Vodafone UK is rolling out EMUI 10 for the Huawei P30 and Mate 20 smartphones. The EMUI 10 update, based on Android 10, brings a host of new features including a refreshed user interface, a new dark mode, snappier performance, multi-screen collaboration, and Huawei’s HiCare among other features.
Vodafone has relaunched its ‘VOXI For Now’ plan, helping those experiencing financial hardship to stay connected. The plan will give unlimited 5G mobile data, minutes and texts for just £10 a month.
Small and medium enterprise (SME) community network, Entrepreneurial Britain, has teamed up with Vodafone to provide expert cybersecurity guidance to its SME members.
Vodafone UK and Accenture have launched Vodafone Managed Security Services – a new portfolio of enterprise-grade cybersecurity services to help SMEs detect, react to, and recover from cyber-attacks.
In a unanimous decision, the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague on Friday ruled that India’s retrospective demand of Rs 22,100 crore as capital gains and withholding tax imposed on the UK telecommunication company for a 2007 deal was “in breach of the guarantee of fair and equitable treatment”.
Vodafone has teamed up with Cisco to launch ‘Complete Connectivity’, a new broadband and WiFi solution powered by Cisco Meraki. Designed for small and medium businesses (10 – 250 employees), it offers reliable and secure broadband connectivity across sites, with advanced security features to ensure SMEs have everything required to stay connected, secure and in complete control.
BlackBerry has announced the availability and full features of PRIV by BlackBerry, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone powered by Android, from Vodafone UK.
Vodafone has launched new IoT-based technology to help water companies improve monitoring and detection systems, increase efficiency, reduce wastage, and meet regulatory requirements.
Three UK recruited comedian Rufus Hound to write a letter for unhappy Vodafone customers wanting find an alternative network after Vodafone's latest price hike.
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is asking for market feedback on the impact that the merger of U.K. telecommunication businesses of Vodafone and CK Hutchison's Three UK could have on competition in the country.
Vodafone has launched EVO today, bringing a combination of device financing, trade-in and and upgrading any time from 12 months. Vodafone, unveiled its new flexible mobile offering Vodafone EVO earlier this month, and the launch is offering the latest Apple and Samsung devices at exceptional prices.
All of Vodafone's 344 retail stores in England are temporarily closing their doors, but three quarters will be operating as Click and Collect points.
Following a deal with CityFibre, Vodafone is set to become Britain’s largest full fibre broadband provider. Vodafone will offer full fibre to more homes than any other provider thanks to investing in partnerships with both Openreach and CityFibre.
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone – have teamed up to strengthen consumer safety online, developing a new product that authenticates user identity for online transactions.
Vodafone is offering customers a drink from Costa Coffee for £1, as part of its rewards scheme, VeryMe.
Vodafone UK has teamed up with the Daily Mail newspaper’s Mail Force Computers for Kids initiative to provide 150,000 free SIMs to children in disadvantaged households struggling to homeschool during the pandemic.
Crackpot conspiracy theories linking 5G networks to the coronavirus pandemic are being blamed for a spate of attacks on UK cellphone towers.
Vodafone has launched a new global platform that takes the world of connected devices to the next level by allowing them to securely trade with each other on a user’s behalf.
Vodafone has switched on its 5G network in 12 further locations across the UK, giving consumers, businesses and their employees faster mobile data and more reliable mobile coverage.
Vodafone and media and entertainment group Global are collaborating on a six-month campaign to raise awareness of digital exclusion and inspire the nation to get involved to help...
Vodafone has today become the first network operator in the UK to offer unlimited 5G data plans to large business and public sector customers, enabling them to provide employees with unlimited data, minutes and texts each month.
Vodafone UK and Dixons Carphone have signed a new deal creating an exclusive, multi-year partnership, with a new commercial framework focused on "driving great service, innovation and loyalty".
Vodafone and Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton have teamed up to showcase the potential of 5G with the world’s first 5G piano duet. For the one-off performance, two pianos in different locations in London were connected, allowing Lewis to show off his piano playing skills live with UK musician and producers, Jay Keys.
