Vodafone

Verizon completes $130 billion buyout of Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless

Verizon wins approval for $130 billion takeover of Vodafone's share of its wireless network

Verizon's $130 billion bid for Vodafone independence could be approved this weekend

Verizon Wireless in talks to buy 45 percent stake back from Vodafone (update)

Verizon reportedly preparing $100 billion offer to buy out its wireless unit from Vodafone

Verizon reportedly looking to 'resolve' relationship with Vodafone this year

Verizon considering LTE-only phones in 2014 in push to lower subsidies

Vodafone tells iPhone 4S customers to hold off on iOS 6.1

BlackBerry Z10 available on January 30th in the UK?

Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1 update rolling out to UK carriers

Vodafone UK mimics AT&T by requiring custom plans for FaceTime over 3G

Vodafone UK requires customers to have a VoIP add-on to use FaceTime over 3G on its network.

European regulators clear mobile payment initiative from Everything Everywhere, O2, and Vodafone UK

Everything Everywhere, Vodafone UK, and O2 parent company Telefonica UK announced today that their mobile payment joint venture has received "unconditional clearance" from the European Commission. In a statement, the companies said they are now looking to launch their cross-carrier mobile payment platform in the UK "as quickly as possible," though they have yet to announce a target date.

Optimus L9 hands-on: LG takes L-Style to 4.7 inches

We've just had the chance to see LG's largest L-Style phone to-date: the 4.7-inch Optimus L9.

Samsung Galaxy S III running Android Jelly Bean: our first look

Jelly Bean Android 4.1 running on the Galaxy S III.

An LTE iPhone could be the most disruptive thing in the UK mobile market since the original

The iPhone has disrupted every market it's been in — is it getting ready for an encore in the UK?

Everything Everywhere earns Ofcom approval for early LTE in UK, Vodafone left 'shocked'

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has granted final approval on Everything Everywhere's proposed plan of rolling out LTE on its 1800MHz spectrum ahead of the proper UK 4G auction expected next year.

Google officially announces Android 4.1 OTA update for Nexus S variants

Google has officially announced the rollout of Android 4.1 for Nexus S handsets on T-Mobile, H3G, O2, Rogers, and Vodafone in "most countries."

Nexus S Jelly Bean update halted by Vodafone Australia

Vodafone has postponed the Jelly Bean update because it apparently doesn't "meet all the Australian regulatory requirements related to emergency calls."

Android 4.1 coming to Nexus S on Vodafone Australia July 19th, rest of world at the same time?

Google's Nexus S on Vodafone's network will be getting an update to Android 4.1 on July 19th, according to the company's blog.

Former T-Mobile USA CEO Phillip Humm to join Vodafone in European role

Former T-Mobile USA CEO Phillip Humm is set to join Vodafone's European arm.

Vodafone debuts Booster Brolly prototype umbrella with built-in solar cells and signal booster

Today Vodafone introduced the Booster Brolly, a prototype umbrella that uses integrated solar cells and a micro antenna to charge your smartphone and boost 3G signals.

Vodafone and O2 strike deal to collaborate on network of 18,500 mobile sites in UK

The UK's two biggest mobile operators, O2 and Vodafone, have struck up a new partnership deal today that will see them sharing a network of 18,500 mobile sites in an effort to expand coverage across the UK.

Good Deal: Lumia 710 and £20 app voucher for £99.95 at the The Carphone Warehouse

UK residents can now get a Nokia Lumia 710, along with a £20 app voucher, for £99.95 on pay-as-you-go with Orange, T-Mobile, or Vodafone.

Nokia Lumia 610 launching in the UK for £15 per month

Nokia will be launching the Lumia 610 in the UK for £15 per month on contract, in four colors, starting in the first week of June.

Vodafone's Bemilo SIM card offers near-complete parental control with web interface

Vodafone's Bemilo system allows parents to tightly control their children's access to phone services with a SIM card that can be remotely managed through a web interface.

Samsung Galaxy S III available on pre-order from Vodafone, Three, and O2 in the UK

The Samsung Galaxy S III is now available on pre-order from Vodafone, Three, and O2. The phone will ship in late May.

Sprint becomes first North American carrier to join Tizen Association

Sprint has become the first North American carrier to join the Tizen Association, an industry group backing Linux-based Meego successor Tizen.

Latest Nokia Lumia 800 firmware update fixes volume bug

Nokia is rolling out a new firmware update to its Lumia 800 handset to fix a volume bug.

Vodafone UK Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update arriving on April 17th

Vodafone UK announced today that Samsung will make its Ice Cream Sandwich update to the Galaxy S II available via its KIES desktop software tomorrow, with an over the air rollout planned for next Tuesday, April 17th.

UK regulators delay Orange / T-Mobile LTE plan, give competitors time to react

Ofcom has granted an extension for competitors that want to respond to Everything Everywhere's proposed LTE network.

Three UK upgrading 3G network, might delay LTE auction with legal action

The Guardian has revealed that UK carrier Three is planning on upgrading its current network to HSPA 42.2 Mbps, giving it room to contest the rules of the 800MHz spectrum auction if necessary.

Galaxy S II Android 4.0 UK update schedule for Three, O2, Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile detailed

Three UK has confirmed that its users are receiving the Galaxy S II ICS update now (connect to the Kies software to do so), and O2 UK says it'll upgrade the phones in the beginning of April. Orange and Vodafone haven't given an ETA, but they have both confirmed that they're working on it, and T-Mobile UK, meanwhile, hasn't even said that it's making progress on the update.

Vodafone complains about Everything Everywhere's LTE 'head start'

Vodafone has spoken out against the license variation that will allow Everything Everywhere to deploy an LTE network on the 1800MHz band.

European Commission suspects five biggest mobile carriers of collusion

Europe's five biggest mobile networks could face allegations of collusion by the European Commission, following regular meetings by executives to discuss the state of the industry.

Vodafone and designer Richard Nicoll introduce smartphone-charging handbag

Vodafone and fashion designer Richard Nicoll have designed a handbag that can be charged inductively and then charge smartphones that are plugged into an interior compartment.

White Nokia Lumia 800 arriving in March for Australians

Nokia is introducing its Lumia 800 Windows Phone handset in Australia from March, with a new white color edition.

Windows Phone update rolling out, fixes disappearing keyboard and location privacy bugs

Windows Phone 7.5 update bumps OS build and fixes disappearing keyboard bug.

Vodafone, KPN, and T-Mobile raided by Dutch competition authority

Dutch mobile operators Vodafone, KPN, and T-Mobile were raided today by the country's competition authority (NMa) to "investigate whether cartel agreements have been made."