BNET Industries
Market Cap:$121.1B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$51.0B
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Dow Jones Description
Vodafone Group Plc is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the Company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments. The Group's mobile subsidiaries operate under the brand name 'Vodafone'. In the United States the Group's associated undertaking operates as Verizon Wireless. During the last two financial years, the Group has also entered into arrangements with network operators in countries where the Group does not hold an equity stake. Under the terms of these Partner Network Agreements, the Group and its partner networks co-operate in the development and marketing of global services under dual brand logos.
Number of Employees 61,672
Contact Information
Vodafone House
The Connection
Newbury
Berkshire RG14 2FN
+44 (0) 1635 33251
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Offices of Other Holding Companies: 551112
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'Vodafone Spain launches BlackBerry Bold 9700'
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Vodafone and Huawei Open Core Network Innovation Centre in Milan
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'Vodafone launches Samsung M1 in Italy'
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'Vodafone CR introduces Samsung Blue Earth'
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'Northamptonshire police use BlackBerry service from Vodafone'
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News & Analysis
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Vodafone will ship new Android phone in April
Strategy Eye
- 2009-03-04
Vodafone UK is releasing the Android-based HTC Magic in April. The Magic is the first in a spate of Android-based phones planned for release in 2009 by a number of mobile manufacturers including Samsung, Sony Ericsson and HTC. The handset...
Vodafone and Azingo to make Linux apps
Strategy Eye
- 2009-02-05
Mobile operator Vodafone is partnering with US software firm Azingo to develop Linux-based applications. This deal shows Vodafone is still keen on maintaining Linux operating system LiMo as a key platform. Nokia's Symbian operating system is currently the market leader in...
Vodafone, Western Union Testing International Mobile Money Transfers
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- 2008-12-08
Vodafone is stepping up its mobile payments business. The global operator has partnered with The Western Union Company to pilot its cross border Mobile Money Transfer MMT service that lets customers send remittances between the UK and Kenya. Customers will be able to send money from Western Union locations...
Vodafone Ireland Selects VoiceObjects to Power Phone Self-Care System
- 2008-02-28
VoiceObjects, the leading provider of self-service phone portals, announced today that Vodafone Ireland, Ireland's leading mobile communications operator, has selected VoiceObjects' phone application server software suite to power its automated phone self-service system. The VoiceObjects solution is strategic to a key customer care initiative at Vodafone Ireland to mirror...
Vodafone to launch mobile phone money transfer service in Afghanistan
- 2008-02-11
BARCELONA, Spain AFP — In many poor and emerging countries, the lack of banking infrastructure but widespread use of mobile phones has created a business opportunity that network operators are keen to exploit. On Monday, British operator Vodafone announced at the industry's annual trade show in Barcelona that it...
Reliance involved in handset battle with Vodafone
- 2007-06-08
Reliance Communications, India's second-largest mobile service provider, said that its $19 mobile phones would allow the company to grab a major share in the country's booming mobile market. The company is unfazed by Vodafone's announcement to reduce the Reliance Communications, India's second-largest mobile service provider, said that its $19 mobile...
Vodafone to offer cheaper roaming, low-cost phones, and 3G services to garner market share
- 2007-03-02
Vodafone is likely to launch some of its popular services in India to acquire a higher market share, after the Hutch Essar acquisition deal is completed. Services like the Vodafone Passport, Vodafone Simply, and Vodafone Live, and others such as video calVodafone is likely to launch some of its popular...
ZTE may set up low-cost GSM phone production plant in India for Vodafone.(WIRELESS)
- 2007-03-01
ZTE Corporation of China is looking to enter the GSM handset market in India. Senior ZTE personnel met Arun Sarin, CEO of Vodafone Group, and Union communications minister Dayanidhi Maran for setting up a GSM handset manufacturing plant in India. The ZTE Corporation of China is...
ZTE may set up low-cost GSM phone production plant in India for Vodafone
- 2007-02-23
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MySpace signs up Vodafone as first European mobile phone partner
- 2007-02-07
LONDON AFP — British telecoms giant Vodafone has said it had signed the first European deal with MySpace to allow its mobile phone subscribers to access the social networking website. The tie-up is MySpace's first mobile phone deal in Europe and will allow Vodafone customers to access their online...
| Volume | 2,981,808 |
| Shares Outstanding | 5.2B |
| Market Cap | 121.1B |
| Year High | 24.040 |
| Year Low | 15.46 |
| Earnings Per Share | 1.00 |
| P/E Ratio | 23.040 |
| Dividend | 1.2911 |
| Yield | 5.60 |
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