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July 1, 2011

Vodafone sells share in Polish operator for €920 million

UK telecommunications giant Vodafone has agreed to sell its 24.4 per cent interest in Polish telecoms operator Polkomtel for approximately €920 million.

Vodafone is selling its stake to investment vehicle Spartan Capital Holdings, which is controlled by Polish businessman Zygmunt Solorz-Zak.

The Newbury, Berkshire-based company said the sale underpinned its strategy to realise value from its non-controlled assets, adding that proceeds from the sale would be used to reduce its net debt.

November 10, 2010

Vodafone to sell Softbank interests for £3.1 billion

UK mobile telecoms giant Vodafone has continued with its drive to sell off minority assets, with the sale of its stake in Japanese telecoms group Softbank for £3.1 billion.

Vodafone’s stake in Softbank was left over from the £8.9 billion sale of Vodafone Japan in 2006. The Japanese carrier will now buy back Vodafone’s interests.

September 8, 2010

Vodafone sells stake in China Mobile

UK mobile phone giant Vodafone, the world's biggest mobile operator by revenue, has announced the sale of its 3.2 per cent stake in China Mobile for around £4.3 billion.

The sale is the first of what is expected to be several sales of minority holdings as part of Newbury-based Vodafone’s strategy to focus on core markets as it tries to improve its share price.

The buyers of the stake, of which it is thought there may be several, have not been identified.

December 1, 2009

Vodafone Ghana

Networking know-howJane Bordenave talks to Tony Dolton, chief technical officer for Vodafone in Ghana, about the company’s plans to revolutionise Ghana’s communications infrastructure and service.
A household name to many people across the world, Vodafone is an international company with a commitment to high standards. It is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States. In Europe, it is also the fourth largest fixed telecommunications player. In 2008, the company bought Ghana’s state telecommunications company, Ghana Telecom, as part of a $900 million (£452 million) initial investment. The brand itself was launched in April 2009, when Ghana Telecom and Onetouch, the cell network brand, both became Vodafone.

December 1, 2009

Vodafone Ghana

Networking know-howJane Bordenave talks to Tony Dolton, chief technical officer for Vodafone in Ghana, about the company’s plans to revolutionise Ghana’s communications infrastructure and service.
A household name to many people across the world, Vodafone is an international company with a commitment to high standards. It is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States. In Europe, it is also the fourth largest fixed telecommunications player. In 2008, the company bought Ghana’s state telecommunications company, Ghana Telecom, as part of a $900 million (£452 million) initial investment. The brand itself was launched in April 2009, when Ghana Telecom and Onetouch, the cell network brand, both became Vodafone.

March 24, 2009

Vodafone and Telefónica in share agreement

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March 24, 2009

Vodafone and Telefónica in share agreement

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February 24, 2009

Vodafone plans 500 job cuts

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February 24, 2009

Vodafone plans 500 job cuts

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