News from the telecoms and mobile phone insurance world
RIM hit back at Apple
RIM the makers of Blackberry handsets have hit back at claims from Apple that all Smartphones experience similar reception problems as the iPhone4. Last week, Apple were forced, due to growing criticism, to hold a press conference where they said that all iPhone4 users would be given a band that would help improve reception. At this conference, which was hosted by Steve Jobs, he said that most or all smartphones experience poor reception at times.
In a joint statement from RIM, its co-chief executives Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie said: ‘Apple’s attempt to draw RIM into Apple’s self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple’s claims about RIM products appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public’s understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple’s difficult situation.’
Shebang to walk away from Tesco deal
Shebang, the mobile distributor, have announced that they have served notice to Tesco to walk away from their £20 million supply contract deal. The firm said the decision was down to lack of profitability and a lack of collaboration in developing contact sales.
Shebang managing director Iain Humphrey said: “It is a major contract, and was a significant win for us at the time. But, from our experience, we do not believe it has offered us sufficient value, and we do not consider Tesco to understand the value supply partners bring, nor share in the reward with them. There is a transition period now of 90 days to ensure Tesco’s business is not interrupted.
“We will remodel the Shebang business without Tesco. Low-margin turnover is not our goal. We want profitable business, and to work with our customers in a real partnership arrangement that utilises our logistics expertise, so we both win from the relationship.”