Business Mobile World

10 reasons to use Business Mobile World

2012-02-03T13:58:44.515+00:00

Mobile communications are important to your business so put their management in safe hands.

Here are 10 reasons to use Business Mobile World:

1. Saving you money – for just a few minutes of your time you can get a quotation from us that will beat your existing deal in most cases.

2. Saving you time – one call to us is all it takes to get your problems sorted. No waiting in queues for the network call centres.

3. Expert advice – with 15 years’ experience in the mobile industry we have the knowledge to answer your questions and give you the best advice.

4. Integrated solutions – it’s not just mobiles with us. We offer the latest mobile and fixed telecoms technology to give your business the competitive edge.

5. Customer service – we have grown steadily through getting new business, but, more importantly, keeping all of our existing customers happy. We have many who have been with us from the start.

6. Regular account reviews – periodically we review your account to make sure everything is running smoothly and your requirements are being met.

7. Dedicated Account Manager – your business will have a dedicated Account Manager who will look after you, giving you the highest level of service.

8. Full range of handsets – we can supply any UK handsets free of charge on a range of tariffs.

9. Independent – we are not tied to one network so you receive impartial advice.

10. Not just mobiles – we can give your business a total telecoms solution spanning all of your phone and data needs.

Best of all our services are free of charge to you, we are paid by the networks to look after your business.

Still not convinced? Put us to the test.

Get in touch with us armed with your latest bill and see what we can offer you. It could be a very profitable decision!

Get a landline number for your mobile

2012-01-23T10:54:23.609+00:00

For small businesses, particularly SOHOs (small office/home office), a lot of time can be spent away from the office doing your job, meaning that your mobile phone is your most important means of communication. Advertising your mobile number to your customers does not present a professional façade and for credibility a landline number is needed.

However a landline, or fixed line, ties someone to the office, is answered by an answerphone message or, in the worst case scenario, rings unanswered. Could a landline number that rings on your mobile phone be the answer?

There are now many different solutions that give you a virtual landline number that rings on your mobile. The main difference is pricing and which one is best for you will depend largely upon your usage.

Vodafone One Net Express

Probably the most well known solution is Vodafone’s One Net Express. Originally a standalone product it is now possible to include it with a standard Vodafone tariff making it much more attractive and affordable to the average small business user.

Your virtual landline number is held by Vodafone and rings on your mobile without being diverted. This means that there are no call charges for transferring calls between landline and mobile. You also get a number of phone system features such as call waiting, music on hold, hunt groups etc. which are included within your package.

Basic tariffs start at £35 plus VAT which includes 300 mobile minutes, 3,000 landline minutes, 250 texts and 500MB of data. Higher tariffs are available for larger users.

Other networks offer similar products which work slightly differently but produce broadly the same end result.

Call management solutions

Other products exist which give you a virtual landline and then divert the calls to your mobile. This makes them non-network specific and means you can have your mobile contract with any provider and still receive calls. There is usually a charge for the diversion though so they only really work out cost effective for light users.

They do have the flexibility to be diverted to any number, so you can divert them to another landline at reduced costs, or change the diverted number at any time.

Compare available solutions

At Business Mobile World we offer a range of solutions for having a landline number on your mobile. We can provide you with a comparison between products and guide you to the best option for your usage.

It is not only SOHOs who take advantage of this new technology, many larger businesses look at similar arrangements to make their method of communication more flexible, ensuring more calls get answered by the right person first time. This increases productivity and customer satisfaction.

December's Top 10 business mobiles

2012-01-04T15:23:20.546+00:00

The latest Top 10 list of business mobile phones has been compiled based on December’s dispatch figures.

Continuing its good run of success is Nokia’s C2-01. It’s been a while since Nokia claimed top spot (May 2011 in fact) but their C series of phones are very popular with the C1-01 also making an appearance at number 5.

Nokia have 4 entries this month. After the C2-01 and the C1-01 which have already been mentioned they also have the E6 in fourth place and the perennial favourite, the 6303i, bringing up the rear in 10^th.

A new entry at 2 is the HTC Wildfire S. This Android-powered phone packs a lot in for its very modest price tag making it a winner with savvy businesses.

