Ipswich's twelfth device repair shop to open on Buttermarket

A new phone and laptop repair shop is set to open its doors on Ipswich's Buttermarket, bringing the total number of similar businesses in the town centre to twelve.

Mobile Crafts on Buttermarket, Ipswich
Mobile Crafts on Buttermarket, Ipswich

Why it matters: The arrival of Mobile Crafts adds to the growing number of mobile phone repair businesses in Ipswich town centre, in what must be one of the most hotly contested device repair markets in the world.

Mobile Crafts on Buttermarket, Ipswich
Mobile Crafts is Ipswich town centre's twelfth device repair shop Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

The big picture: The shop, which bills itself as "Phone and Laptop Repair Specialists", is in the final stages of preparation at 18 Buttermarket.

What's happening: Exterior work is complete with signage fitted, and the interior fit-out appears to be nearing completion, suggesting the opening is imminent.

The bottom line: While an exact opening date hasn't been announced, the advanced state of the store's preparation indicates Mobile Crafts will soon be ready to welcome customers.

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