Vodafonewatch News – Page 28
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone adds Spain to AWS-powered edge compute line-up
Andalusian businesses able to access Wavelength-powered MEC services after latest OpCo launch. Builds on other pathfinder deployments, extends local platform and XR ambitions…
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M&AVan Boxmeer eyes full ownership in UK merger
Vodafone Chairman suggests operator could buy out CK Hutchison’s stake in the merger between its UK OpCo and Three UK.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: pay-TV the hot topic as Vodafone Germany reengineering progress made
Della Valle on potential €800m pay‑TV losses: “we are talking about 80% to 90% margin”.
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M&ALiberty confirms Cornerstone stake up for grabs
Liberty Global says it is exploring sale of Cornerstone holding after months of media speculation.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: Vodafone Spain rolls back retail presence as review continues
Della Valle confirms that 15% of OpCo’s retail stores have been closed as Vodafone gradually shifts distribution to “more digital channels”.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: Vodafone’s turnaround trudges on as Della Valle heralds ‘first steps’
CEO Margherita Della Valle claims early efforts are starting to bear fruit as the Group posts revenue growth.
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PeopleVodafone selects former SAP finance chief as CFO
Hiring coup coincides with upbeat results and fuels curiosity over story Della Valle and van Boxmeer spun to lure high flyer.
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Financial & PerformanceVodacom boosts revenue as Egypt proves its worth
Group’s Q1 results showcase strength of Vodafone Egypt addition, but revenue growth recorded with or without the North African OpCo.
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone 5G Lab becomes nerve centre for metaverse innovation
Vodafone Spain lab selected as “nucleus” for operator’s metaverse R&D.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom commits to Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda
STE, JICA, and Sumitomo add signature to collaboration agreement as state seeks to further Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy.
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Public AffairsVantage resists EU plans for regulating TowerCos
Vodafone-backed InfraCo troubled by prospect of regulated pricing and terms if new ultrafast rollout regulation proceeds as planned.
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M&AVodafone pockets another €500m from Vantage deal
Global Infrastructure Partners and KKR-led consortium increases stake in Vantage owner Oak Holding to 40%.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY23-24 Guidance: on track despite timing trouble
Energy hedging makes for H1 headwind, but Group on track for FY targets.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY23-24 Spend: brand voice earns price hike reinvestment
Reinvestment kicks in for Vodafone after index‑linked price increases, benefitting marketing budgets.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY23-24 Headlines: Europe battles on despite stumbles at the top
European markets battle on but Germany, Italy, and Spain still faltering.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpaceMobile tops up reserves as funding hunt continues
Vodafone partner AST SpaceMobile explains cash standing, following reports.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom pledges more cash for network and backup power expansion
Vodacom investing in network and power backup upgrades in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone spreads Qwilt to network edge
Scalable open CDN solution said to provide end-users on Vodafone network with responsive, low-latency streaming services.
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Financial & PerformanceKenya “talent war” rages as Safaricom focuses on skills
Kenyan operator warns that the talent pool must grow wider and deeper to achieve digital transformation ambitions.
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Products & ServicesVodafone talks up Identity Hub amidst rising cybercrime
GSMA M360 UK: Vodafone Business exec Giorgio Migliarina praises security platform, which leverages suite of APIs to counter fraud.