Mobileshop Articles in the Carphone Warehouse Category
Vodafone boosts retailer partnerships
Posted: 3 July 2009
Vodafone has extended some of its partnerships with its high street retailers, which it claimed will give more choice to consumers.
The network announced this week that it will continue to work with both the Carphonewarehouse and Phones4U in providing the best available tariffs and handset offers it can.
It noted that from July 7th, visitors to outlets in the latter chain of stores will be able to take advantage of new pay monthly contracts and mobile broadband packages.
This is in addition to the pay-as-you-go mobiles and upgrade facilities currently available from the retailer.
Ian Shepherd, consumer director at Vodafone UK, said the carrier was keen to take advantage of ...
Carphonewarehouse moves closer to Tiscali purchase
Posted: 30 June 2009
The acquisition of Tiscali UK by the Carphonewarehouse has taken one step closer to completion as it emerged the European Commission has approved the move.
It was noted European Union merger regulations show that by purchasing the broadband services provider, the group - which already owns TalkTalk - would not threaten to monopolise the sector.
Currently, Tiscali provides consumers across the nation with fixed-line telephone, internet and digital TV services to both business and domestic users, whereas the Carphonewarehouse is primarily involved in the retail sector.
It was found the firm would become a much bigger player in the industry as a result of the acquisition but "would ...
Tesco development 'not a huge threat to Carphonewarehouse'
Posted: 21 April 2009
Tesco's decision to increase its number of in-store mobile phone shops does not represent a big threat to Carephonewarehouse, an expert suggests.
Shaun Collins is an analyst for telecoms company CCS Insight and told MarketWatch that although the move is strategically significant, it should not put the retailer at risk as long as Tesco sells pre-paid deals.
Carphonewarehouse's worry, he explained, would be that the supermarket group "takes its mobile experiment more seriously".
Mr Collins added: "They have the reach, the brand, the customer loyalty and more importantly the club card, which means they know their customers better than any other retailer in Europe."
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Carphonewarehouse unveils green charger
Posted: 23 February 2009
A mobile phone charger aimed at cutting the use of electricity has been unveiled by Carphonewarehouse.
The Eco Charger is designed to minimise power wastage by shutting off when the handset is fully charged, or when it is disconnected from the phone.
The retailer said it is the only gadget on the market to do this at the moment.
Priced £22.99, it could end up saving users money in the long-run and also reducing their carbon footprint.
Its launch follows an announcement made last week at the GSMA event in Barcelona, Spain, which said 17 companies in the sector had agreed to collaborate on the creation of a cross-industry universal charger.
Together with the GSMA, t ...
Free mobile phones on PAYG at Carphonewarehouse
Posted: 17 December 2008
Mobile phones just got even cheaper, thanks to a number of deals available now from the Carphonewarehouse.
It is reported the retailer has made significant price cuts on a number of tariffs and handsets which include offering the Motorola W180 for £2.88 when purchased with £10 worth of talktime.
With pay-as-you-go phones being a better option for some in times of economic uncertainty, the Carphonewarehouse has also attempted to address this with handsets such as the Nokia 1650 Blue.
The phone features an FM radio, strong battery life and noise cancellation technology. It has been made available for free when £30 is purchased as an initial credit payment.
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More support for new BlackBerry launch
Posted: 10 December 2008
The Carphonewarehouse has announced that it will make available the latest handset from Research in Motion (RIM).
It has emerged that the retailer will be offering the new BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone to its customers in the UK from December 20th, which will feature a titanium-coloured finish described as "striking".
Commenting on the decision to stock the mobile phones, the Carphonewarehouse's head of new propositions Ross Yealland said the latest BlackBerry was likely to be popular.
"The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 is destined to become a stylish must have phone. We predict both new and existing customers will be fighting to get their hands on one from launch," h ...
Carphonewarehouse 'could demerge' TalkTalk
Posted: 17 November 2008
Mobile phone retailer Carphonewarehouse may decide to divide from TalkTalk, according to widespread reports.
TalkTalk is the company's mobile broadband and calls business and has been part of Carphonewarehouse Group since 1989.
Media reports suggest chief executive Charles Dunstone will announce the division later this week and also the news that he will remain on the boards of both companies.
However, the group has not made an official statement and has refused to comment to newspaper speculation about the split.
The announcement is likely to be during the group's earnings presentation, which will be broadcast over the internet on November 18th, some sources suggest.
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Tocco goes pink at the Carphonewarehouse
Posted: 13 August 2008
Fans of the Samsung Tocco will now be able to get their hands on a pink version of the handset, it has emerged.
Product Reviews reports that the Carphonewarehouse is now stocking the mobile phones having received a great deal of positive feedback on the Tocco's compact design and styling.
It is noted that in addition to the Samsung Tocco's "elegant design and … small compact size", the manufacturer has equipped the model with 3G connectivity and a 2.8-inch touch-screen.
Available from the Carphonewarehouse on a £30 T Mobile contract, which includes 700 free minutes and unlimited texts, it adds the phone's "bright pink colour contributes to what would be an ideal ...
Details of three new Samsung headsets announced
Posted: 31 July 2008
Samsung has announced the launch of three new Bluetooth headsets, according to reports.
Phones Review states that the WEP250, WEP350 and WEP700 are all "stylish" in their design and offer value for money, although it has not yet been stated if and when the models will head to the UK.
Citing justamp, the website says that the WEP250 is the successor to the manufacturer's popular WEP200 headset and is designed to be a budget model. The unit weighs 11 grams and has seven hours' battery life on talk and 100 hours on standby.
The WEP350 focuses on portability and at 5.9 mm thick claims to be the thinnest headset in the world, the model comes in glossy black, romantic red and metall ...
Teenage girls 'love their mobile phones'
Posted: 29 July 2008
A US study has revealed that mobile phones are proving hugely popular with the female teenage market.
The survey, put together by MultiMedia Intelligence, revealed that 91 per cent of 17-year-old girls in the US have mobile phones, in comparison to 78 per cent of boys the same age.
Frank Dickson, chief research officer at the organisation, said the figures showed the importance of the demographic to both networks and manufacturers, adding that it was clear these companies were doing all they can to attract young consumers.
"Targeting teens at the right age and gender is critical to maximise subscriber gains. Targeting teens at the wrong age at a particular gender will cause operato ...
