Vodafone grows UK customers but Germany hit by price rises
11 months ago

Vodafone grows UK customers but Germany hit by price rises

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The global telecoms group is The company said UK service revenue increased by 5.2% in the last three months of the year, compared with the same period a year before. Our announced transactions in the UK and Spain are progressing well, and we are in active discussions in Italy Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Chief executive Margherita Della Valle said Vodafone is in “active discussions” in Italy over a possible deal. She said: “We maintained good service revenue momentum in the third quarter across both Europe and Africa, supported by a further acceleration of Vodafone Business, with our cloud and Internet of Things services growing over 20%.

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Keep your business connected with Vodafone Business network and broadband deals
6 days, 17 hours ago

Keep your business connected with Vodafone Business network and broadband deals

The Independent  

Setting up as a sole trader or expanding your small business can have enough complications as it is, let alone trying to set up a reliable internet connection that won’t drop during an important call. Vodafone Business Unlimited Max: Was £30, now £15 per month for the first six months, Vodafone.co.uk 5G Ultra is the name for Vodafone Business service …

Vodafone-Three merger: What does it mean for phone bills?
1 month ago

Vodafone-Three merger: What does it mean for phone bills?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Representing the UK’s third and fourth biggest network operators, Vodafone and Three’s merger deal …

Vodafone's £16.5bn mega-merger with Three gets the green light from the competition regulator
1 month ago

Vodafone's £16.5bn mega-merger with Three gets the green light from the competition regulator

Daily Mail  

Vodafone's mega-merger with rival network Three has been given the green light by the competition regulator. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority cleared the way for the £16.5billion tie-up on condition that both companies invest billions in the UK’s 5G mobile network as well as cap prices on their lowest-cost mobile plans. Approved: Vodafone's mega-merger with rival network Three will …

A firm ringing the changes: Vodafone has changed the narrative for UK and global takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER
1 month ago

A firm ringing the changes: Vodafone has changed the narrative for UK and global takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER

Daily Mail  

The struggle has been long. Despite vocal opposition from rivals, it convinced the rigorous Competition & Markets Authority that in mobile telecoms three big players could be better than four. In the technology/telecommunications space, where innovation and investment are everything, Vodafone boss Margherita Della Valle convinced the CMA that by putting £11billion on the table to upgrade the combined networks …

The rich country with the worst mobile-phone service
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The rich country with the worst mobile-phone service

Live Mint  

BRITAIN HAS long been a pioneer in telecoms. Until 2020 Britain’s four mobile operators were enthusiastic buyers of 5G equipment manufactured by Huawei, a Chinese firm; the British government was satisfied that Huawei’s kit would not offer a backdoor for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party. But after intense lobbying from America, Britain’s politicians reversed course: telecoms operators must now …

Vodafone and Three £15bn merger could get green light, UK watchdog says
2 months ago

Vodafone and Three £15bn merger could get green light, UK watchdog says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The £15 billion merger between …

Vodafone and Three £15bn merger on course for green light
2 months ago

Vodafone and Three £15bn merger on course for green light

The Telegraph  

A £15bn merger between Vodafone and Three is on course to be given the green light after Sir Keir Starmer vowed to “rip up” red tape blocking investment in Britain. “If we look at the Vodafone and Three case, were we to conclude that the merger should be cleared on competition grounds, that, in part, would be because there’s a …

Vodafone and Three UK promise £10-a-month price cap for some mobile deals
3 months, 1 week ago

Vodafone and Three UK promise £10-a-month price cap for some mobile deals

The Independent  

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Millions of Vodafone and Three customers could see their bills rise, officials warn
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions of Vodafone and Three customers could see their bills rise, officials warn

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of millions of Vodafone and Three customers could see their prices rise …

Vodafone is back online following a three-hour outage that left thousands of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphone
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vodafone is back online following a three-hour outage that left thousands of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphone

Daily Mail  

It's one of the most popular network providers in the UK, but Vodafone is only now back online after going down for three hours this afternoon. It's one of the most popular network providers in the UK, but it appears that Vodafone went down this afternoon for three hours According to Downdetector, connection issues started around 12:30 pm as users …

Mega-merger of UK mobile networks faces investigation over price increase fear
9 months ago

Mega-merger of UK mobile networks faces investigation over price increase fear

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The planned £15bn mega-merger of …

Vodafone’s £15bn merger with Three to face in-depth competition investigation
9 months ago

