Mobile Phones
INQ Mini 3G - under £60 and in 3 Stores for October
The INQ Mini 3G goes on sale early October, adding Twitter to the range of internet apps built into the phone.
Motorola introduces DEXT with MOTOBLUR
Motorola has unveiled its first Android powered device in the UK, the Motorola DEXT with MOTOBLUR, which will be ranged exclusively on the Orange network.
O2 launches My O2 iPhone app
O2 has announced My O2 for iPhone, an app designed to help make viewing the amount customers spend on their phones even easier. The app is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store.
New protection for consumers against mobile mis-selling
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is introducing a new general condition on sales and marketing practices that will apply to all mobile service providers from 16th September.
LG Android mobile device
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, has announced its first Android mobile device the LG-GW620, broadening its global offering and commitment to the smartphone market.
Unlimited texts, unlimited web access and limited price
O2 announces a new Pay & Go tariff designed to give Pay & Go customers unlimited peace of mind when surfing and texting.
Orange and T-Mobile announce merger talks
Commenting on the news that T-Mobile has said it wants to merge with Orange, James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "This merger would mean a huge change for the UK mobile industry.
Samsung Galaxy i7500 on sale with O2
Samsung Mobile UK has announced that its Galaxy handset (i7500) is now available on the O2 network in the UK through O2 stores, o2.co.uk and O2’s telesales team.
Mobile network operators vital to progress on Digital Britain
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has emphasised the important role of mobile phone network operators in delivering jobs and growth in the digital economy.
Orange brings Watchphone exclusively to UK
Orange have announced that the LG Touchscreen Watchphone (LG-GD910) will first go on sale in the UK in its Bond Street Station shop on Thursday, 27th August. Available for a limited time only, consumers will be able to purchase the must have gadget of the year at the exclusive price point of £500.
Government initiative to fight mobile phone crime
Action to prevent criminals abusing new mobile phone technology, which allows them to be used like debit, credit and pre-pay cards, has been agreed by the Government, mobile phone and card payments industries, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.
Barclaycard welcomes guidelines on contactless mobile payments
Barclaycard, a leader in contactless and mobile payments in the UK, has welcomed the Home Office guidelines on Contactless Mobile Phone Payments released today, 28 August.
Holidaymakers risk running up large mobile bills
Consumers risk running up large mobile phone bills while abroad, because they are in the dark about overseas charges, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
World’s first Welsh language mobile phone launched
Orange, in partnership with Samsung, will make mobile phone history with the introduction of the world’s first Welsh language handset. The S5600 will be available exclusively on Orange from 1st September 2009.
Orange updates small and medium business plans
Orange has announced an update to its small and medium business customer plans to provide even better value for money and greater flexibility.