At MWC Xiaomi today (Sunday) Xiaomi  announced the 15 Series, its latest flagship smartphone lineup, The series features Leica Summilux optical lenses and is powered by Xiaomi HyperOS 2, said to offer system performance improvements, enhanced connectivity, and AI capabilities. Xiaomi also introduced Xiaomi Pad 7, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, Xiaomi

At MWC today (Sunday) HMD has announced its Family division with the introduction of the £229 HMD Fusion X1 developed in partnership with children’s smartwatches manufacturer Xplora. The new smartphone offers parental controls, no default social media or internet access, and continuous location tracking. Parents can manage settings remotely via a subscription starting at €4.99

SIM Distributor GK Telecom is introducing a range of SIM-only data plans specifically designed for IoT devices. The IoT Mobile plans offer options on 12-month and 24-month contracts. Prices range from £11 per month for 12GB of data to £23 per month for unlimited data. Ravi Navaratnam, Managing Director of GK Telecom (main pic left)

Move over, EE Experience—there’s a new retail sheriff in town. Virgin Media O2 has launched its new flagship store at Westfield Stratford City, which, at nearly 5,000 square feet, is claimed to be the largest telecoms retail space in the UK. Westfield Stratford City is one of Europe’s busiest retail destinations, drawing 50 million visitors

Vodafone has partnered with Gigs, to provide UK startups the ability to launch their own mobile services. The announcement comes less than a week after Vodafone revealed a similar “MVNO In A Box” initiative with eSIM Go. Gigs is a  platform that enables businesses to integrate mobile connectivity into their products and services and offer

Vodafone UK and eSIM Go have partnered to enable UK organisations to become instant MVNO’s without any upfront costs or technical expertise. This solution, described as an ‘MVNO-in-a-box’ allows businesses to seamlessly integrate mobile services into their digital platforms. eSIM Go’s platform already supports over 300 MVNO partners globally, including prominent brands like Western Union,

Former Virgin Media O2 Head of SMB Sales Angie Ablard Simpson has joined secondary market refurbisher urMobile as director of channel develoment. Her first project is launching a trade portal within called ur Business for buying and trading handsets which is now open, The UR Business portal offers account holders the ability to manage orders,

Apple has announced that its annual September iPhone launch event is set for September 9 at 6 pm GMT. We’re anticipating the reveal of the iPhone16 and iPhone16Pro ranges, which are rumored to feature larger screens due to thinner bezels—going from 6.1 inches to 6.6 inches, and from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches for the

Regulator calls for evidence on innovative solutions to disrupt UK mobile number spoofing from abroad and mobile messaging scams Phone companies will have to identify andblock calls from abroad under strengthened industry guidance introduced by Ofcom to protect the public from scam calls. Current rules do not require operators to block all calls from abroad

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,

Emporia Telecom has formed a strategic retail partnership with Mobile News Awards Best Onine Customer Servce Consumer winner Fonehouse, Fonehouse will launch Emporia’s first 5G device, the £299 ME.6. The handset is aimed at users of any age, which is a change from Emporia’s usual target market of “simple pbones for old people’. The ME.6

E-SIM distributor GK Telecom is enticing travelers to purchase its unlimited eSIM data plan for Europe with a physical eSIM pack they can activate without having to navigate the usual online search. “eSIM technology is new and can be complex for first-time users. Our objective is to raise awareness through the distribution of a physical

TMT First founder Adam Whitehouse’s campaign to get a national apprenticeship scheme set up has succeeded with the official launch of The Digital Device Repair Technician Apprenticeship. The scheme, which will now be rolled out nationally over the coming months, has been created in partnership with the Institute for Apprenticeships Tech Education (IfATE). It follows

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

Unicorn fintech Revolut has partnered with 1Global to launch an eSIM service to millions of Revolut customers offering data plans without unexpected roaming charges in over 100 countries. 1Global is the new brand for Truphone, The partnership allows Revolut customers to install the eSIM and top up their data plans in their Revolut app whenever

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

“New” EE has introduced EE TV which includes content and hardware such as Apple TV 4K and EE’s set-top boxes at subscruption prices from £18 to £76 a month There are three device options: EE TV on Apple TV 4K (live TV and access to streaming apps and Apple’s services with an EE-branded remote), EE

EE is being relaunched as ‘New EE’ with the biggest marketing campaign since the brand’s launch in 2012. As part of a new raft of services and products, EE has partnered with Apple to launch a new TV streaming service called ‘EE TV.’ The new TV service will offer flexible TV packages accessed from an

The iPhone 14 Pro is set for the biggest price drop after the release of the ’15’ in less than a fortnight, says Envirofone.

