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  • Vodafone explains rogue tweet

    Vodafone explains rogue tweet

    Practical joke gone very wrong 9 February 2010 15:09 GMT

    There was much mirth recently when Vodafone got all foul-mouthed on its Twitter feed - sending the ridiculously offensive message: "@VodafoneUK: is fed up of dirty homo's and is going after beaver".

    The company immediately posted an apology, but the message immediately...

  • Image Credit: @mr_squishington

    Vodafone's Twitter account compromised

    Apology immediately made for "severe breach of rules by staff" 5 February 2010 16:30 GMT

    Whoops. Eagle-eyed followers of Vodafone's official Twitter feed will have noticed a rather nasty tweet that the company just sent out - "@VodafoneUK: is fed up of dirty homo's and is going after beaver".

    While the tweet was swiftly deleted, it was immediately...

  • Vodafone Sony Ericsson X10 hits UK in April

    Vodafone Sony Ericsson X10 hits UK in April

    Delayed handset gets a carrier 4 February 2010 10:56 GMT

    Vodafone has confirmed that it will be bringing the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to the UK in April, 2 months later than previously expected.

    The new handset, which we first saw back in the summer last year, will feature the Android OS and be the company's first foray...

  • New data shows Vodafone iPhone has fastest download speeds in UK

    New data shows Vodafone iPhone has fastest download speeds in UK

    UK wide figures show O2 doesn't rule the roost outside London 2 February 2010 13:48 GMT

    Vodafone iPhone users can claim the fastest download speeds in the UK according to new data revealed to Pocket-lint.

    Following our own investigation into network quality and speed of the three official operators for the iPhone in London, the makers of Speed Check,...

  • Which UK operators will offer micro SIMs for the Apple iPad?

    Which UK operators will offer micro SIMs for the Apple iPad?

    We put the data question to the telcos 29 January 2010 16:24 GMT

    That the iPad is to offer its 3G connectivity via a "micro SIM" card isn't some necessary hardware requirement - the device is plenty big enough to boast a full-size SIM - it's Apple's way of throwing a bone to mobile phone operators after announcing the iPad, unlike...

  • Vodafone claims most paying music subscribers in Europe

    Vodafone claims most paying music subscribers in Europe

    450,000 sign up 26 January 2010 9:34 GMT

    It seems Vodafone's DRM-free music is going down well with consumers as it has announced that nearly 450,000 Vodafone customers have signed up to its music subscription services since 2009.

    Vodafone is claiming this customer base gives it the largest number...

  • Vodafone adds a week to N900 exclusive

    Vodafone: A week left on N900 exclusive

    Only on Voda until 1 Feb 25 January 2010 16:01 GMT

    "The Nokia N900 is available exclusively for one more week to its UK customers", says Vodafone, as it states its exclusive on the handset runs through until 1 February. 

    The Maemo-toting handset offers multi-tasking on a 3.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen, QWERTY...

  • Vodafone sells 100,000 iPhones in a week

    Vodafone sells 100,000 iPhones in a week

    Apple handset selling like hot cakes 22 January 2010 15:20 GMT

    Vodafone has announced that it has just shifted its 100,000th iPhone in just over a week since it debuted on the network. For some comparison, Orange sold 30,000 on its first day.

    The handset is just over half-way through a development cycle - with another one...

  • Vodafone's exclusive on the BlackBerry Storm 2 due to end

    Vodafone's exclusive on the BlackBerry Storm 2 due to end

    T-Mobile and O2 to get touchscreen smartphone very soon 20 January 2010 15:32 GMT

    The BlackBerry Storm 2 - RIM's update to its first touchscreen smartphone - is soon to be available in the UK on networks other than Vodafone as the operator's exclusive is due to come to an end.

    Omio, a UK mobile phone retailer and price comparison service, has...

  • iPhone network test: Vodafone vs Orange vs O2. Phones, Mobile phones, iPhone, Apple, Orange, Vodafone, O2, Features 0

    iPhone network test: Vodafone vs Orange vs O2

    We test to see which network you really should opt for 20 January 2010 13:12 GMT

    You can now get the Apple iPhone on O2, Orange and Vodafone, but with zero difference between the handsets in terms of performance or customisations (operators aren't even allowed to ship them with dedicated apps pre-installed) it's all down to the network and the performance...

  • Apple said to be in talks with UK operators over iTablet

    Apple said to be in talks with UK operators over iTablet

    Orange, O2 and Vodafone interested in bundling device with mobile broadband 20 January 2010 10:52 GMT

    Apple is currently in talks with UK mobile phone operators about them offering its rumoured iTablet, or iSlate device, reports The Guardian.

    While the device still only exists in the realm of rumours, Apple is holding a media event on 27 January, thought to...

  • New Samsung Genio slide launches on Vodafone

    New Samsung Genio slide launches on Vodafone

    iPlayer compatible 18 January 2010 14:11 GMT

    Samsung has announced the launch of the Genio slide, a new addition to the Genio range, available in the UK from Vodafone. A Vodafone exclusive for a month, like the other Genios, the Genio slide is aimed at the youth market.  

    The Genio slide gets a slide...

