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Vodafone 845 Powered by Android
Vodafone has announced that it will soon be releasing their first Android phone. The Huawei manufactured Vodafone 845 will be initially released in 12 Vodafone markets and promises to deliver a superior mobile web experience. (According to Vodafone that is.) Patrick Chomet, Group Director of Terminals said, "In February we launched the world's cheapest handset. Today we are again breaking new ground. I'm proud to be announcing the 845, Vodafone's first own branded Android Smartphone. It runs the very latest Android 'Eclair' software and shows our commitment and ability to take high-end trends and make them an affordable option for many." Patrick, perhaps it isn’t such a good idea to be constantly reminding consumers that you specialize in cheap ass devices.…
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Vodafone has 100 Million Subscribers in India
Vodafone, long proficient at exploiting third world countries for financial gain, has announced that it has 100 million subscribers in India. Vodafone is the third wireless provider in the country to reach the milestone, after Airtel and Reliance respectively. Vodafone is the largest international wireless communication provider in the world and has been accused of pillaging many African nations and others in Asia. The merits of this accusation are certainly argumentative, but what isn’t, is Vodafone’s success in the wireless industry. A technical innovator and business leader, Vodafone now has over 333 million subscribers world wide. This means that nearly one third of its customer base comes from India. Let’s keep in mind that India is still an extremely improvised…
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Vodafone Unveils the 150
The Mobile World Congress was the location of the unveiling of the world’s cheapest phone… according to Vodafone at least. The phone in question is called the Vodafone 150 and will cost less than $15. Vodafone will of course be targeting third world and developing nations such as India, Turkey and Kenya. ITU (International Telecommunications Union) secretary general Dr Hamadoun Toure applauded the new venture when he said "Even the simplest, low-end mobile phone can do so much to improve healthcare in the developing world." Vodafone is certainly providing a service that is badly needed in third world nations. That being said, this is also a profiteering decision, with Vodafone perfectly willing to sap the limited resources of poor nations in order to improve…
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Xperia X10 Coming to Vodafone UK
The Xperia X10 is coming to Vodafone UK in April. Vodafone is displaying the handset online in their coming soon section. Earlier it was announced that another British carrier, O2, will be offering the Sony Ericsson device. Apparently British carriers are keen on the handset and hope that it will help them at least maintain their market share in 2010. No price has been mentioned on the Vodafone website, but some sources believe that it will be offered without charge, providing the customer agrees to a lengthy contract. The Xperia X10’s highlight is an 8MP camera. The smartphone also includes a Snapdragon processor and a 4 inch touchscreen. The Xperia X10 is also scheduled to make a debut in Germany, Japan and Canada in the near future. While the interface does not look…
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iPhone Coming to Vodafone UK
On January 14, the fourth mobile carrier in the UK will be offering the iPhone. Vodafone UK will begin carrier the popular handset and will be the fourth carrier to do so, trailing Orange, O2 and Tesco Mobile. The numerous carriers offering the iPhone has benefited Apple greatly, while the monopoly that AT&T currently holds in the United States has been a source of much headache and irritation. It would be wise for Apple to offer the iPhone on as many carriers as possible in the United States. With the Android philosophy of crowding the market place, it does not seem that Apple has much of a choice in the matter. Why Apple went for a totally different approach in Europe when compared to the United States is unclear. What is clear however, is that Apple needs to alter…
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Vodafone Gets a Tattoo
Vodafone, the second largest telecom cartel in the world, is about to add the HTC Tattoo to its lineup. According to reports, the HTC Tattoo is set for launch sometime next month in Europe. The big upside for the Tattoo is the price – with reports speculating that the handset will run for about $100. The downside to that Tattoo is that it's rather weak when it comes to specs and has an awkward design. HTC was flaunting the FM radio and changeable face plates which is rather sad if those two features are the most prominent for the Tattoo. With the world economy slowly returning to normal, it would have perhaps been wiser to release this mobile several months ago, when we were all pissing our pants with worry. Nevertheless, a decent budget phone will always find a market…
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Vodafone to Buyout T-Mobile UK?
Some internet pundits are claiming that Vodafone is considering a multi billion dollar purchase of T-Mobile UK. Though such an industry changing possibility is till in the speculation stage, there appears to be some merit to this proposition. T-Mobile in the UK has been struggling financially; with parent company Deutsche Telekom going as far as to issue a profit warning. A successful bid by Vodafone would increase its market share in the UK to 40%, overtaking O2 who currently sits a top of the hill with 27%. While it remains unclear whether or not British regulators will approve the buyout, Vodafone has reportedly discussed a joint takeover venture with Hutchinson Whampoa, indicative that it is aware of the potential roadblock. Even though such extreme speculation and…
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Vodafone Announces New App Service
It seems like everyone and their grandmother has an app store these days. From the pioneering and trend setting Apple Appe Store, to the brash upstarts Android Market and Windows Marketplace, just about every carrier and mobile manufacturer is looking to offer its own application store to the app addicted masses. This time the culprit is Vodafone, which has stated that its new app store will be suitable for its entire lineup of handsets. Vodafone will be providing phone billing, much to the envy of most Americans who must still rely on their credit cards for many different services.. With other app providers already far ahead of Vodafone, it is entirely possible that the initial favorable reaction may dissipate in to disgust and frustration at the cost of this uphill…
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The New Vodafone Chargebox
British cell phone behemoth Vodafone has announced a new innovation known as the Chargebox. The Chargebox is designed to aid wireless consumers in charging devices that have run out of juice. So if you are a business executive on the go and your phone suddenly dies on you, all you have to do is find a Vodafone store near you and charge your phone. The Chargebox will also allow pimply faced adolescents to charge wireless video game devices. The Chargebox comes in a form of a gym locker, with the customer connecting their mobile device to the appropriate connection and locking the box with the provided key. Thus the customers cam feel safe and secure with the Chargebox key in hand as they go about their business until their device is fully charged and ready to go. Only 12…
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Judges Side with Vodafone over Number Porting
The resounding victory for Vodafone in the UK regarding number porting over Ofcom and 3 is a clear declaration by the British judicial system that they are willing to the listen to the concerns and desires of big business over the rights of normal citizens. Ofcom and 3 demanded that customers moving from one carrier to another be allowed to transfer their old cell phone number in about 24 hours – currently it takes seven days. Naturally, Vodafone disagreed with this just and honest approach because the army of hundreds of Vodafone employees in charge of persuading customers not to defect needs some time to work. Not so easy when you only have 24 hours eh? Unfortunately, the possibly corrupt or horribly misguided judges voted unanimously against such a change. It…
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