Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have implemented a 'kill switch' to disable stolen, unsold smartphones from their stores. This aims to combat rising retail theft and the black market for stolen devices, following resistance from major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to a universal solution.
Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have introduced a 'kill switch' technology to disable stolen smartphones from their retail stores, aiming to combat rising mobile retail crime and the black market for stolen devices.
CK Hutchison Holdings’ shares climbed to their highest level since 2020 after the conglomerate announced plans to exit the UK mobile market, signalling that investors believe the Li family may once again have timed an industry peak before the broader market. Shares rose about 12 per cent to HK$73.30 on Monday from the May 5 close, after the company said it would sell its 49 per cent stake in VodafoneThree for US$5.8 billion. CK Hutchison said the disposal was expected to generate a gain of about...
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison agrees to sell 49% stake as it attempts to reshape its portfolioBusiness live – latest updatesVodafone is to take full control of the UK’s biggest mobile operator in a £4.3bn buyout deal with the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison.Billionaire Li Ka-shing’s business said it had agreed to sell its 49% stake in VodafoneThree – a network with more than 27 million subscribers – to its partner Vodafone. Continue reading...
La operación marca la salida definitiva del grupo hongkonés del mercado británico y acelera la consolidación de las telecomunicaciones en Europa
