The name Vodafone comes from voice data fone (the latter a sensational spelling of "phone"), chosen by the company to "reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile … See more

Following a period of worldwide expansion which began in 1999, in the 2010s Vodafone entered a period of retrenchment and simplification of its operations. See more

Since 2021, Vodafone's global advertising has used the slogan "Together We Can". Previous slogans have been, in 2017, "The future is … See more

Senior management
Sir Gerald Whent, at that time an Executive with Racal Electronics plc, was responsible for the … See more

As a Racal Telecom brand: 1980 to 1991
In 1980, Ernest Harrison, then chair of Racal – the UK's largest manufacturer of military radios – negotiated a deal with Lord Weinstock See more

In October 2009, it launched Vodafone 360, a new internet service for the mobile, PC and Mac. This was discontinued in December 2011 after … See more

Vodafone's sponsorships include:
• Al Ahly SC (2002–11)
• Beşiktaş J.K. (2014–20)
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