Apple Watch Series 7 is now available to pre-order at Vodafone UK, and customers can decide how much they want to pay upfront, and choose the length of their watch plan
OPPO and Vodafone today announced an agreement that will bring a broad range of OPPO’s smartphones to Vodafone’s European markets starting from May 2020.
Vodafone UK has selected Digitalk’s mobile service platform to support its growth in the MVNO sector. Digitalk is a global mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) service provider, offering cloud-based real-time communications platforms.
Vodafone UK is adding Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium to its line-up of content partners. Customers can enjoy entertainment on their Pay Monthly contracts and stream films, music or video on-the-go.
Drones are transporting key medical supplies, such as COVID-19 testing samples and kits, in the remote Argyll & Bute region of Scotland as part of a three-month trial.
switch-off will also reduce the operators’ costs and significantly cut power consumption on their network.
BlackBerry and Vodafone UK have expanded their partnership, with Vodafone offering BlackBerry AtHoc as its emergency alert and crisis communications solution.
Vodafone has launched its best-value PAYG offer of the year, giving customers five times the data usually on offer across all of its Big Value Bundles.
Vodafone has launched a new plan to help people who have become unemployed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic to stay connected.
Vodafone UK has launched an Annual Upgrade Program for iPhone users, where customers buying the iPhone 11 series or iPhone SE can choose to trade in their handset anytime after 12 months for the latest iPhone, without paying an early upgrade fee
Vodafone UK users have been suffering another nationwide network outage today as mobile phone users across the country experienced issues making calls.
Vodafone and Nokia have demonstrated a prototype 100Gbps (gigabits per second) broadband connection that is 100 times faster than today’s full fibre home broadband connections.
The new OPPO X2 Pro – with a state-of-the-art ultra vision camera system (48MP, 48MP & 13MP), water and dust resistance (IP68 protection) and dual stereo Dolby Atmos speakers for immersive audio and video experiences – is now available at Vodafone UK.
Virgin Media’s mobile customers can now take advantage of 5G in 100 locations across the UK thanks to the company’s partnership with Vodafone UK. Any Virgin Media mobile customer who upgrades to 5G will receive all of their mobile connectivity from Vodafone’s UK network.
Vodafone has expanded its business security services to include protection for business customers’ laptops and desktops. Trend Micro’s ‘Worry-Free’ service is a new detection service to protect businesses and their employees from online security threats such as ransomware, out-of-date applications, and phishing attacks on desktops and laptops.
Vodafone UK is currently experiencing an outage across the United Kingdom today, leaving thousands of customers unable to access 4G internet or make calls. Particular hotspots appear to include London and the south of England, as well as Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
Drone delivery of goods and critical services via mobile networks is a step closer following successful testing by Vodafone and Ericsson.
Vodafone Business is to host #ThoseWhoDare, a week-long online event for SMEs featuring exclusive discussions with over 30 of the most dynamic and game-changing entrepreneurs operating today.
Vodafone has launched a commercial pilot of 5G Standalone service in London, Manchester and Cardiff, which will allow partners to test devices on the new infrastructure. 5G Standalone will act as a catalyst for the creation of a new wave of mobile applications not possible with existing networks.
Vodafone has launched ‘Digital Marketing Boost’, a new offer rewarding small office/home office business customers with a £200 social media advertising credit to help them grow online and reach new customers.
Vodafone UK and Ireland has launched a new official app with the British & Irish Lions that will for the first time allow rugby fans to ‘become a Lion’, virtually.
Vodafone UK has announced a five-year sponsorship of the Mobile Phone Museum, an online museum launching in November 2021, dedicated to showcasing a complete history of mobile phone handsets
Vodafone and Disney have collaborated to create a premium kids smart watch planned to launch in time for Christmas. It will feature hardware designed by the Vodafone smart tech team and a software experience from world class designers at Vodafone and Disney.
Vodafone has launched the Curve Bike light & GPS tracker. With an ultrabright LED and three light modes that automatically brightens when braking,
Curve Bike light & GPS tracker gives cyclists a safer ride no matter what time of day it is. The device combines intelligent lighting with GPS tracking and connection to Vodafone’s global network with a built-in Smart SIM providing assurance that the rider is safer and that the bike is secure.
