All Vodafone Germany articles
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone’s FY21–22 message: ‘keep calm and carry on’
Read once again assures shareholders that M&A activity is on the horizon.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vantage gains build wiggle room with Vodafone deal change
TowerCo builds production speed and “optionality” by securing licence to outsource part of its site expansion work for Vodafone Germany.
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People
Latest Vodafone people moves: German leadership continues evolution
Vodafone Germany CEO replacement named; Networks lead confirmed; and Commercial Operations lead filled temporarily. Vodafone UK’s strategy chief Dixit set to join former CEO Jeffery at Frontier. Vodacom SA CEO Sharma confirmed departure leaving vacancy at the top. Vodafone Carrier and Partner Markets names regional management changes.
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Public Affairs
Net neutrality: Telekom StreamOn, Vodafone Pass ordered to close
Regulator says zero‑rating add‑ons breach net neutrality. German operators told to terminate services by next year. Order follows European Court of Justice ruling that the services are “incompatible” with EU law.
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People
Vodafone Germany names new CEO as Ametsreiter confirms exit
Hannes Ametsreiter to pursue private investment career from July, when Microsoft’s Philippe Rogge will take the Vodafone Germany helm. Rogge, President for Central & Eastern Europe at Microsoft, chosen for his “pan‑European strategy”, says Group CEO Nick Read.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone fibre JV rumours resurface in Germany
UK‑headquartered Group reportedly talking to investors. Maximum investment said to be capped at €10bn. Off‑balance sheet option wheeled out again.
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People
Vodafone Germany names new Networks lead
Richter moves from Group to lead German Networks function, with Weissbrich heading to Commercial Operations. Interim CNO Suceveanu exits for Liberty Global. Permanent spots for Baumann and Weissbrich still pending following shakeup.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: grey spots gone?
Coverage boost claimed; TDE expands fibre footprint with regional deals.
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People
Vodafone people moves: Vi actions Digital shake‑up
Indian operator Vi sees Chief Digital Officer Jain exit ahead of Consumer Digital function refresh. Operations and skills transformation appointments made at Group‑level. Italy’s INWIT JV names Technology and Planning leads in senior changes. TechCo transition takes hold at Vodafone Italy. Fintech vertical in the spotlight at Safaricom on ...
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Network & Infrastructure
Gopalan defends Group’s caution on fibre
TDE CEO Gopalan said broadband strategy paying off. DT expects to build 60%–65% of Germany’s fibre infrastructure. Vodafone Germany’s 5G+ dismissed as mere marketing.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: United Internet making moves in Germany
United Internet steps up network launch; TI opens KKR talks.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Europe: territories added to WarnerMedia partnership
WarnerMedia partnership expanded; Vodafone Italy scopes out clean tech; Skodafone tie‑up emerges in Ireland.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone continues 5G drive with German standalone launch
Vodafone Germany first to launch SA network in country. Claims more than ten million customers can already access services from home. Partners with DAZN to test 5G mobile streaming of the German Bundesliga. Moves continue notable European 5G ramp-up for Vodafone in 2022.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Spain overtakes Orange in retail
Spanish OpCo reclaims second spot from Orange in retail sector.
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Financial & Performance
Headlines: Germany struggles, Africa bubbles
Group service revenue growth for fifth successive quarter. German user experience blunder takes gloss off solid set of numbers. Read continues to blame COVID‑19 for German struggles, despite rivals’ success. Vodacom makes “very good progress” as Vodafone Egypt deal nears.
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Partnerships & Alliances
E.ON taps Vodafone for IoT‑backed water meters
Vodafone Germany set to deploy 1,000 “intelligent” meters to detect pipe damage and conserve resources. Plug and play technology aims to hasten deployment and meet anticipated future demand.
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People
Vodafone people moves: eyes on public sector in enterprise swaps
New enterprise segment leads in Italy, Spain, the UK, and others, with public sector account growth among the primary targets. Scott Petty adds Vodafone weight to TM Forum initiative. Governance and regulatory spots filled across the operator’s footprint. Group loses quintet of IoT developers to rival BT as health‑tech ...
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Network & Infrastructure
DT lays siege to Vodafone Germany’s cable MOB redoubt
Vodafone just can’t catch a break, with even German stronghold tormented by reinvigorated DT in aggressive housing association fibre overbuild play. Double whammy as new laws tear open cushy supply agreements. Vodafone banks on client ennui to minimise imminent damage. DT dismissive, even derisive, of Vodafone’s defence.
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone’s Q3 deciphered: glad-handing activists; German misfire; IoT, Africa fintech blossom
Management seeks to seize back agenda amid growing City pressure for urgency on asset sales. CEO Nick Read assures Group will be “proactive” in finding returns-focused deals. German user experience misstep takes gloss off solid set of numbers. Price rises planned across Europe, in response to rising costs.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone Germany strategic shift forces exec changes
Dimitrova handed Strategy & Transformation remit, with Velthuis brought in to lead Finance. Exiting CTO Mack will not be replaced as OpCo mirrors Group’s split‑structure TechCo vision. CEO Ametsreiter seeks transformation focus with fresh‑faced executive team.
