Which company did Dragon Peter Jones establish in the telecommunications industry?

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Dragon Peter Jones established Phones International Group in the telecommunications industry.

Phones International Group was founded by Jones in 1998 as a telecommunications business. The company operated in the mobile-phone sector, a field that was expanding rapidly as cellular devices became common among consumers and businesses.

Jones's experience in technology and communications formed part of the business background he brought to Dragon's Den. He became one of the programme's best-known investors and was the only original Dragon to remain on the panel continuously from the first series.

Phones International Group should not be confused with Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone or Virgin Mobile. Those are separate businesses with different ownership histories. Jones has also been involved in other ventures, including investments and companies in media, property and consumer products, so the telecommunications company is only one part of his career.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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