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Vodafone

16:37 Mon 24th May 2010 |

Vodafone is the world’s leading international mobile telecommunications group. The company is well known for its innovation and excellent service. Vodafone is at the forefront of technology and lead the way in mobile phone and broadband services. They can provide a tailored service whether you are a large corporation or an individual.

Vodafone was formed in 1984 as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics Plc but became an independent company in 1991. For more than 20 years they have been at the forefront of mobile innovation. In 1994 Vodafone was the first network operator in the UK to launch data, fax and SMS services over the digital network. In 2002 they launched the first commercial European GPRS roaming service.

Vodafone made the UK's first mobile call at a few minutes past midnight on 1 January 1985. It marked the launch of the mobile industry and transformed global communications. Within fifteen years, the network was the largest company in Europe and the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. Vodafone offers deals with all the major handset manufacturers such as Nokia, Blackberry, LG and Samsung.

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