Down from top spot last month is the Apple iPhone 4S, although sales figures were still very good. December is a bumper month for phone sales as mobiles remain high on many people’s Christmas lists.

No Top 10 list would be complete without a tradesman’s phone, and this month at number 6 comes the Samsung B2100. In a similar vein is the Motorola ES400 at 8, this rugged phone also has a barcode scanner and is very much in favour with our transport sector clients.

Remaining at 7 is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro. It looks like this is bucking the usual trend for Sony handsets and is continuing to be popular!

The last place in the list, at number 9, is for the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Not a good month for RIM, the manufacturers behind the BlackBerry brand, with a single entry only at a lowly position.

The Top 10 business mobiles for December 2011:

(2) Nokia C2-01
(-) HTC Wildfire S
(1) Apple iPhone 4S
(-) Nokia E6
(-) Nokia C1-01
(-) Samsung B2100
(7) Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
(6) Motorola ES400
(3) BlackBerry 8520 Curve
(4) Nokia 6303i

Don’t forget, as an independent business mobile dealer we can supply you with any UK handset on your network of choice. Contact us for pricing and a free quotation.

The latest Top 10 business mobile list

2011-12-05T16:14:16.562+00:00

The figures are in for last month’s mobile phone sales and we’ve compiled them into a Top 10 as usual.

The new number 1 is no surprise, the much vaunted iPhone 4S is on the wish list for a lot of business users as well as consumers! After this there is a real mixture of handsets covering the whole spectrum of business mobiles from simple talk and text phones through to high-end SmartPhones.

At 2 is the Nokia C2-01. Whilst this looks like a basic phone at first glance it is a 3G handset and does handle email and web browsing. As an inexpensive business phone it fits the bill and, being a Nokia, it is likely to be durable and trouble free to operate.

Third in the list is the first of four BlackBerry phones, the 8520 Curve. Again this is a well-priced phone rather than being feature-packed, but for many business users this is the entry-level BlackBerry.

At 4 is Nokia’s second phone, the 6303i. Very similar in many respects to the C2-01 and an old favourite in our Top 10 lists. It’s not a phone that is going to be fashionable any time soon but as a business tool it does the job.

BlackBerry’s 2^nd entry is at 5, the 9780 Bold. A better handset than the 8520 it is also more expensive which makes it slightly less popular amongst savvy business users.

At 6 is the Motorola ES400. This is very much a specialist handset and is used by a lot of transport and logistics companies for its barcode reading and signature capture software.

Seventh position is occupied by the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro. It’s not too often we see Sony Ericsson in the list, but this handset has a good spec at a reasonable price, hence its appearance.

No Top 10 list is complete without a “tough” phone. This month’s is no exception with the JCB Tradesman phone making it in at number 8.

Finally to round out the list are the BlackBerry 9300 Curve and the 9800 Bold. BlackBerry remains popular amongst business users, primarily for its email capabilities.

The full Top 10 business mobiles for November 2011:

Apple iPhone 4S
Nokia C2-01
BlackBerry 8520 Curve
Nokia 6303i
BlackBerry 9780 Bold
Motorola ES400
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
JCB Tradesman
BlackBerry 9300 Curve
BlackBerry 9800

Reducing Costs in 2012

2011-11-24T16:02:07.921+00:00

As we approach the end of 2011 it is time to look forward to what 2012 is going to bring for your business. Outside of the retail sector many businesses will have time to attend to some housekeeping as business slows down approaching Christmas and the New Year.

This time could be used to look at all of your business outgoings and formulate a plan to reduce them or at least review them to ensure you have the best tariffs available for each of your different services.

One area in which businesses can save a lot of money is mobile communications. Telecoms technology is moving at such a pace that it is possible your current handsets are obsolete and newer mobile devices could help improve the way you work and drive the productivity of your employees.

Business mobile tariffs are also changing constantly offering you the opportunity to better match a tariff to your actual usage. By doing this you can eliminate either unused allowances that you are paying for or overspend on usage outside of bundled allowances.

Including business changes

During 2011 your business may have changed – more or fewer employees, different ways of working, new IT systems – all of these need to be factored in to a business mobile review. At the same time you need to consider likely changes in 2012 to ensure the chosen tariff will meet your requirements going forward.

