Simon Fort

Head of Channel

As Head of Channel at Cellhire, Simon works with the UK's leading telecoms and IT resellers, helping wholesale and value-added reseller partners build competitive mobile and SIM connectivity propositions. Simon has more than 25 years of experience in the telecoms and mobile industry. He has worked across product marketing, commercial management and channel development, building a comprehensive understanding of the mobile market, its technology and its business drivers.

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Knowledge areas

Wholesale, Reseller & VAR Markets

Mobile & SIM Solutions

Telecoms Market Insight

Blog articles by Simon Fort

6 Oct 2026The VodafoneThree Merger: What it Means for Channel Partners and Their Business CustomersVodafoneThree brings better coverage but less network choice. See what it means for resellers, wholesale pricing, and business mobile customers.Thought LeadershipReseller5 min read
24 Jul 2025Wholesale connectivity explained: benefits and use cases for IoT deploymentsDiscover cost-effective wholesale connectivity for IoT SIMs and how adaptable data solutions assist businesses in expanding and maintaining connectivity.IoT6 min read
16 Jun 2025Dual-use eSIMs: Streamlining business and personal connectivity on a single deviceGet the best dual-use UK eSIMs for business and personal lines. Enable flexible working or resell with white-label options and remote management tools.eSIM5 min read

30 Apr 2025Guide to seamless maritime connectivity solutionsRead our guide to maritime connectivity solutions for seamless voice and data at sea. Stay connected with reliable cellular and satellite networks.IoT6 min read
31 Jul 20245 use cases for eSIMs for mobile resellers and Channel PartnersIn the competitive landscape of mobile connectivity, it is important that as a Channel Partners you keep on the front foot and ensure that you are constantly adding value for your customers. Integrating eSIMs into your portfolio can open new revenue streams for your business as well as offer your customers with a more adaptable, personalised, and environmentally conscious solution.eSIM6 min read
15 Oct 2023Mix and match networks through CellhireTo achieve success as a telecommunications reseller, you must have the ability to stand out from the crowd and offer a solution to your potential customers that exceeds your competition. Offering flexibility to your customers can enhance the customer experience making them stickier, driving longer-term revenues with a higher profit.Reseller3 min read
13 Oct 2023Why it’s time to adopt eSIM technology in your businessIt is important that as a business, colleagues have reliable, trusted, and consistent connectivity. Integrating eSIMs within your company helps to do this for your business with a more adaptable, personalised, and environmentally conscious solution.eSIM5 min read
25 Sep 2023PSTN switch off 2025 – what opportunities are arising?The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) allows for traditional fixed line telephony over copper telephone lines using analogue signalling. In addition to traditional voice services, many specialised services that use the PSTN will need to make the move to digital solutions before the December 2025 PSTN/ISDN switch off and September 2023 “Stop-Sell” deadlines.PSTN4 min read