Vodafone was responsible for the UK’s first mobile call, just after midnight on 1 January 1985. Within 15 years, we were the largest company in Europe – and the largest of our kind anywhere in the world.
Ours is a story of investment, innovation and award-winning customer service.
Ours is a story of investment, innovation and award-winning customer service.
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2010
Vodafone UK wins Best Network in the Mobile News and Mobile awards
Vodafone UK ranges the Apple iPhone
Vodafone One Net – the business solution that merges mobile and landline numbers – reaches one million customers
Vodafone VIP launched. The new reward scheme provides access for customers to a range of high-profile national events
Vodafone UK wins Best Network in the Mobile News and Mobile awards
Vodafone UK ranges the Apple iPhone
Vodafone One Net – the business solution that merges mobile and landline numbers – reaches one million customers
Vodafone VIP launched. The new reward scheme provides access for customers to a range of high-profile national events
2009
A major expansion programme brings the number of Vodafone retail stores to 400
The Vodafone Foundation launches the UK World of Difference programme – giving 500 people the chance to get paid to work for charity
Vodafone signs an exclusive agreement with Twitter, allowing customers to send updates and receive notifications by text
Vodafone Sure Signal launched – a unique device to improve the mobile phone signal inside customers’ homes
A major expansion programme brings the number of Vodafone retail stores to 400
The Vodafone Foundation launches the UK World of Difference programme – giving 500 people the chance to get paid to work for charity
Vodafone signs an exclusive agreement with Twitter, allowing customers to send updates and receive notifications by text
Vodafone Sure Signal launched – a unique device to improve the mobile phone signal inside customers’ homes
2008
Vodafone UK is the first European network operator to offer Dell’s Inspiron Mini 9 ultra-mobile device with built-in broadband connectivity
The first ever touchscreen BlackBerry® smartphone – The BlackBerry Storm 9500 – is announced. It’s built exclusively for Vodafone.
Vodafone UK is the first European network operator to offer Dell’s Inspiron Mini 9 ultra-mobile device with built-in broadband connectivity
The first ever touchscreen BlackBerry® smartphone – The BlackBerry Storm 9500 – is announced. It’s built exclusively for Vodafone.
2007
Vodafone launches Secure Remote Access, providing data security for remote and flexible workers
We announce plans to build a state-of-the-art 850-seat customer services centre in Stoke on Trent
Vodafone launches Secure Remote Access, providing data security for remote and flexible workers
We announce plans to build a state-of-the-art 850-seat customer services centre in Stoke on Trent
2006
The Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G broadband (HSDPA) data card is launched, offering faster data speeds on laptops
The number of Vodafone live! customers with 3G reaches 10 million
The Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G broadband (HSDPA) data card is launched, offering faster data speeds on laptops
The number of Vodafone live! customers with 3G reaches 10 million
2005
We launch Stop the Clock for Pay monthly and Pay as you go customers. This gives customers an hour’s talk in the evenings and weekends for the price of three minutes
We launch Vodafone Simply – giving customers new, easy-to-use voice and text services
Vodafone introduces Passport – a new voice roaming price plan
Vodafone wins Mobile Retailer’s National Retailer of the Year award
We launch Stop the Clock for Pay monthly and Pay as you go customers. This gives customers an hour’s talk in the evenings and weekends for the price of three minutes
We launch Vodafone Simply – giving customers new, easy-to-use voice and text services
Vodafone introduces Passport – a new voice roaming price plan
Vodafone wins Mobile Retailer’s National Retailer of the Year award
2004
We launch Content Control – which bars younger customers from accessing adult material
Vodafone launches its first 3G service in Europe with the Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G/GPRS data card for corporate customers. It gives access to office applications at ten times the speed of GPRS
Vodafone live! with 3G is launched in 13 markets – giving customers access to a range of services including video calling and video streaming
We launch Content Control – which bars younger customers from accessing adult material
Vodafone launches its first 3G service in Europe with the Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G/GPRS data card for corporate customers. It gives access to office applications at ten times the speed of GPRS
Vodafone live! with 3G is launched in 13 markets – giving customers access to a range of services including video calling and video streaming
2003
Vodafone UK launches Speaking Phone for blind and visually impaired customers
Vodafone live! attracts one million customers in its first six months
Orange, Telefonica Moviles, T-Mobile and Vodafone form a new association to drive inter-operable mobile payments
Vodafone UK launches Speaking Phone for blind and visually impaired customers
Vodafone live! attracts one million customers in its first six months
Orange, Telefonica Moviles, T-Mobile and Vodafone form a new association to drive inter-operable mobile payments
2002
Vodafone trials a global mobile payment system in the UK, Italy and Germany
Vodafone launches the first European GPRS roaming service
The Vodafone Group Foundation is launched
Vodafone launches Vodafone live! and Mobile Office
Arun Sarin succeeds Sir Christopher Gent as Chief Executive of Vodafone Group Plc
Vodafone trials a global mobile payment system in the UK, Italy and Germany
Vodafone launches the first European GPRS roaming service
The Vodafone Group Foundation is launched
Vodafone launches Vodafone live! and Mobile Office
Arun Sarin succeeds Sir Christopher Gent as Chief Executive of Vodafone Group Plc
19992001
The first 3G voice call is made over Vodafone’s initial 3G network of 30 radio base stations in the Thames Valley
