A DEAL to save more than 350 Phones 4u jobs has been agreed.
Network operator EE confirmed today (Monday, September 22) that it is to buy 58 of the collapsed mobile phone retailer's stores, safeguarding 359 jobs.
The agreement with administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers comes after Vodafone said on Friday (September 19) it would buy 140 Phones 4u stores, safeguarding 887 jobs.
Staff from the two Worcester branches are waiting to hear if they will lose their job.
Phones 4u plunged into administration last week following EE's decision not to renew its contract, putting 5,600 jobs at risk.
Dixons Carphone has already said it will take on the 800 staff who worked at 160 Phones 4u sites within Currys/PC World stores.
EE said the stores and 359 employees will be transferred with immediate effect, although the location of the shops has not been disclosed.
It is planned for most to open in the next week.
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