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

Likewize and Mazuma Mobile both emerged as double winners in the Mobile News Awards 2024 which saw 21 trophies given out in front of a crowd of 500 mobile industry guests at The London Hilton on Park Lane last night hosted by Hal Cruttenden. Nearly 100 entries competed for the top awards judged by 13

Finalists for this year’s Mobile News Awards. are announced, Thirteen mobile industry experts spent a day reviewing a total of 97 entries across 21 categories (below). Congratulations to all the Finalists (below). Winners will receive their trophies at a black-tie Gala dinner at The London Hilton on Park Lane on March 6 attended by more

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

The Mobile News Awards 2024 are now officially open for entries, inviting UK mobile channel submissions for exceptional work in 2023.

Industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts will gather at special one-day Mobile News Circular Summit conference on the booming secondary market to be held on November 15 at the Thomas Lord Suite of the world-famous Lords Cricket Ground in London NW8.

Top tier turnout for mobile industry’s biggest night out

Winners will be revealed at gala presentation evening on March 16 Finalists of the Mobile News Awards 2023 have been chosen by 16 mobile industry experts who spent a day at the InterContinental Park Lane business centre discussing and scrutinising 111 entries (above). The judges were: Clive Bayley, Afi Chaudhary, Shan Vyas, Lizzie Bailey, Karl

One of the key topics of the day was the circular economy and how the secondary market can benefit consumers

Proposed merger will give Vodafone UK controlling 51 per cent share 

The discussion was moderated by Richard Webb and the panel included; Virgin Media O2 business head of strategy innovation and 5G- Sandeep Raithatha, BT head of forecasting- Colette Jackson, Three Business director of trading- Tristan Runswick and Vodafone head of radio and performance- Ker Anderson

The discussion was moderated by Simon Bryant and the panel included; Nxt2NU commercial director- Martijn Van Den Hout, MTR Group managing director-James Goddard,  UR.co.uk IT director Chris Hill, Entertainment Magpie group chief commerical officer- Jonathan Miller and Likewize sales director- Adam Armer

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600 guests turn out for the biggest UK channel post-Covoid awards night

The device features a user-friendly interface aimed at making navigation of the phone easy for users, as well as access to apps and the ability to alert pre-selected loved ones by pressing an emergency button

Record number of 112 entries over 21 categories

Industry experts judge record-number of 112 entries (beats 85 entries in 2020)

Industry’s biggest night out is back on March 31

Prices of chips expected to remain expensive up to and including Christmas 

Mobile channel’s first online show

Mobile News is next month (April) launching a virtual trade show and seminar programme called Mobile News XPO Virtual. The online event will run for three months and will feature presentations and webinars from key industry speakers. It will go live in mid-April, with seminars and presentations added throughout the 12-week run. Exhibitors can change

Group reaches 10mn unlimited data mobile users across 10 markets

Mid-March release for £89.99 handset

A32 5G to launch in February, A12 out now, A02s ‘in coming weeks’

UK telecoms leaders weigh in on what the year has in store

Blacklist accuses company of being owned by Chinese military

Boutibonnes responsible for establishing EMEA sales footprint

Project to test remote-controlled cranes and crane maintenance cycles

Partnership aids firm’s plans to become largest travel market SIM seller

More data for contract and PAYG customers as well as DfE partnership

Chinese manufacturer also announces move into smart glasses 

Deal adds €62m in EBITDA to Voda’s infrastructure unit Vantage Towers

Increasing 5G availability and pandemic recovery to drive desire to upgrade

Committee chair cites ‘litany of failures’ from DCMS as cause 

After 12 months, 36-month contract reverts to standard business rates

MNO is also continuing its Community Calling device donation scheme

Wade takes over from retiring CPMO Alan Mackie

Current CEO Steve Mollenkopf to retire following 26 years at chip firm

MNO’s Support Twitter page says eSIM support is coming in ‘early 2021’

UC provider plans staff increases and acquisitions with cash injection

Extension of promotional partnership from earlier this year

Using AWS in full increases efficiency and analytics detail

Distributor supporting release with free training modules for resellers

New service has three offerings covering business, IoT and mobile

Mid-range devices available from Mara’s website and Livewire’s eFones 

Beijing can use Huawei for worldwide snooping, claims Director of National Intelligence

Devices come with free screen protector, case, and lifetime warranty

Cradlepoint partnership marks Tech Data’s entry into connectivity

IT and fixed-line business sees growth while roaming declines impact mobile

Partners get access to training, rewards and certifications

Stores will be open up to 10PM depending on location

Distributor has put in place requisite processes in past month

Overall shipments up on last year, signalling bounce back

Fine intended to ensure maximum Huawei strip-out

New head office will account for increased remote work preference, says CEO Finnegan

Cat S42 will be first product from vendor to ship with special Biomaster treatment

Programme with four-tier certification status launched in November

Both parties welcome the move, expect a ‘seamless transition’

Cases available for iPhone 12 as well as 11, SE, Samsung A21 and A41

Technology is already ‘proven at scale’ in the US, says Mobile UK

Stolen products include iPhone 11s, Apple Watches and iPads

Concept is similar to one shown by TCL earlier this year

Sale would allow Honor phones to run Google Mobile Services

P40 series first in line, with older flagships to also benefit

Telco eyes flat or slightly increased profit as business overhaul continues

Programme offers insights, training, product info and reward incentives for participating sales agents

Second major partnership for TRG in 2020 following reBuy launch

Dealer builds on Sunday Times success and revenue growth

Chinese vendor benefits from growth at Huawei’s expense and delayed iPhone launch

CEO Jansen calls results ‘in line with expectations’

Which of Google’s new lineup actually offers the best value?

Record Mac and Services growth alongside strong tablet and wearables gains offsets handset decline

Firm is also growing with new sales team and discussions with MNOs

350,000 jobs may fail to materialise due to three-year delay 

Bullitt co-founders and board members step back from direct running of the business

Revenue takes a hit due to Covid-induced roaming declines and ‘handset release phasing’

SIM-free leasing firm has added Samsung and older iPhones to its portfolio

HMD Global provides most frequent updates and sterner build quality tests than other top OEMs

New rules to come in effect from December 2021

O2 becomes second operator to pass milestone following EE

Sector sees shifting landscape in areas such as 5G rollouts in light of Covid-19, says analyst firm

Phones offer most basic experience with added 4G connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G costs £229 and £199 for early buyers when it launches later this month

If we are to increasingly use personal devices as business tools, they will need adequate protection, argues Kaspersky’s David Emm

TV presenter Michelle Ackerley given ‘chief trade-in officer’ role to promote returning old handsets

Korean vendor faces competition from Apple and Chinese challengers in H2

IoT provider’s partnership with Volvo key to win

iPhone 12 Mini is ‘lightest, smallest, thinnest’ 5G smartphone, while iPhone 12 Pro Max is Apple’s largest yet

Hong Kong company wants to beat Ulefone to the punch

iPhones retain value the best and dominate company’s trade-in charts for past 12 months

Efficiencies lead to energy savings of more than £10m

Nokia licencee passes 1,000-update milestone in past three years across all smartphones

Report also recommends considering moving removal deadline to 2025

New Bailey site will have capacity for up to 2,000 employees

Proportion of Chinese, Indian and Egyptian IP addresses in attacks increases

Vodafone is best for Voice App Experience, while EE wins inaugural Games Experience gong

Verizon consumer CEO Ronan Dunne interviewed on first day of week-long analyst event