Vodafone’s £15bn merger with Three to face in-depth competition investigation

The Telegraph  

Vodafone’s £15bn mobile merger with Three will face an in-depth investigation over fears it could drive up prices for consumers. In a joint statement, the mobile firms said: “Vodafone UK and Three UK note today’s announcement that the CMA will conduct a Phase 2 review. “Vodafone UK and Three UK remain confident that the transaction will drive stronger competition in …

The battle to take on BT in Britain’s brutal broadband war
10 months ago

The battle to take on BT in Britain’s brutal broadband war

The Telegraph  

Ensconced in a hotel off Barcelona’s La Rambla, Telefonica boss Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete was in a jubilant mood. The Spanish telecoms executive, who is well known in his home country, was mobbed by reporters as he celebrated Telefonica’s 100th anniversary on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress conference last week. It’s a very, very hard business.” When VMO2 was …

Vodafone in advanced talks to sell Italian arm in £6.8bn deal
10 months, 1 week ago

Vodafone in advanced talks to sell Italian arm in £6.8bn deal

The Independent  

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Check your phone NOW: Vodafone has switched off its 3G network leaving millions of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphones - how to see if you're affected
10 months, 1 week ago

Check your phone NOW: Vodafone has switched off its 3G network leaving millions of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphones - how to see if you're affected

Daily Mail  

Has your phone stopped working amid the 3G switch off? However, it means Vodafone customers with old 3G smartphones that don't support 4G or 5G – such as the iPhone 5 and older – will have to buy a new phone. Mr Dona said Vodafone's 4G and 5G network will get 'stronger and faster' from the repurposing of 3G spectrum …

Vodafone loses thousands of customers after pushing through inflation-busting price rises
1 year, 1 month ago

Vodafone loses thousands of customers after pushing through inflation-busting price rises

The Telegraph  

Vodafone has shed thousands of customers after rolling out inflation-busting price rises earlier this year. UK income rose by 4.1pc and Vodafone helped offset contract losses with new customers signing up to its digital brand Voxi, which offers unlimited social media use. Total group revenue fell 4.3pc to €21.9bn across the first six months of Vodafone’s financial year, reflecting the …

Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim
1 year, 2 months ago

Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim

The Independent  

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Vodafone and Three merger: What new deal actually means for you
1 year, 6 months ago

Vodafone and Three merger: What new deal actually means for you

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A long-awaited merger of Vodafone and Three will bring “the biggest shake-up in …

Vodafone and Three unveil mega-merger to form UK’s biggest mobile operator
1 year, 6 months ago

Vodafone and Three unveil mega-merger to form UK’s biggest mobile operator

The Independent  

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Vodafone and Three are merging – is it time for a better mobile phone deal?
1 year, 6 months ago

Vodafone and Three are merging – is it time for a better mobile phone deal?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It’s been announced that Vodafone and Three have plans to merge in a …

Vodafone and Three to merge in multibillion-pound deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Vodafone and Three to merge in multibillion-pound deal

The Independent  

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Vodafone announces massive layoffs, plans to cut 11000 jobs and reallocate resources
1 year, 7 months ago

Vodafone announces massive layoffs, plans to cut 11000 jobs and reallocate resources

India Today  

Vodafone, the British telecom giant, has announced that it will be reducing its global workforce by 11,000 employees over the next three years. We will reallocate resources to deliver the quality service our customers expect, and drive further growth from the unique position of Vodafone Business," Valle further said in her statement. The CEO stresses that the company is now …

Vodafone is implementing a huge phone change - how to see if YOU'RE affected
1 year, 7 months ago

Vodafone is implementing a huge phone change - how to see if YOU'RE affected

Daily Mail  

Vodafone is implementing a huge change that will leave millions of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphone. Vodafone's decision to switch off 3G means its customers with old phones that don't support 4G or 5G - such as the iPhone 5 or older - will have to buy a new device The first 3G voice call in …

Three’s network ‘unsustainable’ without Vodafone merger, bosses admit
1 year, 9 months ago

Three’s network ‘unsustainable’ without Vodafone merger, bosses admit

The Telegraph  

Three’s investment in its network is unsustainable in the long term unless it merges with Vodafone, the mobile network’s boss has admitted. Robert Finnegan, chief executive of Three UK, said the company had pumped large sums of money into its 5G network and needed more cash to secure its future. “As good connectivity continues to be critical to how we …

Data | Vodafone out of ideas: With Airtel and Jio going strong, duopoly concerns emerge in telecom sector
1 year, 11 months ago

