Latest network outage ups stakes for O2
The operator's image has taken another hit and with it set to manage network equipment across half the country for Vodafone, it's not just its reputation on the line
View ArticleBusiness Watch: battle begins for control of the UK 4G market
EE may have got a head start with the launch of 4G in the UK, but as Dominic White notes, the battle lines have only just been drawn There’s rarely been a better time to be a mobile-buying consumer,...
View ArticleCutting Room: it’s a Jobs well done by Microsoft
Microsoft has finally unveiled its much-anticipated Windows Phone 8 OS, and after getting hands-on with the platform, Paul Withers was pretty impressed
View ArticleBusiness Watch: Verizon Wireless stake saves Vodafone’s bacon
Dominic White explains how Vodafone's results would have looked a lot worse had it not been for the performance of its stake in the US operator
View ArticleUnion wrong to brand O2 franchise proposal ‘a joke’
O2's announcement of the availability of more franchise stores should be seen as a great opportunity for ambitious staff, editor Michael Garwood believes
View ArticleBusiness Watch: O2 and EE tipped to return to the stock market
The two operators are being tipped for a floatation, says Dominic White, with staff at both companies possibly on course for share purchase deals
View ArticleCutting Room: embrace change in order to flourish
Chris Donkin says Mobile News's Beyond Mobile conference emphasised how important it is for dealers to stay ahead of the curve and add value in order to be successful
View ArticleO2 innovation could be win-win for it and for us
The operator has a great opportunity to make itself known in the public sector at a time when departments are looking to boost productivity on a reduced budget
View ArticleBusiness Watch: the imperfect science of predicting the future
Dominic White looks back at his predictions for 2012 and gives a brief insight into what he can see happening next year
View ArticleCutting Room: curtain falls on another tough year
The challenging economy has continued to bite but despite this, it has not all been doom and gloom. Paul Withers takes a look back at the big stores from this year
View ArticleCutting Room: HTC admits its marketing failings
As HTC admits it hasn’t spent enough on marketing to push the brand, Ian White looks at how the manufacturer has failed to take advantage of the failings of some of its rivals It takes a special kind...
View ArticleCutting Room: Confusion around EE store closures
As EE announces of the closure of 78 of its retail stores by April, Chris Donkin looks at how 'tackling duplication' may effect staff and the brand's reputation
View ArticleCutting Room: when CEOs think they are rock stars
Company bosses are going all-out to impress audiences with their charismatic approach to product launches, but as Ian White argues, it doesn't always work out for the best
View ArticleCutting Room: Why do manufacturers shun MWC?
The annual trade show is set to attract record numbers this year, but Paul Withers says the buzz around possible new handset releases has lessened
View ArticleCutting Room: MWC – size is not everything
This year's Mobile World Congress may have been the biggest one yet, but Michael Garwood believes it was also one of the weakest in recent memory
View ArticleCutting Room: Galaxy S4 launch – worth the hype?
Alex Walls was in New York to see the follow up to the manufacturer's record-breaking Galaxy S III unveilied and find out if it lived up to expectation
View ArticleCutting Room: Three no longer the runt of the litter
Following the celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Samantha Tomaszczyk argues Three has gone from a network with a number of teething problems to one that is now considered a major player in the...
View ArticleAfter testing times, could this be BlackBerry’s year?
The manufacturer has encountered a barren spell of late but according to Paul Withers, positive financial results and sales figures show a turnaround may be on the cards in 2013 Last year saw the start...
View ArticleCutting Room: Public still unclear on all 4G benefits
While EE should be applauded for claiming speed is all important within 4G, Michael Garwood argues not enough has been done to emphasise this advantage
View ArticleCutting Room: Apple won’t be stewing over results
Rivals shouldn't be celebrating just yet as it appears Apple is appealing to price-conscious users, something it could build on with cheaper versions of its products
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