Vodafone shares slump as headwinds grow in key German market Tech Vodafone shares have plunged more than six per cent in early trade this morning after the FTSE 100 giant reported its third-quarter results. While the group reported overall service revenue growth of 5.2 per cent in the third quarter, beating the average analyst estimate of 4.2 per cent, it noted the migration of 1&1 customers [...]
MP seeks referral for Vodafone to covid corruption commissioner telecoms Tory MP Sir John Hayes has called for Vodafone to be referred to the Covid Corruption Commissioner over allegations listed in a multi-million-pound lawsuit
Vodafone hit with £120m legal action by UK franchisees Legal A group of Vodafone franchisees across the UK have launched a multi-million pound legal action against the telecoms giant over "bad faith" business practices
Vodafone and Three: What £16.5bn merger actually means for customers and prices December 5, 2024 After an almost 18-month battle the UK’s largest ever telecoms deal – which will see Vodafone and Three complete a £16.5bn merger – has been given the green light. Described by Vodafone as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the UK’s digital infrastructure”, the deal has now satisfied the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) enough for [...]
Competition watchdog approves Vodafone and Three mega merger December 5, 2024 Vodafone and Three's merger comes after 18 months of deliberation from the CMA, which had previously warned it could push up prices.
Vodafone boss shrugs off Budget as company set to double-down on UK November 12, 2024 The boss of the FTSE 100 telecoms giant Vodafone has shrugged off suggestions Labour’s tax-raising Budget will have an impact on the business. Vodafone chief executive Margherita Della Valle estimated the Budget’s total cost to Vodafone at around £10m in a call with investors and analysts following its half-year results, published this morning. “In the [...]
Vodafone shares slump as FTSE 100 struggles for growth November 12, 2024 FTSE 100 telecoms giant Vodafone has reported a jump in operating profit today and reiterated its financial guidance for the year after a string of asset disposals. The company told the market this morning that revenue for the first half of its financial year had risen 1.6 per cent to €18.3bn (£15.2bn) as service revenue [...]
Vodafone: FTSE 100 giant set to report after Three deal gets boost November 10, 2024 Vodafone's share price has barely moved this year, up just over three per cent since January, despite an ongoing turnaround effort.
Approval nears for £15bn Vodafone and Three merger November 5, 2024 A range of investments have been proposed by the competition watchdog which, if accepted, would lead to the £15bn merger between Vodafone and Three being finally completed. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has suggested upgrading the merged company’s network across the UK, including the roll-out of 5G, as well as short-term customer protections. The [...]
FTSE 100 leader Vodafone and Google expand AI partnership October 8, 2024 The agreement will mean Vodafone's customers in 15 countries - as well as partners in 45 more - will see additional storage, security features and AI assistance.