Data | Vodafone out of ideas: With Airtel and Jio going strong, duopoly concerns emerge in telecom sector

The Hindu  

The fate of India’s third-largest telecom, Vodafone-Idea, is hanging in the balance. Click to subscribe to our Data newsletter Apart from losing subscribers, Vodafone-Idea’s average revenue per user per month has also failed to keep pace with that of its rivals. Chart 3 shows the average revenue earned per user per month by private service providers in wireless services. The …

Vodafone could cut jobs as part of 1bn euro cost savings plan
2 years, 1 month ago

Vodafone could cut jobs as part of 1bn euro cost savings plan

The Independent  

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Vodafone plans to cut costs by one billion euros amid energy and inflation hit
2 years, 1 month ago

Vodafone plans to cut costs by one billion euros amid energy and inflation hit

The Independent  

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Vodafone in Britain in talks about a merger with Hutchison's Three U.K.
2 years, 3 months ago

Vodafone in Britain in talks about a merger with Hutchison's Three U.K.

The Hindu  

Vodafone said on October 3 it was in talks with CK Hutchison about merging their businesses in Britain, to create a market leading operator that could accelerate the roll-out of 5G and expand broadband connectivity. Vodafone said it would own 51% and Hutchison 49% under the deal being discussed, with the shares achieved through differential leverage contribution and no cash …

Vodafone and Three Mobile could strike merger deal by end of year
2 years, 3 months ago

Vodafone and Three Mobile could strike merger deal by end of year

The Independent  

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Vodafone In Talks About Merger With Hutchison's Three UK
2 years, 3 months ago

Vodafone In Talks About Merger With Hutchison's Three UK

News 18  

Vodafone on Monday said it was in talks with CK Hutchison about merging their businesses in Britain, to create a market leading operator that could accelerate the roll-out of 5G and expand broadband connectivity. Vodafone said it would own 51 per cent and Hutchison 49 per cent under the deal being discussed, with the shares achieved through differential leverage contribution …

Pave the way for mobile mergers to speed up 5G rollout, says Vodafone chief
2 years, 11 months ago

Pave the way for mobile mergers to speed up 5G rollout, says Vodafone chief

The Telegraph  

Mobile companies must be allowed to unleash a wave of consolidation if ministers want to deliver faster 5G mobile coverage by 2030, the Vodafone chief has said. The demands came as ministers published a "levelling up" white paper to spread opportunity across the UK, which included the "majority of the population" having 5G coverage by 2030. Mr Read’s comments came …

Vodafone to pay up to $2.6 bln to end German legal fight
4 years ago

Vodafone to pay up to $2.6 bln to end German legal fight

Live Mint  

Vodafone on Tuesday offered more than 2 billion euros to buy out Kabel Deutschland's minority shareholders and end a long-running legal battle over the cable company with hedge fund Elliott and others. The British telecoms group, which bought close to a 77% stake in the German cable company in 2013 for 7.7 billion euros, offered all minority shareholders 103 euros …

‘Growth of telecom sector depends on higher tariffs’
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Growth of telecom sector depends on higher tariffs’

Live Mint  

The growth of India’s telecom sector depends on higher tariffs, Vodafone Idea Ltd chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla reiterated on Wednesday at the telco’s annual general meeting. Birla’s comments come amid the company’s fundraising plans even as it faces financial stress and needs ample cash flow to help it keep going in a hyper-competitive telecom market. The Supreme Court, in a …

Vodafone-Idea will close business if it doesn't get relief from government, says KM Birla
5 years, 1 month ago

Vodafone-Idea will close business if it doesn't get relief from government, says KM Birla

India Today  

Vodafone Idea Ltd may have to stop its operations if the company does not receive any relief from the government following the Supreme Court order to pay dues of Rs 92,000 crore to the government related to the AGR issue, chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has said. If we are not getting anything, then I think it is the end of …

Vodafone Idea to raise mobile services rates from 1 December amid ongoing financial stress
5 years, 1 month ago

Vodafone Idea to raise mobile services rates from 1 December amid ongoing financial stress

Firstpost  

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Monday said it will raise mobile services rates from 1 December in the wake of ongoing financial stress New Delhi: Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Monday said it will raise mobile services rates from 1 December in the wake of ongoing financial stress. “To ensure that its customers continue to enjoy world-class digital …

Vodafone named UK's worst mobile phone network for eighth consecutive year
5 years, 8 months ago

Vodafone named UK's worst mobile phone network for eighth consecutive year

The Independent  

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