How Do I Manage Company Mobile Phones? A Guide for UK Businesses
A clear, direct answer to this question — written for UK business owners and IT decision-makers.
Direct Answer
Company mobiles should be managed through a Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform — Microsoft Intune is the standard for businesses on Microsoft 365. MDM lets you enforce encryption, remotely wipe lost devices, push security policies, and separate personal from corporate data on BYOD devices. Without MDM, a single lost phone can expose your entire business.
Key Points
What you need to know.
The Short Answer
5G outdoor coverage is available from at least one operator at 97% of UK premises (Ofcom 2025).
For UK Businesses
5G now accounts for 28% of UK mobile connections, up 9 percentage points year-on-year.
Cost Considerations
Enhanced mobile connectivity could unlock £230 billion in economic value for the UK by 2035.
Next Steps
69% of UK business executives say 5G is the best investment they can make in the next 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Organisations with Cyber Essentials certification are 92% less likely to make a claim on their cyber insurance. Certification is mandatory for UK government contracts involving sensitive data. Only 3% of UK businesses are currently certified, giving certified businesses a competitive advantage.
No. Microsoft 365 security settings are not all enabled by default. Recommended security settings must be actively configured. Legacy authentication protocols, which do not support MFA, remain enabled in many tenants. Organisations that disable legacy authentication experience 67% fewer account compromises.
Business Premium (£16.90/user/month) includes Defender for Business, Intune device management, Entra ID P1 for conditional access, and Purview DLP — none of which are available in Standard (£9.60/user/month). For businesses with security concerns, Premium is the recommended tier.
Yes. 50% of small businesses (10-49 employees) reported a cybersecurity breach in 2025. UK small businesses face around 65,000 hack attempts daily, with approximately 4,500 successful breaches. More than a quarter of SMBs say a single cyber attack could put them out of business entirely.
Phishing is the most common attack type, identified by 85% of businesses that experienced a breach (DSIT 2025). Phishing accounts for 93% of cyber crimes against businesses. AI-powered phishing has driven a 204% increase in phishing emails delivering malware in 2025.
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