New unified communications products such as Vodafone One Net can also be considered, particularly if your landline systems are also approaching end of life. A review encompassing all of your telecoms is available to ensure you optimise the different communication strands to achieve the best cost/benefit balance to maximise productivity and profit.

Implementing new devices into your organisation need not be disruptive and we are available for technical help and support in getting your new mobile devices up and running smoothly.

We have considerable expertise with the most popular business phones. This includes BlackBerry (and their data solutions – BIS, BES, BES Express), iPhone, and the latest SmartPhones. You will also benefit from your own account manager and a customer service team that are available when you need them.

Top 5 mobile phone developments

2011-11-07T14:04:27.734+00:00

Mobile technology is moving at such a pace that it's hard to keep up. Each manufacturer is trying to outdo the others with a new development, and every new development is then adopted, refined and extended by others.

Here are our idea of the Top 5 mobile phone developments (in no particular order), some of which have arrived (albeit in a limited way) and others which are coming in the future:

Mobile 3D

It's all the rage at the cinema and is now moving into the home market too. Developments in 3D without having to wear glasses means that 3D is now available on a handful of mobile handsets such as the HTC Evo 3D and LG Optimus 3D. More 3D content for mobiles is being developed which will further spur manufacturers to include it in future SmartPhone specs.

NFC

Near Field Communications. This is the technology found in contactless payment systems such as the Oyster Card. It will allow you to pay for small items such as newspapers, chocolate bars etc. with a swipe of your mobile. Handsets are already including it within their specs, although there are not many retailers where it can be used currently. Alliances between manufacturers, banks and mobile networks will ensure this system gains ground in the very near future.

Whilst the current 3G mobile data network can only deliver a maximum of 14.4Mbps, 4G promises speeds up to 300Mbps. Unfortunately this is very much one for the future. Even though 4G is already available in some countries the likelihood is that it will not see the light of day in the UK until 2013.

Cloud Technology

As more businesses move their infrastructure into the cloud the need for mobile devices which can interact with this information on the move will increase. Whilst existing SmartPhones offer the connectivity, the user experience is not always good on a restricted size screen. Tablets can give a better experience but are harder to carry around. Devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Note, with its 5.3 inch screen, may become more popular as devices which offer the best of both worlds.

Voice Recognition

Could Siri, the personal assistant on Apple's new iPhone 4S based on voice recognition and limited AI, be a game changer? The signs are good. Early reports of its usefulness are very positive and it is almost certain that other manufacturers/OSs will be including more advanced voice recognition technology in the future.

Best business mobiles - October 2011

2011-11-01T12:20:07.781+00:00

We have compiled our Top 10 business mobile phones for October 2011 and there are some interesting results.

At the top of the list is the LG E900 Optimus 7 handset. We sent out a number of these for a large client who was specifically after Windows Phone 7 mobiles. This operating system is favoured by some server administrators and is also becoming more popular amongst consumers. Nokia's tie up with Microsoft and their release of 2 new SmartPhones powered by this OS will see its popularity grow.

The iPhone 4 remains as popular as ever. The new iPhone 4S is selling well too - Apple have reported it being their best ever iPhone launch.

BlackBerry have three handsets in the Top 10 and their Curve range, the 9300 3G and 8520 occupy the third and fourth places. The more expensive 9900 Bold completes the list at 10.

At numbers 5 and 6 are two of Samsung's tough phones, the B2710 and B2100. Ideal for workmen or those that tend to drop or damage their phones during the course of their work.

Nokia have the phones at 7 and 8. The Nokia 6303i, a regular in the list, and the C1-01. Finally, at number 9 is the HTC Wildfire, a great value SmartPhone running the Android OS.

The full list is as follows:

LG E900 Optimus 7
Apple iPhone 4
BlackBerry 9300 Curve
BlackBerry 8520 Curve
Samsung B2710
Samsung B2100
Nokia 6303i
Nokia C1-01
HTC Wildfire
BlackBerry 9900 Bold

Choose the best business mobile for your business

As independent mobile phone providers we can supply any handset available in the UK on a wide range of business tariffs. Contact us for more information.

