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Vodacom’s e-health policy paper: exponential rise in the number of people across Africa relying on Internet for health information

New study shows huge opportunity in digital health with 41% of internet users in Africa regularly using their mobile phones to search for health information (PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodacom Group Limited (JSE: VOD), a South African … Read the full press release

Telefónica commits to contribute to the success of the EU’s green and digital transformation

An initiative of the European Commission and leading European ICT companies to drive green digital solutions to create an innovative, sustainable and resilient economy. Its commitment to have zero net emissions by 2025 in its main markets has enabled the … Read the full press release

Vodafone partners with Nokia to test new broadband network technology running at the speed of 100 Gbps

Vodafone and Nokia record speeds of 100 gigabits-per-second in test of a new broadband network technology. 100 Gbps Passive Optical Network (PON) will power next generation cable and fibre broadband connections from 2030. 10 times faster than today’s multi-gigabit networks, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read: today we have pledged to become fully ‘net zero’ by 2040

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 23-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone (LON: VOD), a British multinational leader in technology communications, has announced today that it committed to reducing the company’s total global carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2040. In addition, the group … Read the full press release

Vodafone in H1 FY21: increased confidence in our full year outlook on resilient first half performance

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 16-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group Plc (LON: VOD), a British multinational leader in technology communications through mobile, fixed, broadband and TV, has released its H1 FY21 results (ended 30 September 2020) delivering on its strategic priorities … Read the full press release

Vodafone now UK’s top contributor to The World Community Grid helping academics and scientists fight against COVID-19

Plans in place to become a top 10 global contributor (PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 11-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone (LON: VOD) has announced it has become UK’s top daily contributor of computer processing power to the World … Read the full press release

5G Future Forum: first technical specifications will be made available in 3Q 2020 to enable global interoperability for 5G and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) deployment

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 17-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The 5G Future Forum, a newly established group of global 5G leaders, among which is Vodafone, working to accelerate the delivery of Multi-access Edge Computing-enabled solutions around the world, has announced it will … Read the full press release

New fully integrated telecommunications operator in Australia now formed: Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (VHA) and TPG Telecom Limited (TPG) merger completed

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 13-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone Group Plc has announced that the merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (VHA) and TPG Telecom Limited (TPG) have now been completed. The newly formed entity will … Read the full press release

Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer to succeed Gerard Kleisterlee as Vodafone’s Chairman of the Board

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 22-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone has announced that Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer will be joining its board as a Non-Executive Director. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval on the Company’s Annual General Meeting … Read the full press release

Vodafone to introduce OPPO products across European retail channels

(PRESS RELEASE) SHENZHEN, China / LONDON, UK, 18-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone announces partnership with Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company OPPO. The cooperation will make available a broad range of OPPO’s smartphones to Vodafone’s European markets starting from … Read the full press release

Vodafone reduces its plastic waste with the roll out of new initiatives

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, UK, 6-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone replaces the standard credit card-sized SIM holder with a new half-sized format as part of its commitment to reduce its use of all non-essential plastics. This move reduces the amount of … Read the full press release

Virgin Media partners with Vodafone to bring innovative new services including 5G to its customers

(PRESS RELEASE) HOOK, UK, 6-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Virgin Media signs new Mobile Virtual Network Operator agreement with Vodafone UK. The five year deal will bring innovative new services, including 5G, to more than three million mobile customers and provide … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business appoints Tata Communications CEO Vinod Kumar as Chief Executive Officer

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, UK, 8-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group Plc announces the appointment of Vinod Kumar as Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Business from 2 September 2019. He succeeds Vodafone Group CEO Rest of World, Vivek Badrinath, who has … Read the full press release

Vodafone announces the appointment of David Thodey as a Non-Executive Director

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 31-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group Plc names David Thodey as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2019. The appointment is subject to approval by shareholders at Vodafone’s annual general meeting on 23 July 2019. … Read the full press release

Vodafone announces the appointment of Leanne Wood as Chief Human Resources Officer

LONDON, 31-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced the appointment of Leanne Wood as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2019. Leanne will join the Executive Committee from that date and report to Vodafone Group Chief Executive Nick Read. She … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Telecom Argentina announce new Partner Market agreement for Argentina

LONDON, 07-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone and Telecom Argentina today jointly announced a new Partner Market agreement for Argentina. Under the non-equity agreement Vodafone provides strategic advice to Telecom Argentina and shares global best practice in a range of areas including … Read the full press release

Vodafone highlights key milestones in the development of M-Pesa as the mobile money service celebrates its 10th year anniversary

LONDON, 23-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — As Vodafone marks the 10th anniversary of M-Pesa, the world’s leading mobile money service, it was revealed that a record 614 million M-Pesa transactions were processed during December 2016. Vodafone now offers M-Pesa services in 10 … Read the full press release

TDC’s mobile customers will continue to benefit from mobile voice, data roaming and high-speed data on Vodafone’s 4G networks

LONDON, 23-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone and TDC Group have agreed to renew their strategic partnership for Denmark and Norway, building on a successful fifteen-year relationship that began in 2001. Under the renewal, which commenced on 1 January 2017, TDC’s mobile … Read the full press release

Brian Humphries appointed Group Enterprise Director Vodafone

NEWBURY, 08-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group today announced the appointment of Brian Humphries as Group Enterprise Director. He will oversee the Group’s enterprise business across Vodafone’s local markets and internationally with responsibilities including Vodafone Global Enterprise – the Group’s dedicated … Read the full press release

Vodafone unveils proof-of-concept child’s sun hat and suitcase using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies

