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NSA blowing it for AT&T's European aspirations

Nov 1, 2013
AT&T reportedly wants to go global and buy the U.K.'s Vodafone. But revelations about the NSA tapping European data may complicate its plans.

Verizon strikes $130 billion deal for Vodafone

Sep 2, 2013
Today, Verizon Communications agreed to buy out Vodafone's 45 percent stake in its giant wireless unit for $130 billion.

Vodafone and Verizon in talks over wireless sale

Aug 29, 2013
The time may be right for Verizon to purchase back British mobile giant Vodafone's stake in its wireless business.

Vodafone under fire for actions during Arab Spring

Jan 29, 2013
During Egypt's revolution, cellular provider Vodafone shut down its mobile network in the country, prevented internet access to customers, and sent pro-Mubarak text messages under the order of the Mubarak regime.