Vodafone (474 articles)

Vodafone explains rogue tweet

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...

Vodafone's Twitter account compromised

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 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

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?

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

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: A week left on N900 exclusive

"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 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

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

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 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

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 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?

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

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

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 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

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

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"

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

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

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 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'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

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...