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

Vodafone Group is building a massive logistics hub in Luxembourg to store mobile and fixed network equipment for its European markets. The 26,000-square-meter facility will be managed by the Vodafone Procurement Company and is expected to enable more efficient movement of equipment, such as antennas and routers, across Vodafone’s European businesses. Vodafone estimates that 88

Business technology provider Focus Group has racked up its tenth acquisition in its financial year with the takeover of Hampshire-based telecoms IT reseller Silver Lining. Silver Lining offers telephony, cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, and managed IT services, including technical support, infrastructure management, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. The deal also includes Atmoso, a channel-only provider that

Indian investment company Bharti Global has taken a 24.5 percent stake in BT Group worth £4 billion by buying all the BT stock owned by Altice UK. Bharti Global is the key investment arm of India-based Bharti Enterprises, a conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, space, insurance, and other sectors. The company aims to leverage new

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

Another week. another Focus Group acquisition. This time the latest addition to the Focus Group is Brighton and Hove mobile services and communications provider Cellular Solutions, set up in 1999. Focus Group last month secured £21.3 million in investment funding from Hg Capital Trust, an investor in European and transatlantic software and services.  The two founders

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

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

Focus Group has acquired RPM Communications which sells cloud-based telephony to the healthcare sector. The move bolsters the growth of Focus’ specialist healthcare division Think Healthcare which is an approved supplier to NHS RPM Communications and is also a preferred supplier to NHS England. “When the opportunity arose to further enhance our capabilities and bolster

Hove-based equipment and technology financier Lease Group has appointed of Zoe Pullen, Head of Corporate, to support its resellers selling to PLCs and the public sector. Pullen, previously Head of Enterprise for Samsung and Vodafone, will be heading up Lease Group’s Corporate division following an increase in demand for flexible funding solutions in the supply

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

Virgin Media O2 is designating 1,600 stores as National Digital Inclusion Hubs which will offer 25GB of free O2 data to low-income households.

Global investment firm Francisco Partners has bought secure data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions company Blancco Technology  for £175 million. Blancco, was founded 26 years ago and has 2,500 customers across 70 countries. The acqusiiton of its shares means it is no longer listed on the London stock market. Blancco products allow organisations to protect

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

TalkTalk Business managing director Ruth Kennedy has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. She became TalkTalk Business MD in March after working senior roles across sales, commercial and operations in TalkTalk’s Wholesale and Group Business Units since 2011. “I’m delighted to become CEO and to continue our mission to support thousands of UK businesses. As

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

Vodafone and unified comms managed service provider Onecom have agreed on a five-year deal for Onecom to deliver more Vodafone airtime, 5G, IoT and digital connectivity solutions to Onecom’s 70,000 business customers.??

BT Group raked in £2.4 billion in mobile revenue or the First Half of 2023 according to recently released figures Mobile consumer subscriptions were the primary contributors, generating a substantial £1.83 billion. Business users brought in £592 million for the company.

TalkTalk Group says it expects some redundancies in corporate functions as it demerges its main operating businesses into three standalone companies. These will be the B2B Wholesale Platform, TalkTalk Consumer, and TalkTalk Business Direct. The new companies will become operationally separate on November 1, and legally separate from March 1, 2024. Each division will be

A board director of German building materials company Heidelberg Materials AG, has been appointed to the £760,000 role of Vodafone Group chief financal officer following a “rigorous international and cross-sector search” 

Lyca Group chief financial officer Richard Schäfer has been promoted to chief executive officer He joined Lyca two years ago from rival MVNO Lebara where he was group financial officer. Schäfer (main pic) has worked in UK and international telecoms for more than 22 years and has held positions at Three UK, Vodafone UK, Onecom,

Vodafone has partnered partnership with sport charity Sported to offer free connectivity, digital skills training and grants under a new scheme called Sports.connected.

BT Group will cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030 to reduce the current 130,000 number of employees to between 75,000 and 90,000. “The end of the 2020’s BT Group will reply on a much smaller workforce and a significantly reduced cost base. New BT Group will be a leaner business with a brighter future”,

Vodafone Group plans to axe 11,000 jobs over the next three years as new CEO Margherita Della Valle announces a “rebalancing” of the of the global company

Interim CEO lands top job on a full-time basis following internal and external search for a replacement for Nick Read

Judge says 5G information on government web site is already “clear and consistent”

Around £9 billion spent on suppliers and for services

EE will be able to extend 4G connectivity to the remotest area over a satellite link

EE will be able to extend 4G connectivity to the remotest area over a satellite link

Foundation will send equipment and volunteers on request

Adam Turton moves into Rob Sims’ hot seat 

The Zest4 management team continues unchanged

The device and OTT satellite service will be available in Q1 2023

Action Against 5G barrister Michael Mansfield KC to present 32 months of legal preparation 

Froment-Curtil’s successor has not been announced yet

Bullitt has been working on this new service for two years and plans to use this satellite technology to eliminate global ‘black spots’ where people lose coverage and connectivity

