Which company did Dragon's Den investor Peter Jones co-found with Simon Dolan?

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Peter Jones co-founded Phones International Group with Simon Dolan.

Phones International Group was a telecommunications business established by Peter Jones and Simon Dolan in 1998. The company operated in the mobile-phone sector, a field that helped Jones build substantial experience before he became widely known as a Dragon's Den investor. The business was later sold to Data Select in 2005.

Jones's wider career has included interests in technology, media, retail and property. His telecommunications background is one reason he has often evaluated pitches involving consumer technology, subscription models and scalable distribution.

The company is easy to confuse with Phones 4u or Carphone Warehouse because all operated in the mobile-phone retail market. They were separate businesses. Phones International Group is the specific company linked to Jones and Dolan, while Phones 4u was founded by John Caudwell.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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