trade-in partnership
The new deal adds to an existing five-year relationship between the pair
Manufacturers
December 7, 2016
Huawei nova exclusively available at Carphone
The mid-range device from the Chinese manufacturer is available from £299 SIM-free
Retailers
November 25, 2016
O2 bags OnePlus3T smartphone exclusive
Operator will open pre-orders for the device tomorrow, with it going on sale from November 28
Operators
November 16, 2016
Three to exclusively sell the ZTE Blade V7
Smartphone features ‘4G Super-Voice’, which mobile operator claims will boost indoor and rural coverage
Manufacturers
October 11, 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
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
Manufacturers
October 5, 2016
Carphone exclusively stocking Doro 6520 in red and white
The retailer will also have the 5516 candy bar handset and 8030 smartphone on sale
Manufacturers
September 27, 2016
O2 exclusively stocking Doro 6520 in ‘midnight blue’
The feature phone is the sixth clamshell device from Doro to be stocked by the operator
Operators
September 20, 2016
O2 exclusively stocking Doro 5516 feature phone in blue
O2 will be exclusively stocking Doro’s latest 5516 feature phone in blue when it goes on sale throughout the UK from late October. The Swedish manufacturer launched the phone at IFA in Berlin today (September 2). A second ‘graphite’ colour will also available from the operator as well as Carphone Warehouse. Features on the 3G
Manufacturers
September 2, 2016
Tech Data becomes first exclusive UK distributor of MAXCases device sleeves
The distributor will be stocking the US manufacturer’s Extreme Shell and SnapShell cases
Manufacturers
August 12, 2016
Ingram lands “game changing” BlackBerry DTEK50 exclusive
“Most secure handset ever” prompts surge in pre-orders from channel
Distributors
August 8, 2016
Tech Data made exclusive distributor for SpotCam home security cameras
The distributor will be stocking three cameras from SpotCam’s entire range of home security products
Distributors
August 5, 2016
O2 bags exclusive on HTC Desire 530 Blue Lagoon
Budget-range handset comes with 8MP camera as well as HTC Boomsound technology
Operators
August 2, 2016
Exertis signs up exclusive WiFi distribution deal with Airangel
Distributor’s reseller partners will be able to offer Airangel’s venue-based, value added WiFi services
Unified Comms
August 1, 2016
Exclusive: Anywhere SIM signs first major retail deal with Argos
The MVNO’s products will be available both in-store and online from the retail giant
Retailers
July 19, 2016
EE launches exclusive BT Sport offer for mobile customers
New and existing pay monthly customers will get six months of free access to BT Sport app
Operators
July 11, 2016
MNTV: Exclusive interview with Wileyfox execs
Challenger manufacturer has just launched its new flagships, the Spark Range. We sat down with CEO Nick Muir and CMO Victoria Denman to discuss the devices
Manufacturers
July 8, 2016
‘Rose Gold’ Sony Xperia XA now exclusively available at Carphone
Sony’s latest flagship was first unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February
Manufacturers
June 24, 2016
Grey Huawei P9 Plus now exclusively available from Vodafone
The flagship device, also available in two smaller variants, was launched last month
Operators
May 26, 2016
Exclusive: John Lewis to stock latest Doro smartphones
Retailer will expand its range of Doro products to include the Liberto 825 and Doro 8030
Manufacturers
May 25, 2016
Exertis adds to video conferencing range with AVer exclusive
Distribution agreement will see Dutch firm’s range of speakerphones and web-based conference solutions made available to resellers
Unified Comms
May 24, 2016
DeWalt exclusive to help Global Mobile Comms drill into new markets
Handset manufacturer will distribute MD501 rugged handset through Ingram
Distributors
May 17, 2016
Tech Data Mobile made exclusive distributor for Lenovo K5
Five-inch smartphone packs a 13MP camera and was announced in Febraury
Manufacturers
May 16, 2016
Carphone Warehouse exclusively stocking gold HTC 10
HTC launched its latest flagship device last month on April 12
Retailers
May 13, 2016
O2 bags Samsung Gear S2 classic exclusive
It becomes the first smartwatch to come with an embedded e-SIM, available on a range of O2 Refresh tariffs
Manufacturers
May 12, 2016
Carphone opens pre-orders for exclusive gold Sony Xperia X
