Viewpoint Article by Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone UK Although the UK got off to a fast start in the 5G era, we have lost our way a bit. However, the race is far from over and there is still plenty to be hopeful for. While the “race to 5G” is not as...
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Zegona in talks to buy Vodafone Spain
News This morning, Zegona disclosed the discussion with Vodafone to the London Stock Exchange British investment telecom company Zegona has confirmed today that it is in talks with Vodafone regarding the potential acquisition of its Spanish business. "(Zegona)...
Vodafone and Altice begin German fibre rollout through new joint venture
News The joint venture is the largest fibre optic alliance in Germany, and is equally owned by the two firms, each taking a 50% stake Vodafone Germany and Altice have begun fibre deployment in Germany, through their joint venture OXG Galsfaser. The joint venture,...
Vodafone backs Amazon’s nascent LEO satellite business Project Kuiper
News Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites will help extend the reach of Vodafone’s 4G and 5G networks to some of the hardest-to-reach areas in Europe and Africa This week, Vodafone has announced plans to work with Amazon’s burgeoning low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite...
Vodafone to begin UK’s largest Open RAN rollout
News The rollout will begin in Devon, replacing the “high risk” infrastructure from the now banned equipment vendor Huawei Vodafone has completed the testing phase of its Open RAN programme and is moving onto the ‘volume deployment’ phase, which aims to deploy the...
Winter is coming: Vodafone Ukraine ups network investment by 75% to add resiliency
News As the war in Ukraine continues, Vodafone is heavily investing in the preservation of its infrastructure Vodafone Ukraine increased its capital investments by 75% in the first half of this year, spending over UAH 2 billion ($54.2 million) on repairs and winter...
Vodafone and Ericsson combine 5G SA and network slicing in cloud gaming trial
News The pair's latest trial offered users the chance to try mobile cloud gaming using a dedicated 5G standalone (SA) network slice Could 5G standalone be a gamechanger for mobile cloud gaming? Vodafone and Ericsson think so, with their latest combined trial showing...
1&1 foregoes Telefónica for Vodafone in 5G roaming deal
News The agreement is a huge knock for Telefonica Deutschland, which generates 40% of its free cash flow from its relationship with 1&1, according to analysts This week, Germany’s newest mobile operator 1&1 has signed an exclusive deal with Vodafone Germany,...
e& seeking to boost Vodafone stake to 20%
News The move would be the latest step in e&’s global expansion goals UAE-based telco e& has put forward an offer to increase its stake in Vodafone to 20%, according to CEO Hatem Dowidar. The offer is subject to regulatory approval, but Dowidar says the...
Vodafone to begin deploying AWS edge technology in Spain
News The company will reportedly begin deploying Amazon Web Services (AWS)’s multi-access edge computing (MEC) technology Wavelength in Spain’s southernmost region, Andalusia This week, Vodafone Business is expanding its existing partnership with AWS, announcing plans...
Telefónica proposes fibre partnership with Vodafone
News The deal could help offset Vodafone’s struggling performance in the highly competitive Spanish market According to reports from Bloomberg, Telefónica has approached Vodafone on several occasions in recent months to discuss potential deals related to the...
Vodafone enters final phase of Redstream Evolution project
News The project aims to upgrade Vodafone’s nationwide backbone network and increase its capacity to meet increased demands for a growing customer base In the past, Vodafone has managed three separate networks to carry mobile, home broadband, and enterprise customer...
Vodafone sales increase as merger looms
News Despite declines in other key markets, Vodafone UK reported an increase in sales in its quarterly results this morning Vodafone reported a 3.7% rise in organic revenue growth to €10.7 billion in the first quarter of this year, although reported growth fell by...
Aqua Comms, Meta, Microsoft, and Vodafone complete transatlantic Amitié cable
Press Release Amitié increases the reliability and diversity of subsea cable routes between North America and Europe Aqua Comms, Meta, Microsoft, and Vodafone announced today the completion of the Amitié subsea cable system, the first to directly connect Boston to...
Vodafone UK launches second social tariff offering higher speeds
News The Fibre 2 Essential’s package will offer eligible customers the speeds of 73 Mbps for £20 per month Today, Vodafone UK has announced the launch of a new social tariff plan, Fibre 2 Essentials, aiming to provide families hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis...
New Vodafone CEO among 14 execs selected for PM’s business council
News The group will meet today with PM Rishi Sunak to discuss the state of the UK economy and explore options for boosting the economy Today, the UK government has unveiled fourteen chief executives that will form a new business council set to advise the Prime...
Vodafone pockets half a billion euros from Vantage Towers sale
News In total, Vodafone will have raised around €5.4 billion from the spinning off and sale of Vantage Towers Today, Vodafone Group has announced that it will continue to divest of its stake in Vantage Towers, today noting that it has received an additional €500...
Vodafone and Iberdrola sign Power Purchase Agreement
News The deal is Vodafone’s latest push towards their ambitious net-zero carbon emissions goals Spanish firm Iberdrola, one of the world’s biggest renewable energy companies, has agreed to supply Vodafone with clean, renewable, photovoltaic solar energy across Spain...
Vodafone warns of investment cuts if Three merger is blocked
News Vodafone CEO Ahmed Essam has warned that if the Vodafone–Three merger is stopped by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), vital investments in digital UK infrastructure will be prevented This week, the head of Vodafone UK has stressed to regulators that...
Vodafone partners with Exchange Communications to provide 4G to Battersea Power Station
News Battersea power station is now benefitting from fast 4G speeds provided by Vodafone, recently named London’s most reliable network. Vodafone customers visiting, working or residing in the newly opened Battersea Power station can now benefit from fast 4G...
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