Vodafone and Enterprise Nation are to give free, expert training to 100,000 small businesses to support the UK’s economic recovery. Vodafone and Enterprise Nation will provide extensive online training to help business owners
Vodafone UK is giving six months of free unlimited data to NHS workers, care workers and vulnerable customers.
Vodafone has hired the former boss of its biggest UK competitor to join its board. Olaf Swantee was chief executive at EE, having risen through the ranks at Orange and merging it with T-Mobile.
Vodafone UK is to open a new OpenRAN Test and Validation Lab on its Newbury campus to support the developing OpenRAN ecosystem for the telecommunications industry. The lab will be the first dedicated research and development facility for OpenRAN in the UK.
Vodafone has switched on its UK 5G network at an event in London, challenging its rivals with a range of speed-based unlimited mobile data deals.
Nokia and Vodafone have launched a jointly developed machine learning (ML) product, running on Google Cloud, to quickly detect and remediate network anomalies before they impact Vodafone customers.
mce Systems has unveiled its cosmetic assessment technology for smartphones, which enables users to objectively self-grade their device's value for trade-ins. The feature is now available to Vodafone UK customers through a white label app created by mce, and will be available globally at a later time.
Vodafone has extended the availability of its £10 unlimited voice and 5G data plan for UK job seekers to anyone who has lost their job as a result of the pandemic.
Vodafone has installed a massive 5G-powered light display in Bristol, launching the display on the car park of Cabot Circus to showcase Christmas drawings created by children from across the UK.
Neo is the latest product to join the ‘Designed & Connected’ by Vodafone range and is available to buy now from Vodafone.
This December, Vodafone is giving customers the chance to enjoy 30 days’ free unlimited mobile data so that they can keep connecting with friends and family this Christmas.
Vodafone has launched 5G Standalone services to customers, calling it 5G Ultra, but only in select locations and on certain devices.
Vodafone and Wasps have launched the Vodafone Business Champion Award, offering a small business the chance to win rewards including fully branded matchday advertising space, a full day’s access to The Vodafone Business Lounge at the Coventry Building Society Arena to host a business event, and more.
Vodafone wants the UK government to scrap the upcoming auction of 5G spectrum following the government decision to ban the use of Huawei equipment in future networks.
Vodafone UK has teamed up with autonomous vehicle consortium, Midlands Future Mobility, to deploy 5G on key test routes in the West Midlands. Over 300 miles of West Midlands’ roads are set to trial connected and automated vehicles, making UK roads safer and allowing for more predictable goods delivery and journey times.
Amazon has launched AWS Wavelength, an AWS infrastructure that enables enterprises and developers to build ultra-low latency applications that can be delivered via the Vodafone 5G network. Amazon says that by embedding AWS compute and storage services at the edge of 5G networks, “AWS Wavelength enables software developers to serve edge computing use cases like machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and video and game streaming.”
Following the roll-out of Vodafone Gigafast Broadband to 15 towns and cities, from today, new and upgrading Vodafone Gigafast Broadband customers can now receive up to six months free across selected plans.
Vodafone has launched the 5G Mobile Hotspot – its first-ever 5G mobile broadband device. Developed for consumers and businesses, the...
Sim Local and Vodafone UK are teaming up to explore opportunities to collaborate to drive customer adoption of eSIM technology. Sim Local plans to accelerate eSIM readiness across the global travel market.
Oracle is to spearhead network policy for Vodafone UK's standalone 5G network. With Oracle’s cloud native network policy management solution as part of its 5G core, Vodafone will be able to make more intelligent policy decisions and quickly test and deploy new services.
Vodafone’s smartwatch for kids, Neo, has launched a series of new Disney characters to its range – just in time for Christmas.
Vodafone's 5G mobile private network is to accelerate development and testing of autonomous vehicles at HORIBA MIRA’s Nuneaton headquarters in the Midlands.
Vodafone UK is the Lead Partner of the British & Irish Lions for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. The two brands say they are united by a shared passion and commitment to connect people to each other and the things they love
Over the next three months Vodafone will be applying Wi-Fi Calling to the remaining customers yet to receive the service.
