Nokia has been chosen to enhance Vodafone Idea's IP backhaul network, improving both 4G and 5G services. This partnership will utilize Nokia's reliable network infrastructure and high-performance IP/MPLS solutions to expand Vodafone Idea's capabilities. The upgrade will involve deploying products from the 7750 SR and 7250 IXR series, ensuring faster speeds and an excellent customer experience in various regions of India.
Vodafone has launched important connectivity solutions to assist emergency response services across Europe.
Vodafone Group Plc, a major telecommunications company in Europe and Africa, has partnered with AST SpaceMobile Inc., which is developing the first space-based cellular broadband network for regular smartphones. They have signed a deal to establish a new European satellite service business called SatCo. This venture aims to provide services for both commercial and government use.
According to Citi's new sector analyst, investors have three main reasons for their negative view of the European telecoms industry, and Vodafone Group PLC will not change this perception until its German operations show significant improvement. The concerns include a lack of substantial growth, excessive debt levels, and the complicated nature of investing in these companies due to political and regulatory influences, as well as complex corporate structures. Analyst Carl Murdock-Smith, who now covers this sector for Citi, highlighted these issues.
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) saw its shares drop by 6% in early trading on Tuesday after the company announced a decrease in sales in Germany, which overshadowed positive results in other regions. For the third quarter, Vodafone reported a 5% rise in revenue, reaching €9.8 billion (£8.1 billion), thanks to growth in the UK, Turkey, and Africa.
Vodafone Group PLC has reported higher revenue for the third quarter as it moves closer to finalizing its £15 billion deal with Three. The company's revenue rose by 5% to €9.8 billion (£8.1 billion), thanks to growth in the UK, Turkey, and Africa, according to a statement made on Tuesday.
Vodafone, a European mobile company, announced a decline in its performance in Germany, which is its largest market, during the third quarter. This weakness stands out compared to better results in Britain, Turkey, and Africa.
On Tuesday, February 4th, Vodafone announced its Q3 2025 earnings before the market opened, showing a 5.2% increase in service revenue and a 2.2% rise in EBITDAaL. Both internal and external factors indicate that Vodafone's market in Germany is stabilizing, and industry trends are expected to promote growth in the upcoming fiscal year. The dividend seems more secure than it looks, thanks to strong cash flow and the option to reduce debt.
Vodafone Group PLC will release its third quarter update on Tuesday, February 4, after selling off some assets as it prepares for its £15 billion merger with Three. The Competition and Markets Authority approved the takeover in December, and since then, Vodafone has sold its Italian division and its share in Indus Towers.
Vodafone announced that it has completed the first-ever video call through satellite using a regular smartphone from a distant area. The company intends to introduce this technology to its customers throughout Europe later this year and in 2026.