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What is a Mobile Network
A Mobile Network is a system that allows users to communicate wirelessly over large geographical areas by using a series of interconnected base stations. Each base station contains large transmitters and receivers which facilitate communication between user devices. Modern day Mobile Networks can be thought of as enormous wireless internet connections, similar in many ways to a simple WiFi modem but on a much grander scale.
Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) are companies who have built and operate their own network infrastructure. This is contrasted to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which are far greater in numbers, who rebrand and sell access to another company's network.
Each MNO operates one or more frequencies called carriers which, not surprisingly, are used 'carry' data through the air. Data are encoded onto a carrier frequency according to a common standard, such as 3G, 4G, or 5G. Each standard details the digital techniques used to encode the data and the antenna techniques used to transmit the carrier, along with detailing how multiple carriers can be operated together to provide greater speed.
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Vodafone Czech Republic a.s., a leading telecommunications company in Czechia, was established in 1999 as Český Mobil. It was granted a free license by the government to operate the third mobile GSM network in the country, originally known as Oskar. The company underwent a name change to Oskar Mobil in September 2004. In 2005, the international telecommunications company Vodafone became the sole shareholder of the company, leading to another name change in November 2005 to Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.
Vodafone Ghana is a major mobile network operator servicing Ghana. Formed following the privatisation of incumbent telecommunications provider Ghana Telecom, the company has a history dating back to 1974. In July 2008 it was announced that Vodafone Group had agreed to acquire a 70% stake in the company, with the Ghanian government to maintain 30% ownership. Following the acquisition, Vodafone rebranded Ghana Telecom and its mobile network subsidiary OneTouch as Vodafone Ghana.
Vodafone Greece, officially known as Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A, was established in 1992 as Panafon. The company was founded with the participation of Vodafone Group Plc., France Telecom, Intracom and Data Bank. In January 2002, the company underwent a name change, officially becoming Vodafone Greece. The company's shares were listed on the Athens and London stock exchanges in December 1998. However, in July 2004, Vodafone Greece de-listed from the Athens stock exchange. The majority shareholder of Vodafone Greece is Vodafone Group Plc., holding 99.8% of the...
Vodafone Ireland Limited is a telecommunications company based in Ireland, established as a result of the Vodafone Group's acquisition of Eircell, the mobile division of Telecom Éireann. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vodafone Group. The company provides a comprehensive suite of mobile phone network and broadband services. Vodafone Ireland's services cover 99% of the island of Ireland, making it a significant player in the Irish telecommunications market. The company launched its 4G network in October 2013 and has since expanded its technology offering to include 5G services...
One NZ, Vodafone New Zealand Limited, provides telecommunication services in New Zealand. It offers mobile, broadband, and television services to individuals and business clients. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Vodafone New Zealand Limited operated as a subsidiary of Vodafone Europe B.V. until its sale to local infrastructure investment firm Infratil and Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management.
The company has invested millions of dollars in its 3G network, improving capacity in congested urban areas. It has New Zealand's first 4G LTE network and...
Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar") provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications in the State of Qatar. Vodafone Qatar commenced commercial operations in Qatar on 1 March 2009 with 2.2 million customers as of December 2023. With over 25,000 institutional and retail shareholders, Vodafone Qatar is 90% Qatari-owned. This figure includes the 45% of shares owned by Vodafone and the Qatar Foundation LLC. As a member of the Qatar Stock Exchange, Vodafone Qatar also has a paid-up capital of QR 4.227 billion.