2019
The first 5G networks in the world. In Ukraine, continued construction of 4G and the beginning of 5G tests.
Vodafone Ukraine is a leading telecommunications company that provides high-speed 3G and 4G Internet services and fixed broadband services. The Vodafone’s investments during the active construction of high-speed Internet networks in 2015 – 3Q2022 exceeded 34 billion UAH.
The record investments have ensured the technological leadership and the development of new technological services – Internet of Things (IoT), technologies and solutions for Smart City, big data analytics, fintech services, cloud services. Vodafone has 15,8 m customers in Ukraine. Since December 2019, Vodafone Ukraine is part of NEQSOL Holding.
The history of the company
2018
Vodafone starts building 4G in Ukraine. The first launch of the 2.6 GHz network took place on March 30, and on July 1, the launch of the 1.8 GHz network began. At the end of 2018, almost 19 million Ukrainians got access to 4G from Vodafone. The geography of the coverage of the fourth generation network included 24 regions of Ukraine. It also launched its own retail network.
2017-2016
A whole range of technologically new services has been launched in Ukraine under the Vodafone brand, including services based on 3G technologies: Vodafone TV, Vodafone Books, Vodafone Pay.
2015
Vodafone comes to Ukraine.
2014
The company sells 45% of Verizon Wireless for £ 130bn and pays out £ 85bn to shareholders. Acquisition of operator Ono in Spain.
2013
Acquisition of the German telecommunications company Kabel Deutschland.
2012
The acquisition of Cable&Wireless Worldwide.
2011
The sale of the shares which Vodafone owned French telecommunications company SFR.
2010
The company sells its stake in China Mobile.
2009
Group Vodacom becomes a subsidiary of Vodafone. The merger of Vodafone Australia and Hutchinson 3G Australia.
2008
The agreement on a strategic non-equity partnership with MTS in Ukraine.
2007
The acquisition of controlling package of shares of the company Vodafone Essar (Vodafone India).
2006
Sale of Vodafone Japan and acquisition of Telsim (Vodafone Turkey).
2000
Vodafone takes over the German diversified concern Mannesmannn AG.
1999
Merger with AirTouch Communication, the largest US mobile operator, and founds Verizon Wireless.
1991
The company is separating from Racal Electronics and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
1984
The company was founded as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics, the third largest firm in the UK called Racal Strategic Radio Limited.
Brand Vodafone
Brand Vodafone is estimated at $21.8 billion. This is the most expensive brand in the UK (according to the ranking Brand Finance 2017).
Official information about Vodafone can be found on www.vodafone.com