First 1,500 customers pre-ordering new flagship smartphone in any colour will receive a free Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (Wi-Fi) worth £249
Retailers
May 12, 2016
Exertis lands Samsung E-Board exclusive
‘Out-of-the-box’ interactive display solution will be aimed at the corporate and education sectors
Distributors
May 9, 2016
Exertis bags exclusive supply deal for Samsung Galaxy TabPro S
Basingstoke-based distributor will exclusively stock the Korean manufacturer’s new two-in-one premium Windows 10 tablet hybrid
Distributors
May 4, 2016
CPW exclusively stocking ‘silver titanium’ Samsung Galaxy S7
The flagship is available across all networks from Carphone Warehouse
Manufacturers
April 29, 2016
O2 nets LG Stylus 2 exclusive
Smartphone is the first to feature a DAB/DAB+ radio tuner, enabling customers to seamlessly access stations without using their data allowance
Manufacturers
April 28, 2016
Tech Data bags exclusive B2B distribution deal for MS Band 2
Microsoft Band activity tracker comes with 11 different sensors and was launched in US in October
Manufacturers
April 21, 2016
Ingram signs exclusive supply deal for DEWALT MD501 smartphone
Distributor will offer the Global Mobile Communications-licenced rugged mobile out to its UK reseller channel
Distributors
April 19, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Data Select hot on heels of major rivals says MD
Distributor’s extensive portfolio has competitors “looking over their shoulders”
Distributors
April 6, 2016
Data Select secures exclusive Honor distribution deal
Distributor will target its UK online customers with the 5X and 7 smartphones from Huawei’s e-commerce brand
Manufacturers
April 5, 2016
Exertis bags exclusive LG G5 distribution deal
Smartphone is compatible with plug-in modules to enhance camera and audio functionality
Distributors
April 5, 2016
Exertis now exclusively distributing Momit smart thermostats
Basingstoke-based distributor also stocking Guardzilla and Tile security products
Distributors
January 26, 2016
Carphone exclusively stocking gold Sony Xperia M5
The handset was first unveiled by Sony in August last year
Manufacturers
January 22, 2016
Exclusive: Bullitt wants two new brand partners in 2016
CEO Peter Stephens said the manufacturer will look to expand product portfolio into wearables and IoT
Manufacturers
January 15, 2016
Vodafone exclusively stocking burgundy HTC One A9
The manufacturer’s latest handset was first launched in November
Operators
January 4, 2016
Exclusive: Genuine Solutions appoints Andy Tow as new MD
Fellow managing director Bav Majithia now takes up a more strategic and sales-focused role
Distributors
December 23, 2015
Exclusive: Three to raise handset insurance prices by 3.5 per cent
The increase will affect 380,000 customers currently taking out Three Rescue handset insurance
Operators
November 30, 2015
Vector hands UK exclusive to Exertis for smartwatch distribution
Disti will bring Vector’s multiplatform smartwatches to from RRP of £219 and up
Distributors
November 27, 2015
Exclusive: EE commences “store in stores” trial at Argos
Operator trialling concession stores in five Argos shops across the UK
Retailers
November 25, 2015
Exclusive: Richard Wills and Mark Cleaver exit Ingram Micro for rival Westcoast
Director Wills and regional manager Cleaver join list of high-profile departures from the Ingram Micro Mobility team since radical restructure in August
Retailers
November 12, 2015
Tech Data bags UK exclusive on “smash-proof” Moto X Force
32GB ballistic black black nylon model exclusively available from distributor until end of the year
Distributors
November 5, 2015
Exclusive: Onecom commits £500m to Vodafone in record contract
B2B dealer will bill on average £100 million a year until 2020 in biggest-ever indirect B2B deal
Dealers
October 26, 2015
Exclusive: Recalled EE Power Bars pass stress tests and deemed safe
The operator opted to recall 500,000 Power but stress-testing revealed no further faults, according to CEO Olaf Swantee
Operators
October 23, 2015
Exclusive: Swantee remains silent over his EE future
EE CEO refused to speculate about his role if BT’s £12.5 billion bid to buy the operator is approved by the CMA
Operators
October 22, 2015
Exclusive: Tech Data Mobile targets network supply deals for handsets
Distributor in talks with all operators in a move it says will increase its relevance with them and vendors
Operators
October 13, 2015
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