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    Retailer Phones 4u 'Forced Into Administration'

    5,000 jobs at the mercy of Vodaphone

    Thousands of jobs at Phones 4u are at risk after the retailer says it was forced into administration when network operator EE joined Vodafone in cutting ties with the firm.
    Read more here ......

    http://news.sky.com/story/1335864/re...administration
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    5,000 jobs at the mercy of Vodaphone
    EE not Vodafone. This has been coming for a few months. Networks are looking to increase profits as the EU clamps down on roaming charges, and Phones4u were just an affiliate company. If the networks sell directly, they make more money per sale.
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    It's a serious problem for a distributor of anything if the supplier refuses to sell to you. In this case as Keith says its EE & Vodafone that have pulled the plug.

    I think a few years ago o2 tried kicking Carphone Warehouse into touch but they are back with them now


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    Looks like they were no longer needed

    Mobile phone stores

    Phones 4U - 550
    EE - 520
    02 - 450
    Vodafone - 360 rising to 500

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/29201191
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    I have only once bought a phone from a store, now it's just a case of renewing contract getting new phone or not etc


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    Feel sad for the people that might lose their jobs.

    I have insurance with phones 4 u which means I get a new handset in store if I damage it so sad that I may lose that facility.

    Like phones 4 u


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