Vodafone mobiles, tariffs and sim only

About Vodafone

Vodafone are the world's largest telecommunication network company, a worldwide brand who deliver a range of network services in over 31 countries.

As of March 2009 the company had 18.7 million customers in the UK. Vodafone are an innovate company who continue to expand their network, services and brand across the UK.

Vodafone's product range caters for everyone with the latest handsets, a wide range of price plans combined with great customer service and benefits.

Recent awards include Best Network Operator (Mobile Industry Awards 2010) and Best Network (Mobile News Awards 2010).

History

A subsidiary of Racal Electronics Vodafone was formed in 1984, it became an independent company in 1991 trading as Vodafone Group Plc.

Vodafone then went on to acquire a further two thirds of Talkland in 1996.

Vodafone's acquisition trail continued that year with the purchase of Peoples Phone for £77 million in November, this included consolidation of an existing customer base already using the Vodafone network and 181 retail stores nationwide.

A name change followed in June 1999 after the purchase of AirTouch Communications, trading of the new company Vodafone Airtouch Plc started immediately. The takeover of AirTouch Communications also gave the company a 35% interest in Mannesmann.

In February 2000 the company were part of the largest corporate merger ever, after months of resistance Vodafone's £112 billion offer for Mannesmann was approved.

Shortly after the company was broken up with all manufacturing operations sold and the company reverting to their previous Vodafone Group plc name.

Vodafone are now the world's largest telecommunication network company, operating in 31 countries and servicing 40 others under partner agreements.

The company has 427 million subscribers over 5 continents (2009) with a market value of £71.2 billion (2009).

Facts

• Vodafone's name originates from "voice data fone", chosen to describe the voice and data services provided by mobile phones.
• Vodafone's speech mark logo was designed to reflect conversation, with a quotation mark within a circle.

Awards

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  Best Network Operator - Mobile Industry Awards 2010
• Best Network - Mobile News Awards 2010
• Best Consumer Mobile Broadband - ISPA 2009

Tariffs & Plans

Vodafone's monthly contracts range from 18-24 months starting from just £10.00 per month, their Sim Only plans can be for 30 days or 365 days, these also start from £10 a month.

A range of tariffs to choose from depending on your usage, options include minutes, unlimited text messages and data between 500mb and 1000mb, all provided with a choice of the latest handsets.

Vodafone also provide 7 different Pay as you go options, these include freedom packs with £10 top ups, unlimited text messages, free weekend calls, how much you top up decides which benefits you can get access too.

Service Coverage UK

Vodafone provide extensive 2G,3G and mobile broadband coverage nationwide.

The company is continually expanding its network with upgrades to provide stronger signals and data speeds wherever you are.

Vodafone also lead the way with innovate products such as "Sure Signal" to boost any coverage issues at home or work showing a real commitment to provide solutions for everyone. Fast, reliable and extensive, check out the coverage available in your area on Vodafone.

Vodafone customer support

As a Vodafone customer you will also benefit from a range of incentives and extra services, these include the recently launched Vodafone VIP with ticket access to Fashion and Festival events as well as Formula 1, other features of the Vodafone network include Vodafone 360, Vodafone Passport, Music
Station, TV and Video, plus Freedom Packs.

Vodafone provide online access to manage your account, here you can manage your bills, request upgrades and add additional services.

Vodafone's customer service is comprehensive with easy to find details to contact them via phone, email or post, they also have an eforum managed by an efficient team who are there to answer any posted questions, in addition Vodafone also have a presence on Twitter and Facebook.

Contact details

Vodafone Customer Care,
Vodafone House,
The Connection,
Newbury,
Berkshire.
RG14 2FN

Customer Services Telephone

From your Vodafone mobile DIAL 191
For Pay Monthly on landline DIAL 08700 700191
For Pay Monthly abroad DIAL +44 7836 191 191

For Pay As You Go on landline DIAL 08700 776655
For Pay As You Go abroad DIAL +44 7836 191 919

For Business abroad DIAL +44 7836 191 191

Opening hours
Monday to Friday
8am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday
9am-6pm