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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”.
eSIM
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.
Asda Mobile
Vodafone has been selected by Asda as the new network for its Asda Mobile MVNO. In a five-year exclusive deal, Asda Mobile customers will benefit from Vodafone’s 4G and 5G coverage, unlimited mobile data plans, Wi-Fi calling and other benefits, such as family discounts.
Vodafone 5G Duet
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.
Connected
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.
Vodafone Tech Team
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.
Ransomware
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is a new detection service to protect businesses and their employees from online security threats such as ransomware, out-of-date applications, and phishing attacks on desktops and laptops.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 Lions
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
Heat Detection Camera
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.
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.
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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.