Exertis has launched a trade-in portal for resellers to offload unwanted handsets, tablets and laptops. Exertis guarantees the price for 14 days after an order is made through the portal. If a device is sent after 14 days the price is adjusted to the current price. Exertis’ business division MTR already has experience in recycling

A £40 million fund for local and regional authorities to accelerate 5G innovation and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and business is now open for applications,

“The launch of Cloud Market seemed an appropriate time to bring our three organisations together under one brand” Digital Wholesale Solutions (DWS) and Union Street brands have been harmonised under the ‘Giacom’ brand and the group’s four ordering portals have been unified into a single portal called Cloud Market.

Apple will early next year start selling its first mixed-reality product, the Vision Pro. But it will only be available in the USA and cost $3,499.

BT has partnered with interactive immersive learning spaces provider Immersive Interactive to supply business and public sector clients with 5G-enabled simulations of real-world environments in an internal or external room, or mobile unit.

Lyca Mobile, which claims to be the world’s largest MVNO, has launched an eSIM service in the UK. 

MediaTek and Inmarsat have pledged to provide two-way satellite communications direct to smartphones, IoT devices and cars,

Octopus will plant a tree for every phone purchased

Two Magic tricks claim class-leading camera and video performance 

 iFixit collaboration will facilitate repair-at-home for the G22 model

Special cheap one-month rolling contract can be cancelled at any time Three UK has launched an exclusive  £12 a month social tariff through its sub-brand SMARTY for people who can prove they are on employment support, job seeker allowance, income support or pension credit  The exclusive tariff offers unlimited data, calls and texts, and 5G

New service conceived in response to inflationary pressures

EE has partnered with a global consumer cyber safety company, Norton, to launch the new service, which will be exclusively available from launch to EE pay monthly mobile customers

Funds will be offered to organisations that can show innovative ways to improve e-waste collections and recycling

The package is available to new and existing small business customers or SoHo business customers with 1-9 employees

The new T21 is available in charcoal grey

Automatic erasure assists in “right to be forgotten” legislation

Information is provided though quiz style questions and interactive activities

The new refurbished range helps promote a circular economy and cut down on electronic waste

The IMO Q5 comes in Midnight Blue and offers a sleek and modern design

The new NHCS core is being rolled out across the UK, and is based on dedicated switched Ethernet technology delivered over an optical platform

The network is aiming to make home phone, mobile, and broadband affordable for all

The app will help households understand their home energy consumption, monitor their power usage and find ways to cut costs

The JCB Tough Tablet will be available from November

The new realme C33 features a sleek phone model with 50MP camera and 5000mAh battery Realme has launched the realme C33 smartphone available for purchase at €179.99 for 4GB RAM+64GB storage and €199.99 for 4GB RAM +128GB storage The phone is available in France, Spain, Italy, Czech, Romania and Serbia. The phone comes with a

Residents of London Borough of Tower Hamlets can access these 4G bus shelters

Research showed 42 per cent of respondents expect to financially struggle during the crisis and 29 per cent have turned to the internet to help them save money

Over 2000 company volunteers will offer free digital skills training across the UK

The new Business Broadband aims to provide instant downloads, smooth collaborations and taking payments for a seasonal business or a new short term location

The phone features a night camera, improved selfie camera, increased storage with an SD card slot and improved chipset

MTN Nigeria is one of Africa’s biggest mobile networks with around 75 million subscribers

But analysts are sceptical of any real innovation

Xiaomi 12T and the Xiaomi 12T Pro will feature 200MP pro-grade imaging systems

Redsquid Cyber/Kill is the company’s Managed Endpoint Detection and Recovery solution (MDR) backed by a team of more than 30 security experts

The launch of the T series aims to narrow the digital divide with 5G at an affordable price

The Nokia X30 5G is now available in the UK from £399 and is also available on Circular (subscription service) for £22/month with a £30 set up fee.

