Category Archives: Vodafone
Vodafone Sign up Yoda to Star in New Advertising Campaign
Vodafone are to introduce a new advertising campaign to highlight a range of services available from the red network, and the star of these adverts is Star Wars character, Yoda. The first advert showcases the Vodafone RED Box service, which lets users easily migrate contacts from one device to another. The advert shows Yoda offering to use his Jedi skills to assist in transferring the content from one phone to another, however his powers are not needed thanks to Vodafone's...
Vodafone Launch Child Safety Apps
Mobile network operator Vodafone has launched a couple of apps, designed to help parents control the mobile usage of their children. At the same time as launching the apps, Vodafone has announced that is is to become a founding member of a new pan-European task force that will work to improve online security for children. The coalition includes some leading names in the world of mobile and internet technology, including Apple BSkyB, BT, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and Samsung amongst...
Vodafone 360 Services to Close
Vodafone has confirmed that their range of branded Vodafone 360 services are to be phased out by the end of the year. The Vodafone service was launched in late 2009, and offered Vodafone customers a range of connected online services, tying in to popular social networks, and offering a range of branded Vodafone services. Consumers could back up their entire phonebook online, share updates and photos with friends, and access apps from a Vodafone branded online shop. When the service...
Unlimited Data Offering from Vodafone
Vodafone are taking a new approach to the way they charge customers for data, offering the option of a 'Data Test Drive' to all new and upgrading customers to experience unlimited data for three months. During that time, customers using a smartphone from the Vodafone range will be able to use as much data as they require, browsing the web, downloading and using web connected applications, streaming video and music, and even using their handset tethering with other devices. Towards...
Three Lead the way with Customer Complaints
Mobile network operator Three leads the way with customer complaints within the UK, topping a recent survey by network regulator OfCom. Following Three come T-Mobile and Orange, although T-Mobile's level of complaints have improved significantly from Q1 to Q2 2011, whereas Three have been getting progressively worse from Q4 2010. The largest proportion of complaints received about Three related to disputed charges, and customer service issues. Vodafone came next in the list, only just beaten by Virgin Mobile, who have...
Vodafone Leak iPhone 5 Details
The most talked about phone of the moment is one that does not yet officially exist. Of course, that device could only be the iPhone 5. As rumour surrounding the potential features on the phone continues to grow, it seems Vodafone may have let the cat out of the bag, with some info appearing on their Sure Signal page. The detail, which has since been pulled from the site, doesn't give away any detail on a new, exciting feature. Instead...
Vodafone Extends JustTextGiving to Everyone
Vodafone has announced that it is extending its JustTextGiving text donation service, making it possible for individuals to have their own Vodafone Identification Code to raise funds for their chosen charities. Setting up a Vodafone Identification Code (VIC) is free of charge, and all donations go straight to the chosen charity. It is also possible for Gift Aid to be reclaimed from donations. The JustTextGiving service was set up back in May, making it easier for small charities to raise...
Vodafone Launches In-App Billing for Android Market
Vodafone has become the first network in Europe to launch operator billing for Android handsets, allowing customers to buy apps and charge the purchase to their mobile phone bill. The service isn't restricted to just pay monthly users, either, as PAYG customers can also use their prepay balance to pay for apps downloaded from the Android Market. The service has been launched to Vodafone subscribers in the UK and Germany, and is expected to be rolled out to other major...
Vodafone Sure Signal Security Hack Update
We posted yesterday about a potential security flaw in the Vodafone Sure Signal service, which allowed hackers to gain access to customer handsets, allowing unregistered handsets to access the Sure Signal setup, or even worse, give unauthorised access to voicemails and even make spoof calls, as if from another number. With the whole phone hacking business that is currently in the media spotlight, the Sure Signal saga served to demonstrate that at times, the services we rely on to communicate...
Vodafone Sure Signal Security Flaw
Sure Signal is a setup that gives Vodafone customers increased network coverage in areas of poor signal. Designed to work with home broadband connections, the boxes have proven to be very popular with customers. Now news comes that the boxes can be hacked, potentially leaving customers open to having their calls listened in to, or recorded. Now a group, calling themselves 'The Hackers Choice' have shown that the boxes have a flaw with the way that Vodafone have implemented the...
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