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Vodafone confirms attackers stole details on 1800 accounts
Vodafone confirms attackers stole details on 1800 accounts
Major European carrier Vodafone UK announced today that hackers had accessed 1827 customer accounts this week, taking names and mobile telephone numbers. 01 Nov 2015
Dropbox teams up with Vodafone to give cloud storage access to 400 million wireless customers
Dropbox teams up with Vodafone to give cloud storage access to 400 million wireless customers
Dropbox has announced a partnership with the world's largest carrier, Vodafone, in an attempt to jumpstart international growth. 28 Feb 2015
Vodafone is coming back to the U.S.
Vodafone is coming back to the U.S.
Following Verizon's sale of its share in Vodafone earlier this year, there had been speculation that the European carrier would be returning to the U.S. The company has now confirmed those plans. 14 Dec 2014
Music streaming service Deezer signs deals with ProSiebenSat.1, Vodafone
Music streaming service Deezer signs deals with ProSiebenSat.1, Vodafone
Unlimited music streaming service Deezer, one of the largest rivals to market leader Spotify, has announced a new deal with major German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1. 12 Jun 2014
Vodafone: Six countries tap and record our phone calls
Vodafone: Six countries tap and record our phone calls
Vodafone, the world's second largest phone company with over 420 million subscribers, has confirmed that the governments of six nations listen and record customer's phone calls. 08 Jun 2014
AT&T looking into purchasing Vodafone
AT&T looking into purchasing Vodafone
According to multiple sources, AT&T is preparing for a potential takeover of Europe's biggest mobile carrier, Vodafone. 04 Nov 2013 - 2 comments
Vodafone hack hits two million customers
Vodafone hack hits two million customers
Vodafone Germany has revealed that personal details of two million of its customers were exposed in a hack. 14 Sep 2013
Verizon purchases remaining 45 percent of Verizon Wireless for $130 billion
Verizon purchases remaining 45 percent of Verizon Wireless for $130 billion
Verizon Communications has agreed to purchase Vodafone's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion in one of the largest acquisitions of all time. 02 Sep 2013 - 3 comments
Vodafone, O2 rolling out 4G service in the UK
Vodafone, O2 rolling out 4G service in the UK
Vodafone and O2 have begun rolling out 4G mobile services in the United Kingdom, a year after rival EE first launched its own 4G services. 29 Aug 2013
Verizon Wireless, Vodafone buyout talks intensify
Verizon Wireless, Vodafone buyout talks intensify
Verizon Wireless is in talks with Vodafone Group to buy back the 45 percent of their company that they do not own. 29 Aug 2013
Verizon prepping $130 billion deal for Vodafone's stake in joint venture
Verizon prepping $130 billion deal for Vodafone's stake in joint venture
Bloomberg is reporting that Verizon Communications Inc is in talks to buy out Vodafone's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion. 29 Aug 2013
Apple to rush iOS 6.1.1 to fix 3G and battery issues
Apple to rush iOS 6.1.1 to fix 3G and battery issues
Apple is reportedly preparing to rush out iOS 6.1.1 to users amidst complaints about decreased battery life and 3G signal issues. 11 Feb 2013 - 3 comments
Don't upgrade iPhone 4S to iOS 6.1, Vodafone and 3 warn users
Don't upgrade iPhone 4S to iOS 6.1, Vodafone and 3 warn users
Some cellular providers in Europe have warned their customers not to install the iOS 6.1 update, due to 3G signal problems. 10 Feb 2013 - 1 comment
SIM card lets parents control phones remotely
SIM card lets parents control phones remotely
Parents in the UK can now pry right into their kids' mobile lives with new SIM cars that allow them to control mobile phones remotely. 23 May 2012 - 14 comments
Rumor: Vodafone could possibly purchase RIM
Rumor: Vodafone could possibly purchase RIM
Shares of RIM have jumped 14 percent today after an unsubstantiated rumor hit that Vodafone should look into purchasing RIM. Vodafone declined ...... 05 Oct 2011
     

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