Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc is a British multinational telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, and broadband services across Europe and Africa. The company operates as one of the world's largest mobile network operators and offers integrated communications services for consumer and enterprise clients.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United Kingdom
HQ City
London
Founded
1984
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
LSE, NASDAQ
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
Vodafone Group Plc
Data Hosting
GB
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
Fined €5M
DSA Designation
null
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
FTSE4Good, CDP A-List
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1984
Company formation
Vodafone was founded as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics.
1999
Airtouch acquisition
Vodafone merged with AirTouch Communications, leading to global expansion.
2014
Project Spring
The company launched a major investment program to improve mobile and fixed-line networks.