UK operator Vodafone has had second thoughts about setting aside money for a disputed India tax bill, its decision coming just hours after an announcement that it had secured the rights to new spectrum in 14 of the country's regions.Vodafone has been struggling to keep pace with its growing number of Indian customers who have more than doubled from 60 million to 150 million in the past four years, many in rural areas. Continue reading →

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Vodafone's operation in Ireland has successfully bid for new 4G spectrum licences at a cost of €160.85 million. Continue reading →

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Despite disappointment over Verizon windfall, they're told firm's dividend is still best in EuropeVodafone investors unhappy with the operator's decision not to share out its £2.4 billion Verizon windfall have been told the move is in their best long-term interests. Yesterday [November 13th 2012] Britain's biggest mobile carrier reported a shock loss in the first six months of the financial year, writing off £5.9 billion from its Spanish and Italian businesses due to the prolonged recession. Continue reading →

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Money likely to be shared out before XmasInvestor eyes will be turning to Britain's Vodafone later today [Novemeber 13th 2012] as it unveils its interim results, though any clouds will be partially dispersed by news of a special dividend from US partner Verizon Wireless. The news, announced last night [12th November 2012] will see $8.5 billion (£5.4 billion) shared between its parents Verizon Communications and Vodafone, who respectively own 55 per cent and 45 per cent of America's second largest mobile carrier. Continue reading →

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