Micro-P gets mobile with Samsung

Distributor set to take on latest range of smartphones from mobile giant

Simon Stanford: It is important that we continue to expand distribution

Samsung Electronics has broadened its UK distribution partnership with Micro-Peripherals (Micro-P) to include its range of mobile phones.

Micro-P will handle the vendor’s complete range including its latest releases: Monte, Galaxy Portal, Diva and Genio Slide; as well as its existing range: Solid Extreme, Delphi, Shark, S3550, Megacell, Omina 11 and Omnia Pro B7330.

The distributor will also supply its latest smartphone ranges, Wave and Galaxy S, due to launch next month.

Simon Stanford, head of mobile for Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “We have had a successful 2009 and are committed to strengthening our position in the UK mobile market by introducing products that build on the momentum of the launches of recent handsets.

“We already have an extremely successful distribution network in place, but it is important that we continue to review and expand this in order to support launches we have planned for later in the year, as well as continuing consumer demand for our other handsets,” he said.

Gerry O’Keefe, managing director of Micro-P, said: “Samsung is an important partner for us and we are delighted to be adding to the portfolio of products we already look after for the company across its voice, data and mobile technologies.

“The addition of Samsung to our mobile proposition comes at an ideal time for Micro-P. The roadmap for 2010 shows great growth potential, especially into the smartphone space, and this, coupled with our airtime, accessories and applications, gives us greater opportunities to offer a total solution,” he added.