14pc have switched mobile provider in the past 12 months

An Open Fixed Access Networks Use Case Document has been released which outlines the objectives for this area of work

Meriel Lenfestey to work towards JT’s new five-year strategy to grow the business

The research group shows an increase in investment in UK telecoms research talent by Samsung and will be part of Samsung’s global 6G development project

The move grows Focus Group’s foothold around the M4 corridor and the Midlands region

Vittorio Colao was concerned indirect distribution could not fulfil Vodafone’s strategy of controlling the customer experience

Flexi-Rental helps customers to buy the latest tech at significantly discounted prices

Simon Segars recently stepped down as CEO at Arm, while Delphine Ernotte Cunci was deputy CEO at Orange in 2010

The re-distributor of premium pre-owned technology is also opening up a new technology processing centre in the UK next month

Radius has acquired a number of telecoms companies in recent years

BT will use Google Cloud’s suite of services, including AI and data analytics 

This investment will make it possible for both brands to extend geographical reach across the UK, diversify product portfolios and deliver service expertise to specialist market sectors

Fernando has also recently been appointed Chair of the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) Standards Committee

Radius has secured a long-term contract with the hotel group

Profits also fell 31pc, but BT Group report strong FTTP and 5G progress

Dunlop will lead TalkTalk’s full fibre rollout 

Strong performance in Africa and Europe has put Vodafone on course to meet targets, says CEO

Taylor joins the company from Ensono

Bates has over 35-years experience working in finance roles

The company wants to be Net Zero by 2030

The device boosts Data Select’s offering of rugged phones

Waldon Telecom will remain a standalone brand despite the acquisition 

Network will offer 5G anywhere in the UK by 2028

The Autograding provides each device with an A to D rating

Cat S62 to be offered to millions of US subscribers

The finance and leasing firm will also provide hands-on partner onboarding, training and account management to support distributors

As the Belfast-firm eyes up future global expansion 

But mobile is still a big priority as its MVNO business looks to grow in Africa

The dealer aims to boost this by a further 20 per cent next year

Former Nokia and Vodafone-man Narayan is promoted to the role of CEO

Liston replaces Richard Hooper, who steps down after 11 years in role

9 Group companies will retain company branding despite the deal

The rollout is anticipated to continue to other WHSmith locations

Hove-based Lease Group will support the charity by raising mental health awareness throughout the year

The investment values DWS at £1 billion 

Telco eyes flat or slightly increased profit as business overhaul continues

Scott has several years’ worth of experience within the telecoms industry

The dealer which rebranded in July is aiming to hit £5 million in revenue this year

In the most recent financial year Frontier announced turnover of £3.5 million 

Rugged credentials, offline topographical maps and curated outdoor app portal are key USPs

The dealer makes its first acquisition since £100m investment by LDC last year

Revenue in the UK business down 1.9pc, but better than other European markets

Global operations to wind down and Spanish business to seek buyer

The partnership allows CTech to provide credit checking services to retailers selling SIM Only

Dossa replaces Send For Help founder and CEO James Murray

Financing models will be key for businesses to keep tech up-to-date, says MD James Phillips

Vodafone also reduced big losses during the last financial year

Continent must take a vendor-agnostic approach to industry

Emma Blackburn brings 10 years of experience at BT to bear on new role

Rugged vendor believes Fidelity Group will give the brand more exposure

Rugged manufacturer aiming for growth after owners’ purchase

Enreach making UK play to bolster dreams of being best in Europe

The rugged specialists are offering plans spread out over 24 months Bullitt Group is launching flexible leasing plans for businesses after partnering with technology services supplier JTRS. The ruggedised specialist, which acts as global licensee for the Caterpillar brand, will provide the new leasing service for its Cat S61 and S41 smartphones, with no upfront

Dealer focused on £70 million revenue target and headcount growth Focus Group is targeting a revenue increase of 19 per cent for 2019 and a staff increase of more than 40 per cent in the next “couple of years”, after recently completing a move to its new head office in Shoreham, West Sussex. The dealer’s

Elite Group has made 17 acquisitions since 2008 

Raymond Kay has 40+ years experience in comms business

The new brand has been given power to operate separately from the Group’s other businesses

CTech are looking to build on partnerships with Three, Vodafone and Lebara

Fellow Mazuma co-founder Charlo Carabott and iMend co-founders Keir and Sarah McConomy

Rainbow Communications has secured a £150,000 contract to supply Alpha Media Group with telecommunications. The dealer will supply telecoms to 350 staff across 17 locations for the publishing house. The agreement is an expansion to a partnership between the firms penned in 2010, and has boosted the value of the deal from £8,000 to £150,000.

Revenues from the UK arm shrunk 5.2 per cent finishing on €1.7 billion (£1.4Bn)

Watson joins a number of speakers on the panel

Move comes as part of a ‘streamlining’ of vendor’s distribution partners