Vodafone

Vodafone is a global telecommunications company founded in 1984, providing mobile and fixed connectivity across Europe and Africa. It serves more than 300 million mobile customers worldwide and is among the largest telcos in both regions, with operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Portugal, as well as African markets through its Vodacom subsidiary.

Its service range spans mobile connectivity, fixed broadband, Internet of Things solutions, unified communications and cybersecurity services for consumer and business customers. The scale of its network footprint and customer base places significant demands on infrastructure, platform and security engineering across multiple markets.

The company states a mission to connect everyone and to shape an inclusive, sustainable and trusted digital society. Its stated aims include empowering people and communities, helping people and businesses thrive, and a focus on sustainability and protecting the planet.

• Founded: 1984
• Headquarters markets: Europe and Africa
• Technical domains: telecommunications, mobile connectivity, fixed broadband, IoT, unified communications, cybersecurity
• Customers: more than 300 million mobile customers worldwide