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African asian entrepreneurs recycled phones to green energy funding

GSMA fund backs mobile climate & circularity startups

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GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
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Spirent launches Landslide E20 OTA for real handset lab testing

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Spirent unveils Landslide E20 OTA, an automated platform for real handset testing across 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi in controlled lab settings.
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Huawei announces royalty rates for patent license programs

Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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The company announced royalty rates for its handsets, Wi-Fi, and IoT patent license programs, aimed at balancing innovation and adoption.
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Trade up your mobile with Vodafone Trade-In

Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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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.
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New Kid on the Block

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Orcon, best known for its calling and internet services, recently entered the overcrowded mobile market with a 'no contract' approach to owning handsets.
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Vodafone signs Amway

Tue, 29th Sep 2009
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Vodafone partners with Amway to promote handsets and services through Amway's extensive network of independent business owners in New Zealand.
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MWC in a nutshell

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.