Wednesday, May 12, 2010

VODAFONE

VODAFONE

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The name Vodafone comes from 'voice data fone', chosen by the company to 'reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile phones.'


 

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In 1985 Racal Electronics launched Vodafone


 

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1991: Racal Telecom was demerged from Racal Electronics as Vodafone Group


 

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1999: Vodafone purchased AirTouch Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Vodafone AirTouch plc. The acquisition gave Vodafone a 35% share of Mannesmann, the largest German mobile network.


 

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1999: Vodafone merged its U.S. wireless assets with those of Bell Atlantic Corp to form Verizon Wireless


 

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2000: Mannesmann, which had purchased Orange (UK mobile operator), was acquired by Vodafone

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2000: Reverts to its former name, Vodafone Group Plc

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