From a single handset to several hundred we value every enquiry and work hard to save you money and improve your communications.

Derbyshire business mobile deals

2011-10-11T14:45:29.234+01:00

Whilst we are able to provide business mobiles to companies of all sizes throughout the UK, being based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, means that we can offer a real local service to businesses in the region large and small.

There are many advantages to using a local mobile supplier. We are able to provide faster assistance when things go wrong, such as broken or faulty handsets, and can quickly be with you with replacements without any postal delays.

You will get to know the people dealing with your account, by phone, email and face-to-face, and have continuity of service throughout your account. You do not have to ring a call centre and speak to a random operator when you need help.

Often using local suppliers is seen as more costly than going via a larger company. This is not the case with us. Our partnership with 21C Telecom, a Vodafone Platinum Partner, gives us access to the best deals for your mobile phones and for a full range of telecoms products and services.

We will also reciprocate trading with businesses in Derbyshire. Wherever possible we like to use local companies for all of our own consumables and infrastructure.

Derbyshire and surrounding counties

Our Ilkeston base enables us to quickly visit your business in both Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire too. We have the majority of our clients in the East Midlands meaning that we are regularly in your area to offer advice and assistance as necessary.

Are you coming to the end of your current business mobile contract? Before renewing at least give us the opportunity to take a look at your bills to see whether savings could be made. Your business could be saving a lot of money by ensuring you are on the correct tariff for your usage.

As a local supplier we can sit down with you to go through all of the different options and show you the different devices on offer. You can try them out, see what new mobile technology could do for your business.

If you still have a while to run on your current contract you can still contact us. Often savings can be enough to cover buy-out costs and still deliver lower monthly payments. Or put us in your diary to call a couple of months before expiry.

Apple release details of iPhone 4S

2011-10-05T14:50:40.875+01:00

Billed as "the most amazing iPhone yet" the iPhone 4S boasts a faster dual-core A5 chip and a range of other features which keep iPhone ahead of the pack:

8MP camera with all new optics
1080p HD video
Retina display screen
iOS5
iCloud
Siri (voice command intelligent assistant).

It will be available from October 14th in the UK from Apple stores starting at £499 for a 16GB version.

The iPhone 4S features in more detail

Running iOS5, an operating system with 200 extra features according to Apple, in tandem with the new A5 chip (two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics) it will be faster than the iPhone 4 for just about everything but still retaining an excellent battery life too.

The Retina display screen is the highest-resolution phone screen ever with a pixel density so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels, ideal for displaying photos from the 8-megapixel resolution camera with a custom lens and larger f/2.4 aperture. Or the 1080p HD video which runs at 30 frames per second.

iCloud stores music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents and more which can be shared across all of your Apple devices (including iPads and iPods).

Then there's Siri, your own virtual assistant which responds to your voice commands. According to Apple Siri "not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean. It works out the right apps to use to find the right answer. It makes phone calls, sends messages, schedules meetings, sets reminders and more." All with the power of your voice.

For business mobile contracts, including the new iPhone 4S, please contact us directly.

iPhone 5 to be announced on 4th October?

2011-09-28T14:16:54.453+01:00

The new iPhone handset (it could be called the iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S) is thought by many to be officially announced on the 4th October. What we know for certain is that Apple have announced a "media event" for that day and this has sparked a lot of speculation that the iPhone 5 will be unveiled.

In fact Apple could unveil more than one new iPhone with a "5" version for developed markets and a simpler (and cheaper) iPhone for countries such as China where there is huge scope for more sales and to increase Apple's market share.

Whilst the iPhone 4 is the bestselling SmartPhone since launching mid 2010, Apple face increased competition from Google's Android operating system which now powers dozens of handsets with specifications to match the i4. Android now has 40% market share within the smartPhone marketplace.

There are many rumours circulating about what the iPhone 5 will contain in terms of features. They will have to be pretty good to convince iPhone 4 owners to upgrade, particularly if the i5 is as expensive at launch as many think it will be. The one solid rumour is an NFC chip which will enable contactless payment.

Apple may also have news on iCloud and iOS5 at the October event, we will detail all of the news as soon as it is available.