Monzo goes mobile: UK fintech debuts cell service in tie-up with Virgin Media O2 Fintech Monzo is set to launch its mobile service this summer in the firm’s latest play at diversifying its income from its traditional digital banking roots. The London-based fintech has sealed a tie-up with Virgin Media O2 and 1Global to kick off ‘Monzo Mobile’ – a phone plan and e-sim offering. Virgin will provide the UK [...]
Tesco Mobile returns to profit thanks to Samsung Galaxy telecoms Tesco Mobile returned to profit thanks to Brits’ demand for premiums handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, it has been revealed. The provider, which is a joint venture between the supermarket giant and Virgin Media 02, has posted a pre-tax profit of £1.2m for 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show. The [...]
Over 3000 phones marked thanks to the City Business Improvement Districts Partner Free phone marking sessions run by the five Canada Business Improvement Districts, in partnership with Canada Police, has resulted in more than 3000 phones marked to help combat the increase in mobile phone theft. Various pop-up events took place across the city from June until August, where people had discreet [...]