Link Telecom has been named as the nation's top Orange Business Specialist performer.

The firm, which has branches in Keighley, Bradford and Skipton, was one of the first UK dealers to be appointed as an authorised Orange Business Specialist just last year.

Mike Bower, managing director of Link Telecom, said: "Having been one of Orange UK's top five dealers for four years running, to now land the top Orange Business Specialist accolade is a major achievement for the company.

"We were the first firm in the Yorkshire region to fit the Orange Business Specialist criteria and have focused on the initiative since its launch as our long-standing relationship with Orange has developed.

"The award reflects Link Telecom's record performance levels in the regional business-to-business sector, in which we are now a key player.

"It clearly illustrates that Yorkshire business people are keen to maximise the potential of their mobile networks by taking advantage of the value-added services available through the Orange Business Specialist programme."

Stuart Henry, Orange UK's head of sales, added: "As one of the pioneers on the Orange Business Specialist programme, we are delighted with the way Link Telecom has developed business customers in their local area.

"The programme was developed to help selected dealers offer small business customers an increased level of bespoke assistance.

"I'd like to pass on my congratulations to Link Telecom for winning the top Orange Business Specialist prize."

To mark the accolade, Link Telecom is offering firms a free tariff analysis of their mobile phone bills.

Mr Bower explains: "We estimate that as many as 70 per cent of business users are on tariffs costing them more than they need to pay.

"The audit provides an in-depth analysis of how companies are using their phone networks and produces a detailed report on performance and cost, along with savings that could potentially be made."