January 22, 2020
MIT Technology Review
Vodafone is a telecommunications firm that offers voice, messaging, data, fixed broadband and various other network serv... Read more
Vodafone's Competitors, Revenue, Number of Employees, Funding and Acquisitions
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CEO
Nick Read
OVERVIEW
Founded:
1984
Headquarters:
BerkshireEngland
Status:
PublicIndependent Company of London Stock ExchangeVOD
Industry Sector:
Telecommunications Equipment
Fixed-line Telecommunications Services
SIC Code:
3669NAICS listing »
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Competitive Analysis
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BT Group is a top competitor of Vodafone. BT Group was founded in 1846, and is headquartered in London, England. Like Vodafone, BT Group also competes in the Fixed-line Telecommunications Services field. BT Group generates $18.9B less revenue vs. Vodafone.
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Annual Revenue
$49B
Vodafone's revenue is the ranked 7th among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 53.1B.
Acquisitions
COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
grandcentrix GmbH
Nov 2019
Source »undisclosed
Grandcentrix develops an IoT based platform that offers embedded development and MFI integration solutions for residential and commercial sectors.
Evotracking SRL
Feb 2018
Source »undisclosed
EVO GPS designs, develops and deploys a fleet management platform that offers real-time automotive tracking and monitoring solutions for fleet managers.
RadioOpt GmbH.
Nov 2016
Source »undisclosed
RadioOpt is a customer experience measurement platform that tracks network quality and mobile applications.
YOU Broadband India Limited
Mar 2016
Source »$59.9M
YOU Broadband provides broadband internet, voice and video services through cable modem platform for residentials and businesses.
These are all the companies that Vodafone has acquired. Vodafone has acquired 12 companies and its latest acquisition was grandcentrix GmbH in Nov 2019. Grandcentrix develops an IoT based platform that offers embedded development and MFI integration solutions for residential and commercial sectors.
Vodafone Funding History
Since Vodafone was founded in 1984, it has participated in 1 round of funding. In total Vodafone has raised $912.6M. Vodafone's funding round was on Nov 2015 for a total of $912.6M
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Debt
Nov 2015
$912.6M
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Total Funding: $912.6M
Since Vodafone was founded in 1984, it has participated in 1 round of funding. In total Vodafone has raised $912.6M. Vodafone's funding round was on Nov 2015 for a total of $912.6M
Investments
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These are all the companies that Vodafone has invested in. Vodafone has invested 12 companies and its latest investment was grandcentrix GmbH in Nov 2019. Grandcentrix develops an IoT based platform that offers embedded development and MFI integration solutions for residential and commercial sectors.
Vodafone News
January 24, 2020Business Insider India
Ind-Ra downgrades Vodafone-Idea Rs 3,500 cr NCD
New Delhi, Jan 24 () India Ratings and Research on Friday downgraded the rating of Rs 3,500 crore non... See more »
January 24, 2020Livemint
India Ratings downgrades Vodafone Idea's <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3500-crore debt to BBB-
The rating has been downgraded from BBB to BBB minus.The downgrade is on account of 'crystallisation ... See more »
January 24, 2020City A.M.
Vodafone ranked 'worst' UK mobile and broadband provider
Vodafone is the UK's most complained about provider for broadband, landline and mobile, according to ... See more »
January 24, 2020The Drum
in-housing has made our agencies indispensable
When Vodafone decided to in-house some elements of its media buying last year, the move drew inevitab... See more »
January 24, 2020Telecompaper
Vodafone leads complaints in UK broadband, postpaid markets in Q3
(Telecompaper) The latest quarterly telecoms/pay-TV complaints data from UK regulator Ofcom shows tha... See more »
January 24, 2020Mobile News
Vodafone tops Ofcom list for most number of complaints from customers
EE and Sky received the least complaints among broadband providers... See more »
January 24, 2020Telecompaper
Vodafone Czechia loses appeal against LTE tender conditions
(Telecompaper) The Supreme Administrative Court of the Czech Republic has rejected an appeal from the... See more »
Vodafone Press Releases
May 21, 2019EIN Presswire
GiaX Wins Vodafone Deutschland 10GE Coax Overlay Deal
GiaX, a German technology startup bringing Innovation to coaxial networks, is proudly announcing a ma... See more »
March 8, 2019WebWire
Vodafone Foundation Announces Global Plans for App to Help Those Affected by Domestic Abuse
Vodafone Foundation, Vodafone's philanthropic arm, has announced the international expansion of Brigh... See more »
March 6, 2019Business Wire
Element3 Health Announces the Addition of Co-Founder of Vodafone as Advisor
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ELEMENT3 HEALTH ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF CO-FOUNDER OF VODAFONE AS ADVISOR... See more »
January 29, 2019WebWire
Maturing Mandatory Convertible Bond and Associated Share Buyback Programme
In February 2016, Vodafone Group Plc ('Vodafone') issued a two-tranche mandatory convertible bond ('M... See more »
December 4, 2018GlobalNewswire
DoubleVerify and Adform Announce Exclusive Integration to Assure Media Quality Coverage for Global Advertisers
NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleVerify, the leading independent provider of marketi... See more »
November 23, 2018WebWire
Future becomes reality as 5G powers 3D holographic calls
With potential applications for medical imaging, video conferencing and gaming, 3D holographic commun... See more »
November 20, 2018streetinsider
Riskonnect Lands International Risk Management Award
KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Continuity Insurance & Risk Magazine recently awarded Riskonnect and... See more »
Vodafone Videos
May 23, 2018Vodafone Youtube Channel
"Vodafone sponsorship of ESL CS:GO female league, Sydney 2018" on YOUTUBE
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Overview
Vodafone (NASDAQ, VOF) is a telecommunications firm that offers voice, messaging, data, fixed broadband and various other network services. Established in 1991, Vodafone is the second largest mobile telecommunications company by subscribers and revenu...
CEO
Vodafone's CEO, Nick Read, currently has an approval rating of 68%. Vodafone's primary competitors are BT Group, China Mobile & Verizon.Website
vodafone.comFrequently Asked Questions about Vodafone
When was Vodafone founded?
Vodafone was founded in 1984Who is Vodafone's CEO?
Vodafone's CEO is Nick ReadHow much revenue does Vodafone generate?
Vodafone generates $49B in revenueHow much funding does Vodafone have?
Vodafone has historically raised $912.6M in fundingWhere is Vodafone's headquarters?
Vodafone's headquarters is in Berkshire England, GB
How many employees does Vodafone have?
Vodafone has 107,667 employeesWhat sector does Vodafone operate in?
Vodafone is in Telecommunications Equipment, Fixed-line Telecommunications ServicesWho are Vodafone's competitors?
Vodafone's top competitors are BT Group, China Mobile, VerizonWho has Vodafone invested in?
Vodafone's has invested in companies such as DAZL, Amobee, Amobee