Vodafone UK has announced that it has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement with CSL Dualcom (CSL) to provide a managed Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform.
Vodafone UK has launched a video-based tech support service to help people unable to seek help in one of the physical stores. The new video-calling service, which launched today, means that anyone (customers or non-customers) is able to book a free 30-minute video or phone chat with an expert to resolve their technical issues.
Vodafone has acquired 40MHz of spectrum in the 3.6GHz band for next-generation 5G mobile services in Ofcom’s auction at a cost of £176.4 million (€205.97 million).
Vodafone today announced that it is the only technology communications company to be awarded a place on the newly established Scottish National Framework for mobile voice and data services.
Vodafone UK has boosted the capacity of its internal network at the temporary NHSScotland Louisa Jordan Hospital in Glasgow’s Scottish Events Campus (SEC), which opened in April to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
Vodafone and Media and Entertainment group Global, will today showcase an experiential supermarket aisle in London’s Leicester Square.
Virgin Media is ditching the EE mobile network (BT) when its contract expires and will move its three million-plus mobile customers to Vodafone.
A five year has been agreed between Virgin and Vodafone and extends until 2026. Virgin Media will have access to the full range of Vodafone technology and services, including 5G. Indeed, Virgin Media 5G will be powered by Vodafone even before the present deal with BT expires.
Vodafone has launched ‘Business Unusual’, a weekly podcast series aimed at the start-up and scale-up business community. The podcast will be presented by Strictly Come Dancing presenter and radio personality Claudia Winkleman.
Vodafone UK has doubled the number of sites in its Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) network to meet the increasing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) services.
Vodafone UK has launched 5G and unlimited data to all Pay As You Go (PAYG) customers.
Vodafone and Microsoft have signed a 10-year strategic partnership that leverages their respective strengths in offering scaled digital platforms to more than 300 million businesses, public sector organizations, and consumers across Europe and Africa.
Vodafone UK has launched a new pet tracker pack to its IoT range, comprising Curve, the smart GPS tracker and a new pet tracker clip.
e& (formerly Etisalat) has bought 2.8bn Vodafone shares for around $4.4bn, becoming the company's biggest shareholder
Vodafone is offering customers a selection of discounts and free goodies through VeryMe Rewards with new offers including a free bag of Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums, Sour Patch Kids, Sports Mix or Midget Gems from WHSmith
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone have teamed up to update and launch a new pan-industry Eco Rating labelling scheme that will help consumers identify and compare the most sustainable mobile phones and encourage suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their devices.
Vodafone Pay Monthly customers can now enjoy discovery+ Entertainment for six months at no extra cost, offering customers access to some of the world’s best real-life content all in one place, including exclusive discovery+ Originals and coverage of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Vodafone is to launch its own mobile payments service in the UK next month. Vodafone’s payment service has been developed...
Vodafone has increased its investment in the South West, with two locations in Cornwall – Fistral Beach in Newquay and the community of St Keverne on The Lizard – among the first in the UK to benefit from new OpenRAN 4G technology.
Vodafone says it has invested across the region to ensure its residents, businesses and visitors have access to the latest mobile technology and improved connectivity.
Vodafone has announced that 4G will be included in all new pay monthly contracts taken out from today. As of today, if you pick one of Vodafone's new 12 or 24 month bundles it will include access to the 4G network.
Vodafone UK finally supports eSIMs in smartphones on its Pay Monthly plans. Promisingly, Vodafone says eSIMs will be provisioned using Vodafone’s accompanying online interface to load your eSIM on to your phone in just a few minutes rather than waiting days for a physical SIM card, or QR code to arrive in the post.
Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G OpenRAN site in Bath, the first of 2,500 5G and 4G OpenRAN sites that Vodafone has committed to
Samsung has been selected as a leading OpenRAN vendor for Vodafone to bring virtualised Radio Access Network (vRAN) to the UK, as well as its latest 4G and 5G solutions, including its Massive MIMO and other radios.
Vodafone UK is giving free connectivity to 250,000 children across the UK to help them access school work from home, catch up on lost learning during school holidays, and continue with their education if they are required to isolate.