  • Vodafone Access Gateway re-launches as Sure Signal

    Vodafone Access Gateway re-launches as Sure Signal

    "Customers tell us it is life changing" 18 January 2010 12:41 GMT

    Vodafone is getting its customers to pay out for better coverage as it re-launches its "Access Gateway" product as the "Vodafone Sure Signal" device now priced from £50 for contract customers.  

    The Sure Signal is described as a "small plug-in box that significantly...

  • Which is the best iPhone deal?

    Which is the best iPhone deal?

    We take a look at who's offering the best package now Vodafone's in the game too 14 January 2010 15:39 GMT

    With 14 January officially named as Vodafone iPhone day, there's suddenly bags of choice for anyone looking to get that religious experience that only the Jesus phone can supply. The question on most lips though is "Where do I go to get the best deal?".

    Naturally,...

  • Vodafone: We'll shift 50,000 iPhones on day one of sales

    Vodafone: We'll shift 50,000 iPhones on day one of sales

    Record-breaking sales beat Orange - if weather permits 14 January 2010 11:31 GMT

    It seems pre-orders for the iPhone on Vodafone have been a success as the operator has revealed it will shift 50,000 iPhones on the device's debut day on the network.

    How many of that 50,000 are the tens of thousands of people we know to be using iPhones unlocked...

  • Vodafone iPhone launches with two new apps

    Vodafone iPhone launches with two new apps

    360 contact syncing and free navigation 14 January 2010 10:14 GMT

    As the iPhone becomes officially available on the Vodafone network in the UK, the operator has announced the launch of two new apps for the device.
     
    The first is the free "Vodafone 360 People Sync App" said to be developed to help customers easily move mobile...

  • Vodafone's mobile broadband offerings get new year refresh

    Vodafone's mobile broadband offerings get new year refresh

    New price plans claim to offer greater savings and free PC security 13 January 2010 16:57 GMT

    Vodafone is offering new price plans for its mobile broadband offerings claiming greater savings to give us poor snow-struck GBers a chance to beat the January blues.

    There are two new pay monthly price plans for customers to choose from with what Voda calls...

  • Vodafone dumps Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

    Vodafone dumps Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

    Operator will not offer WinMob phone as reports of Xperia X10 delays hit the net 8 January 2010 15:27 GMT

    Pocket-lint can confirm that Sony Ericsson's delayed Xperia X2 has been dumped from Vodafone's future line-up.

    In a far cry from the proud exclusive the operator announced for the device with plans to range it exclusively until 31 December 2009, Vodafone has now...

  • Vodafone answers Nexus One arrival questions

    Vodafone answers Nexus One arrival questions

    Early spring launch, standard smartphone cost and available on Super SIM plans 7 January 2010 10:57 GMT

    With rumours rife about the when, whereabouts and whyfores of the Nexus One to the UK, Vodafone has issued a FAQ page on the company's website to clear up a few of the issues.

    The key points are that the phone is available now from the Nexus One site SIM-free...

  • Nexus One coming to Vodafone in "few short weeks"

    Nexus One coming to Vodafone in "few short weeks"

    And no plans from O2 to stock it at all 7 January 2010 9:51 GMT

    Spring 2010 has apparently come early with the news that Vodafone is to stock the Nexus One within the next few weeks.

    Word has come through a Vodafone spokeswoman just 2 days after the phone's launch event in California, despite early indications that we'd have...

  • PHOTOS: Nexus One hands-on

    PHOTOS: Nexus One hands-on

    CES 2010: We get touchy feely with the new Google phone 7 January 2010 7:10 GMT

    Google's Nexus One is going to be available in the next couple of weeks on Vodafone in the UK and we've already managed to have a play with the Android 2.1 touting handset. 

    The new phone, which is solid and well built brings with it a number of new features over...

  • VIDEO: Lewis Hamilton offers a Christmas car-ol

    VIDEO: Lewis Hamilton offers a Christmas car-ol

    A Formula One take on "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" 24 December 2009 16:01 GMT

    Vodafone-sponsored Lewis Hamilton is offering a Christmas "car-ol" in this promo vid that uses the motor sport-themed audio for a special, clever take on a festive classic. If you don't mind being advertised at in the name of Christmas, then hit play to see it now and...

  • Vodafone to offer the iPhone from 14 January

    Vodafone to offer the iPhone from 14 January

    Pre-orders begin as pricing revealed 21 December 2009 9:30 GMT

    Vodafone has revealed the 14 January as the date it will begin offering the Apple iPhone. Customers will be able to pre-order their iPhone from today in-store, through their account manager or online at vodafone.co.uk/iphone.  

    Vodafone says customers who have...

  • Nokia N900 coming to Vodafone on 7 January

    Nokia N900 coming to Vodafone on 7 January

    Also arriving in the Carphone Warehouse from Boxing Day 17 December 2009 9:28 GMT

    Nokia's N900 will be arriving in Vodafone stores on 7 January 2010, the phone network tells us. It'll also be showing up slightly earlier than previously announced in the Carphone Warehouse, too - from 26 December.

    Pricing has been confirmed too - the handset...

  • Carphone Warehouse to offer the N900

    Carphone Warehouse to offer the N900

    Retailer reveals Vodafone pricing 16 December 2009 11:12 GMT

    The Carphone Warehouse has announced it will be offering the Nokia N900, just a day after it was revealed Vodafone will be getting the device in January.

    While UK consumers can currently buy the device SIM-free direct from Nokia for £499, from 26 December...

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