Vodafone introduces instant messaging to its network
Vodafone becomes to the first network to offer Pay monthly customers the ability to roam
GPRS is launched nationwide, providing an ‘always on’ connectivity
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2000
The acquisition of Mannesmann AG almost doubles the size of the Vodafone Group – making it the world’s largest mobile telecommunications company
The Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem is launched
Vizzavi – a 50/50 joint venture between Vodafone AirTouch and VivendiNet – delivers a multi-access branded Internet portal for Europe
Vodafone acquires the largest available 3G licence in the UK
WAP gateway is opened, offering customers access to internet-style information
Vodafone UK and Microsoft announce a joint project to bring Microsoft Outlook functionality to wireless mobile devices
The first 3G voice call is made over Vodafone’s initial 3G network of 30 radio base stations in the Thames Valley
Vodafone introduces instant messaging to its network
Vodafone becomes to the first network to offer Pay monthly customers the ability to roam
GPRS is launched nationwide, providing an ‘always on’ connectivity
Find and Seek with Vizzavi UK allows customers to find their way via WAP
2000
The acquisition of Mannesmann AG almost doubles the size of the Vodafone Group – making it the world’s largest mobile telecommunications company
The Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem is launched
Vizzavi – a 50/50 joint venture between Vodafone AirTouch and VivendiNet – delivers a multi-access branded Internet portal for Europe
Vodafone acquires the largest available 3G licence in the UK
WAP gateway is opened, offering customers access to internet-style information
Vodafone UK and Microsoft announce a joint project to bring Microsoft Outlook functionality to wireless mobile devices
Vodafone AirTouch Plc is created as a result of a successful merger between Vodafone Group Plc and AirTouch Communications Inc
On 5 January, Vodafone connects its five-millionth UK customer
On 5 January, Vodafone connects its five-millionth UK customer
1997
Chris Gent succeeds Sir Gerald Whent as Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Group Plc
Chris Gent succeeds Sir Gerald Whent as Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Group Plc
1996
Vodafone is the first network operator in the UK to launch a Pay monthly analogue package
Per-second billing on the digital network is introduced, as well as options to buy ‘bundled’ minutes and make off-peak local calls to landlines
Vodafone is the first network operator in the UK to launch a Pay monthly analogue package
Per-second billing on the digital network is introduced, as well as options to buy ‘bundled’ minutes and make off-peak local calls to landlines
1994
Vodata is the first network operator in the UK to launch data, fax and text messaging services over the digital network
Vodafone joins the Globalstar consortium to develop and launch a Low Earth Orbiting Satellite mobile phone service
Vodata is the first network operator in the UK to launch data, fax and text messaging services over the digital network
Vodafone joins the Globalstar consortium to develop and launch a Low Earth Orbiting Satellite mobile phone service
1993
Vodafone Group International is formed to acquire licences and supervise overseas interests
Vodafone opens its first high street store
Vodafone Group International is formed to acquire licences and supervise overseas interests
Vodafone opens its first high street store
1992
Vodafone and Telecom Finland sign the world’s first international GSM roaming agreement
Vodafone and Telecom Finland sign the world’s first international GSM roaming agreement
1991
Racal and Vodafone de-merge, and the Vodafone Group is listed as an independent company on the London and New York stock exchanges
Vodafone and Telecom Finland make the world’s first international roaming call
Vodafone launches its digital (GSM) mobile phone service – the first in the UK
Racal and Vodafone de-merge, and the Vodafone Group is listed as an independent company on the London and New York stock exchanges
Vodafone and Telecom Finland make the world’s first international roaming call
Vodafone launches its digital (GSM) mobile phone service – the first in the UK
1989
Paknet is formed as a joint venture between Racal Telecom and Cable & Wireless
Paknet is formed as a joint venture between Racal Telecom and Cable & Wireless
1988
Racal Telecomms Plc floats on the London and New York stock exchanges
Racal Telecomms Plc floats on the London and New York stock exchanges
1987
Vodafone is recognised as the largest mobile network in the world
Vodata is created as the ‘voice and data’ business to develop and market Vodafone Recall, the voicemail service
Vodapage is launched – providing a paging network that covers 80% of the UK population
Vodafone is recognised as the largest mobile network in the world
Vodata is created as the ‘voice and data’ business to develop and market Vodafone Recall, the voicemail service
Vodapage is launched – providing a paging network that covers 80% of the UK population
1985
The Vodafone analogue network is the first cellular network to launch in the UK – and the first call is made from St Katherine’s Dock in London to Newbury on 1 January 1985
The Vodafone analogue network is the first cellular network to launch in the UK – and the first call is made from St Katherine’s Dock in London to Newbury on 1 January 1985
1982
The Racal Electronics Group wins its bid for the private sector UK Cellular licence. It sets up the Racal Telecomms Division and names the new network ‘Vodafone’ to reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile phones. Based in Newbury, the company has less than 50 employees, all in one building
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The Racal Electronics Group wins its bid for the private sector UK Cellular licence. It sets up the Racal Telecomms Division and names the new network ‘Vodafone’ to reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile phones. Based in Newbury, the company has less than 50 employees, all in one building
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