Vodafone Customers can now use Vodafone’s 5G service at no extra cost in more than 100 places in the UK and other European countries. The company state that this is double the number of locations offered by their nearest competitor.
O2 and Vodafone have agreed a deal to trade bands to create more efficient blocks of 5G spectrum, in a move that will enable improved coverage for customers.
Vodafone and RingCentral have today launched ‘Vodafone Business UC with RingCentral’, a cloud communications platform offering organisations more choice, flexibility, and simplicity when it comes to workforce collaboration and remote working.
Vodafone Business and RingCentral are to create a new co-branded, cloud-based service that will be the lead Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution for Vodafone Business.
Vodafone has launched a new streaming package with Apple TV+, that lets broadband customers watch movies and TV series, on the latest Apple TV 4K, for less.
To support the UK’s small businesses as they continue to get through the COVID-19 pandemic, Vodafone is making business broadband free for 2021. The offer follows new research by Vodafone partner Enterprise Nation
Vodafone has launched new business boosting packages featuring tools powered by website creation platform Wix. The business boosting packages will enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to create or improve their online presence, reach new customers, and overcome the challenges they face to achieving growth online.
Vodafone has launched ‘Work and Play’, a new service giving anyone the opportunity to purchase a second broadband line dedicated entirely to home working, including customers new to Vodafone. This frees up people’s existing broadband to serve everything else, making family bandwidth battles a thing of the past.
Due to the popularity of its six months’ free broadband for small businesses offer last year, Vodafone has relaunched the promotion as it continues to provide support for small businesses struggling through the pandemic, even as lockdown restrictions gradually begin to ease.
Ericsson and Vodafone are to launch a 5G lab in Spain, called the Vodafone 5G Lab. The innovation hub will ultimately deliver a significant step for 5G in the regio
Vodafone UK’s customer loyalty programme, VeryMe, has launched ‘gifting’, enabling customers to donate their rewards to friends or family regardless of what mobile network they use.
Vodafone has teamed up with Skyports and Deloitte to transport medical supplies for NHS Scotland using drones.
Vodafone has issued a warning about the removal of Huawei equipment from mobile networks on national security grounds.
Vodafone UK is launching a new range of IoT services that will aid UK businesses to adopt IoT. By partnering with IoT.nxt, part of the Vodafone Group....
Vodafone has reopened its retail stores across the UK – with 363 stores opening today in England and Wales, and 15 ‘Click and Collect’ stores in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Vodafone have sent a warning to all of its users after a scam text, claiming to be from delivery service DHL, has been targeting their customers. However, the text contains a link to malicious malware targeting Android devices.
Vodafone and CK Hutchison have confirmed they are in talks about a potential merger between Vodafone and Three UK that would create Britain’s biggest mobile operator.
Vodafone has partnered with 19-year-old tennis sensation Emma Raducanu as its grassroots tennis ambassador. Emma will work with the brand to inspire the next generation of players and help grow grassroots tennis in the UK.
Vodafone has launched ‘Connected Education’, a new suite of digital services for teachers and pupils. It includes tablet devices for teachers and children, mobile Wi-Fi connectivity
Premiership rugby club Wasps has installed the Vodafone Heat Detection Camera at its Broadstreet training facility as part of the club’s efforts to help safeguard players, staff and visitors, and to provide reassurance as they return to training during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vodafone has extended its free unlimited mobile data offer to NHS staff and care workers that are using its flexible Pay As You Go services.
The new Google Pixel 4a 5G, with a 6.2″ Full HD+ OLED display, 12MP and 16MP dual rear camera and Extreme Battery Saver mode is now available from Vodafone UK.
Autonomous vehicle specialist, Aurrigo, is one of the first UK companies to benefit from a partnership between Vodafone and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The new Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G with 6.5” Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, quadruple rear camera set-up and 128GB memory, is now available to pre-order at Vodafone UK.
The UK’s second 5G spectrum auction is due to begin today, with Ofcom confirming that EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone are all participating. This is the first phase in the two-phase process, in which the carriers will compete for individual lots of spectrum.
Vodafone is offering customers a 25% discount from JustEat through its VeryMe Rewards programme.