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Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020 and 2021
In April 2020, Phoenix Cellular were awarded the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade, the UK’s highest accolade in recognising success in business and a globally recognised royal seal of approval for UK companies.
Things to Avoid When Sourcing Refurbished Phones in the UK
The refurbished smartphone market continues to boom as cost and eco-conscious consumers look for alternatives to the expensive and wasteful new device cycle. Worldwide, sales of refurbished phones grew 4% in 2020 despite the pandemic
How Refurbished Phones Are Tested and Graded
One of the big questions people ask about buying a refurbished mobile phone is how they know what sort of working condition it is in before they spend their money. Sure, refurbished phones represent a
VP of Brightstar to Support the Phoenix Cellular Team
Mobility and distribution leader Mike Koenigsheim will be joining the Phoenix team to develop new relationships with European networks, retailers and distributors. Having spent over 10 years with Brightstar Corp as Vice President of Services,
The New Apple AirPods Pro Review
Within three months of Apple AirPods first going on sale in 2016, they’d become the number one wireless headphones in the world. Within a year, they became the number one headphones of any kind. Apple
The Best Deal You Can Offer on Black Friday 2019? Try Used Mobiles
The latest massive cultural import to cross the Atlantic from the USA is the mother of all retail discount events, the now-global institution that is Black Friday. Originally linked to Thanksgiving, in the past few
Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Microsoft Surface Duo
Microsoft’s new device was a surprise announcement at its recent tech event, which also saw debuts from the Microsoft Surface Pro X, Microsoft Surface Neo and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. Microsoft has been out of the mobile phone
Why Apple Didn’t Release iOS13 for the iPhone 6
How can you enjoy the benefits of the very latest Apple software without having to fork out a small fortune on the latest iPhone 11? Simple - just download the most recent version of iOS
Mobile World Congress Los Angeles 2019
Mobile World Congress Los Angeles is one of the fastest growing events in the United States, it brings together leading companies and influential experts from all sectors within the mobile technology industry to advance intelligent
Phoenix Cellular To Attend MWC Los Angeles
MWC Los Angeles is one of the fastest growing events in the United States that brings together leading companies and influential experts from the mobile technology industry to advance Intelligent Connectivity – a fusion of
iOS13 Update And Features List
What's new in iOS13? Here's our review and a list of the best features iOS13 has launched introducing new features to your old iPhone, with new software perks even if you haven't upgraded to Apple's
Why You Need to Get Into Used Mobile Phones Now
There’s no shortage of advice out there on the World Wide Web about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. In fact, there are so many pro tips and insider insights available that they’re
Why Businesses Should Give Their Staff Used Mobile Phones
Providing employees with a mobile phone has become standard practice for many businesses. For staff working out in the field who need to stay in touch with clients and colleagues, for remote and home workers
The New iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, What We Now Know
Yesterday Apple announced the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, with the main focus being on the new cameras, battery life, a new super retina display and all new bionic chip. The cameras
5 Reasons to Attend MWC 2020
There are plenty of large technology conferences to choose from throughout the year and around the world, GITEX in Dubai, IFA in Berlin, VivaTechnology in Paris, The Next Web in Amsterdam, RISE in Hong Kong,
What to Expect from the Next iPhone Release
It’s that time of year again - tomorrow at 6pm GMT, all eyes in the mobile industry will look towards Apple’s Californian headquarters in anticipation of the autumnal tradition that is iPhone Release Day. Although
Phoenix Cellular To Attend IFA Berlin
The final big technology show of 2019 is IFA Berlin where we'll see the last goodies revealed before Christmas. The show is all about technology and innovation, taking place from the 6th–11th September. Some of the
How Big Will the Used Phone Industry Get?
The growth in popularity of pre-owned mobile phones is one of the big trends shaping the global mobile industry right now. As global sales of new smartphones dip - six consecutive quarters of decline, as
Phoenix Cellular to Exhibit at MWC Barcelona
MWC Barcelona is the largest mobile event in the world, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology over 2,500 leading businesses. Visit Phoenix at MWC Barcelona Phoenix Cellular will be exhibiting at MWC 2020 in
Three Tips for Buying Used iPhones Wholesale
The used smartphone market has been booming in recent years. Now worth an estimated $20bn dollars worldwide, trade in used mobile phones has grown on the back of consumers looking for better value from their
What is the Best Country to Buy a Used or Refurbished Phone?
The global market for used and refurbished phones is soaring. In 2018, the value of refurbished phone sales worldwide leapt by an astonishing 10% in a single quarter. As sales of new devices plateau, demand
Used But Not Abused: Why Second-Hand Phones Are Now The Story
Paul Walters, director at Phoenix Cellular, explains how the mobile industry is warming to used devices, and why they are now headline news. Five years ago, any of us would go into a high street
Used Mobiles Can Save Businesses A THIRD Off Their Device Costs
More and more businesses are treating mobile phones as a core part of their IT assets. As trends like home and remote working take off, the need to ensure employees have the right equipment to
How Do You Know Wholesale Used Phones Are In Good Condition?
There is no doubt that the phrase ‘second hand’ carries a certain stigma with it. When we talk about second-hand goods of any kind, the instinctive associations many people make are with ideas of things
iPhone XS vs X: Is There a Difference When Buying Used?
If Apple had been as consistent with how it has named its new iPhone models as it has been with its release dates, we’d all be looking forward to the iPhone 12 hitting the shelves
Why Networks Should Supply Used Mobile Phones
Mobile phone retail has changed considerably over the years. Not so long ago, network operators sat as the kingpins of the whole ecosystem. As the gatekeepers of connectivity, they could also dictate who sold the
When Can We Expect The First 5G iPhone?
It feels as if we've been talking about the arrival of 5G forever. Almost as soon as 4G arrived, creating mobile data connections that were comparable in performance to broadband internet, the worlds of technology