NEWBURY, UK, 01-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone develops proof-of-concept ‘Smart Summer’ connected swimwear, child’s sun hat and suitcase using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies ‘Smart Summer’ concept designs to prevent sunburn, help prevent small children from wandering off on the beach … Read the full press release

5G Proof of Concept demonstrated by Ericsson and Vodafone

Vodafone and Ericsson demonstrate a new 5G Proof of Concept following joint commitment to 5G innovation announced at Mobile World Congress 2016 The world first 5G Smart Network Edge prototype built by connecting the Vodafone 5G lab, Düsseldorf with the … Read the full press release

Hamburg: RWE SmartHome und Vodafone demonstrieren ein intelligentes Zuhause, das ganz einfach mit dem Tablet oder Smartphone ferngesteuert werden kann

Vodafone und RWE präsentieren das Wohnen der Zukunft Vodafone Flagshipstore zeigt in Hamburg, was ein smartes Wohnzimmer so alles kann Dortmund / Hamburg, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Im Hamburger Vodafone Flagshipstore am Jungfernstieg 14 können Besucher ab dem 17. August … Read the full press release

Vodafone rated the best Machine to Machine (M2M) communications service provider in the world for the 4th year in a row

Vodafone has been rated the best Machine to Machine (M2M) communications service provider in the world for the fourth year in a row according to independent research by Analysys Mason. LONDON, 2-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Analysys Mason M2M Scorecard … Read the full press release

Vodafone to appoint Hannes Ametsreiter as Vodafone Germany Chief Executive pending Supervisory Board approval

LONDON, 22-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced its intention to appoint Hannes Ametsreiter as Vodafone Germany Chief Executive pending Supervisory Board approval on 30 June 2015. In addition to his responsibilities as Vodafone Germany Chief Executive, Hannes Ametsreiter will … Read the full press release

DOCOMO PACIFIC becomes Vodafone’s preferred partner in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands CNMI

Berkshire, UK, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone and DOCOMO PACIFIC today jointly announced a new Partner Market agreement for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), building on Vodafone’s strategic partnership with NTT DOCOMO. Under the non-equity … Read the full press release

Vodafone partners with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology

Berkshire, UK, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced a partnership with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology.  Vodafone will work with the university to bring together academics, developers and technology companies to explore the capabilities … Read the full press release

Vodafone and the Belgacom Group renewed their Partner Market agreement in Belgium and Luxembourg for further three years

Berkshire, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone and the Belgacom Group have renewed their Partner Market agreement in Belgium and Luxembourg for a further three years.* The renewed non-equity Partner Market agreement builds on the strong co-operation that has existed between Vodafone … Read the full press release

Vodafone commissioned report: European consumers to be affected by mobile market competition unless operators can access fibre backhaul at reasonable prices

Newbury, England, 26-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — European consumers will be affected by a deterioration of competition in the mobile market over the next three to five years unless mobile operators can access fibre backhaul owned by incumbent operators at reasonable prices, a new … Read the full press release

Vodafone brings automotive connectivity to Volkswagen and Audi vehicles

Vodafone continues to develop a strong position in the automotive market Bringing connectivity to Volkswagen and Audi vehicles Newbury, ENG, 10-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —Vodafone today announced a new agreement with Volkswagen and Audi in Europe to provide automotive connectivity, starting with new … Read the full press release

Alpha Bank, Vodafone, Visa Europe and First Data introduced the first contactless mobile payments application in Greece

Athens, Greece, 27-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alpha Bank and Vodafone, in partnership with Visa Europe and First Data, introduce Tap ΄n Pay, the first mobile phone application for contactless payments in the Greek market. Tap ΄n Pay, an innovative “mobile wallet” application, ensures a … Read the full press release

Vodafone sold its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon Communications Inc for £84B ($130B) in deal representing 9.4x EV / LTM EBITDA and 13.2x EV / LTM OpFCF

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION US$84 BILLION EXPECTED RETURN TO SHAREHOLDERS £6 BILLION … Read the full press release

Vodafone confirms discussions with Verizon Communications Inc. regarding the disposal of Vodafone’s US group for $130 billion

02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone confirms that it is in advanced discussions with Verizon Communications Inc. regarding the disposal of Vodafone’s US group whose principal asset is its 45% interest in Verizon Wireless for US$130 billion. The consideration would substantially comprise a … Read the full press release

Vodafone announced plans to expand its Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE) in Africa

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vodafone today announced the expansion in Africa of Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE), the business unit providing communications services for Vodafone’s 1,700 largest multinational customers throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Vodafone is experiencing strong growth in … Read the full press release

CEO coalition, EC to collaborate on improving internet for kids

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  CEOs and senior board members from the world’s digital, media and tech companies (IP/11/1485) have met in Brussels to report directly to Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes on how they are making the internet a better, … Read the full press release

Rheinland-pfälzische Hunsrückgemeinden surfen mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit

Künftige Übertragungsraten größer als in mancher Großstadt Zwei RWE-Pilotgemeinden für den Aufbau eines intelligenten Stromnetzes liegen in Rheinland-Pfalz Kisselbach, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem symbolischen „Schalterumlegen“ ist das neue Breitbandnetz zweier Hunsrückgemeinden am 9. April in Betrieb gegangen: In Kisselbach und … Read the full press release

Vodafone to unveil new M2M innovations at Metering, Billing / CRM Europe 2012

First demonstration of solar panel remote monitoring and energy data management for business Vodafone Global M2M Platform to show simple management of multiple connected devices 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Vodafone today announced that it will unveil a number of new advanced … Read the full press release