Vodafone

Mobile connection partially restored in war-torn east Ukraine

Ukraine - Muslimchronicle

Mobile phone access was partially restored in war-torn eastern Ukraine on Friday after it was lost more than a week ago, the last major Ukrainian provider in the area said. Almost two million people lost mobile connection in the devastated region after a Vodafone Ukraine fibre optic line was cut on January 11 as a result of fighting. The provider sought toRead more

Vodafone says rebounds into first-half net profit

London - Muslimchronicle

British mobile phone giant Vodafone rebounded back into first-half net profit after the previous year's vast Indian writedown was not repeated, it said Tuesday, and ramped up it outlook. Earnings after taxation stood at 1.13 billion euros ($1.32 billion) in the six months to the end of September, after a net loss 5.129 billion euros last year when it wasRead more

Vodafone's India's telecom unit merges with local company

Mumbai - Arab today

British telecom company Vodafone's Indian unit has announced a merger with Idea Cellular, a local company, creating the country's largest telecom operator with nearly 400 million customers. A joint statement from the companies on Monday said Vodafone will own 45.1 percent of the combined company and Idea will have a 26 percent stake, while the rest will be owned byRead more

Vodafone, Idea tie-up creates India's biggest telecom firm

Mumbai - Arab Today

British mobile phone giant Vodafone will merge its Indian unit with Idea Cellular to create the country's largest telecoms operator, the firms said Monday, as they combine to fight a price war sparked by the country's richest man. The confirmation ended months of speculation that the two operators were ready to sign a deal to help fend off the MukeshRead more

Advanced IoT Technologies Showcased at Vodafone Innovation Day 2017

Doha - QNA

As part of its commitment to be a key player in driving innovation in Qatar, Vodafone discussed innovation in a corporate event that was attended by more than 150 representatives from various industries. Vodafone demonstrated how the Company is continually looking for ways to bring its global expertise and the power of its international network to Qatar, helping a rangeRead more

Telecom operators push for united front on 5G

DUBAI - Arab Today

The fifth-generation (5G) wireless mobile phone technology is still largely a concept at this point and the wireless industry hasn’t settled on any standards around the new network. But 5G is certainly down the road and it is coming and is going to help operators build a platform that enables all access technologies and all service types. With standardisation workRead more

Moroccan Samia Haimoura Finalist for Vodafone Female Acceleration Program

Rabat - Arab Today

Samia Haimoura is one of five final participants In Vodafone’s female acceleration program, F-Lane. Her app, Securella, strives to protect women in the fight against sexual harassment. Over the course of six weeks, the program will digital impact projects that focus on female empowerment, like Securella, and enables their creators to push forth their design. Haimoura saw a need forRead more

Vodafone confirms merger talks with India's Idea

London - AFP

British mobile phone giant Vodafone said Monday that it was in talks to merge its Indian unit with Idea Cellular in a move that would create India's largest telecoms company. The confirmation ended months of speculation that the two operators were exploring a deal to help fend off Reliance Jio whose recent arrival shook up India's ultra-competitive mobile network market.Read more

Twin blasts near Istanbul soccer stadium kill 29 , wound 166

Istanbul - ArabToday

Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber near an Istanbul soccer stadium Saturday night killed 29 people and wounded 166 others in the latest large-scale assault to traumatize a nation confronting an array of security threats. The bombs targeted police officers, killing 27 of them along with two civilians, Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu told reporters earlyRead more

Turkey declares day of national mourning after terror attacks

Ankara - ArabToday

Turkey announced on Sunday a day of national mourning after attacks in Istanbul, Dogan News Agency reported. Late on Saturday, two explosions rocked central Istanbul near Besiktas's Vodafone Arena Stadium, leaving 38 people killed and 155 others wounded. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said seven civilians are among the dead, while 30 others are police officers and one of the victimsRead more