Awards Update
No sooner than the awards submissions have been completed for the Mobile News Awards, but the initial announcements are out.
TMT First has been shortlisted as a finalist in every category we entered!
In an article by Mobile News, TMT First were singled out as a consistent performer. ‘A handful of businesses stood out for appearing in four or more categories, including TMT First. Their repeated presence reflects strength across a wide range of disciplines, from refurbishment and logistics through to customer service and innovation.’
This was reinforced in the article as Mobile News went on to say, ‘The result reflects a structural shift in the mobile market. Lifecycle services are no longer a niche activity but a core commercial pillar for networks, distributors and retailers alike.’
The oldest ceremony in the mobile phone calendar, the Mobile News Awards are often considered the most prestigious.
What Have We Entered?
In 2026 TMT First entered a record five categories. Last year we received three commendations for our efforts and this year we hope to go one better.
- Best Refurbishment Programme – targeting organisations that refurbish and sell phones to consumers, our consumer brand Meelie Mobile ticks all the boxes. Meelie offers competitive trade in prices and phones for sale go through extensive checks and refurbishment. Each sold with up to 2 years warranty.
- Best Lifecycle Initiative – is for organisations managing multiple lifecycle stages. TMT First is the only UK business to offer services for every stage in the circular tech economy. From recycling to repair, data wiping to grading, refurbishment to eco-friendly disposal.
- Best Secondary Market Facilitator – working with a variety of organisations from networks to retailers, emergency services to insurers; TMT First facilitates the secondary market and keeps the wheels of the circular economy turning.
- Best Secondary Market Provider – TMT First not only powers the secondary market but directly delivers services to trade clients and consumers. With our extensive accreditations from OEM’s, ISO’s and more we continue to set standards.
- Best Service & Repair Partner – holding direct partnerships with Apple, Microsoft and Samsung, plus our own academy for training technicians, TMT First is the leading repair centre. From innovative repairs to industry leading returns rates, we process 250,000 devices per annum!
Supporting Testimonials
Testimonials from suppliers and clients are essential to reinforcing our entries and giving independent testimony to our services. This year we received a record number of supporting testimonials.
It’s also important we make the judges aware of our public feedback, such as Meelie Mobile’s 4.6* rating on trust Pilot (based on 5,000+ reviews), plus another 4.6* rating from BackMarket (based on 1,000+ reviews).
Fingers Crossed
Being a quadruple finalist is in itself a major achievement, however, awards do not define a business. Awards reinforce the direction a business is taking, acknowledging the hard work and effort that has gone into building the company or service.
That said, we’d love to win one!