The service is powered by Boom Coms in partnership with Exertis

SMARTY Mobile has launched data-only SIMS specifically designed for devices that only require data, ranging from £5 for 2GB data to £20 for unlimited data.

Ofcom can make recommendations to the government to change regulations and involve the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) if the market isn’t working well

Connect Pulse claimed to be only network product to allow users to configure their own connection packages Vodafone has launched what it claims is the first network tariff product to allow customers to add and remove users as they need without charging a fee. Called Vodafone Pulse Connect it is a converged and flexible solution aimed at small

The company was founded by mobile industry expert Len Lesson

The partnership comes after BT recently announced it was investing almost £100 million over the next three years in its ‘Division X’ unit to accelerate the development of customer solutions 

The devices feature high contrast displays, simple navigation interface and enhanced audio to meet seniors needs

Research revealed many older people are not comfortable booking a doctor’s appointment online

The devices and subscription service are part of Nokia’s plan for sustainability

The Oppo Pad Air and new IoT products have also been launched to European markets

EaaS is part of NTT’s Managed Service portfolio which includes Network-as-a-Service and Multi-Cloud-as-a-Service designed for enterprises to focus on their core business

The brand hosted an exclusive online roundtable event to speak about its progress

All Community Fibre broadband packages come with free installation and a free Linksys router

For access to most social tariffs, claimants have to prove their entitlement as often as once a month by providing screenshots or letters from the Jobcentre to their provider

The app charges the price of vouchers back to customers EE bill and is immediately available in the MyEE app via a barcode

The launch of the new partnership network forms part of BT’s new Enterprise Customer Charter which aims to boost UK businesses and the public sector through new initiatives

Switch Up will be automatically included for O2 customers on a Plus Plan at no extra cost

Customers will be guaranteed the price they are quoted when they use Vodafone’s new enhanced Trade-In Tool via the MyVodafone App

The TechPod is easily deployed and will be a stand-alone unit next to the main store, with ArmaFone’s team of trained technicians and customer service staff

The S89 Pro can withstand being submerged in water, is drop resistant and can operate in extreme situations

The Phone (1) goes on sale on July 22

Apprentices will work towards gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in ICT Systems and Principles

However no UK release date has been confirmed as of yet

Its ‘Friends With Benefits’ scheme also rewards you for inviting your friends to join VOXI

Its fixed network has passed 15.7m premises and the company is investing £2bn a year to expand its network to more areas in the UK

The deal is available to plan.com customers who can access EE’s 4G and 5G network including VoLTE and VoWiFi

This new network is aimed at helping small businesses grow

It comes with Android 12 OS and boasts a 7,000mAh battery

Prices begin from £320 for the Honor 70 series

The flagship series has been four years in the making

The launch is a result of a huge investment in digital infrastructure and builds on the existing Three Business proposition offering connectivity and handsets to businesses

The vendor has expanded its Watch GT series with the GT 3 Pro and Watch Fit 2

The first realme pad mini tablet has also launched in Europe

The Honor Magic4 Pro screen can display over one billion colours

IMO is hoping to build on the success of the Q2 Plus

The phone possesses a triple lens camera and an OLED 6.5-inch display

Brits wait an average of seven weeks to get their phones repaired

The brand promises the best value 4G and 5G smartphones, and mini tablet available in 2022

POCO F4 GT and POCO Watch will be available in the UK from late May, with pricing and availability revealed soon

The Doro 6820 and Doro 6880 are easy-to-use clamshell devices and the Doro 5860 is a candy bar phone

The partnership expands Genuine Case Company’s vendor portfolio 

Vivo has also launched its first tablet, the Vivo Pad

Research from BT found 55 per cent of SMEs which lack cyber protection believe their business isn’t big enough to be a target 

The new cellular network reduces complexity and helps to address the evolving needs of the IoT