Handsets stories
GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
Spirent unveils Landslide E20 OTA, an automated platform for real handset testing across 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi in controlled lab settings.
The company announced royalty rates for its handsets, Wi-Fi, and IoT patent license programs, aimed at balancing innovation and adoption.
Vodafone New Zealand launches Trade-In, rewarding Kiwis with up to NZD $450 for old mobiles, which can be spent on new handsets or accessories.
Auckland-based company has agreed a deal with Huawei Technologies, stretching five years and quadrupling sales.
Orcon, best known for its calling and internet services, recently entered the overcrowded mobile market with a 'no contract' approach to owning handsets.
Vodafone partners with Amway to promote handsets and services through Amway's extensive network of independent business owners in New Zealand.
Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.
Retailers could cut missed calls and IT overhead as shared devices let the nearest shop-floor worker answer across shifts.
Virgin Media O2 paid GBP £6.6m to customers for 85,500 unwanted devices in 2025, highlighting e-waste risks and data security fears.
EE and Samsung launch free AI masterclasses at Westfield White City, with Galaxy AI demos and a GBP £100 voucher for attendees.
Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.
Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.
Ur.co.uk launches urBusiness, a game-changing venture in the refurbished handset market, ensuring quality, reliability, and sustainability for B2B customers.
The Warehouse is building on its entry into the mobile world, launching new combo packs to reel in new customers.
Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.
