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03/04/2014
Vodafone To Create 1,400 Jobs
Vodafone is to create 1,400 jobs and open 150 new shops as it increases its UK investment programme.
The investment will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
The mobile phone company added that its annual investment in networks and services will reach £1bn this year – the highest in Vodafone's history.
In a statement, the mobile phone company said the money would partly be spent on increasing its indoor and outdoor coverage, as well as taking 2G, 3G and 4G services to 98% of the UK by 2015. The first shops expected to open will be located in Notting Hill, Fulham, Walthamstow, Wembley, Ilford, Perry Barr and Bicester.
In addition to its investment in direct retail, Vodafone has said it will work closely with indirect partners who share its vision of value generation and network and service differentiation.
Vodafone UK's 2014 capital investment plans reflect Vodafone Group's £6bn 'Project Spring' initiative which will accelerate the introduction of 4G networks and increase investment in laying fibre optic cables, among other things.
Vodafone UK Chief Executive, Jeroen Hoencamp, said: "This year we'll invest more than ever before to provide our customers with the strongest network and best services in the UK.
"We're also committed to putting our brand and our people where our customers want us: right at the heart of their high street and shopping centre.
"Our £100 million retail investment this year will increase our ability to serve our customers better with highly skilled personal advice and support in 150 brand-new locations."
(JP/MH)
The investment will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
The mobile phone company added that its annual investment in networks and services will reach £1bn this year – the highest in Vodafone's history.
In a statement, the mobile phone company said the money would partly be spent on increasing its indoor and outdoor coverage, as well as taking 2G, 3G and 4G services to 98% of the UK by 2015. The first shops expected to open will be located in Notting Hill, Fulham, Walthamstow, Wembley, Ilford, Perry Barr and Bicester.
In addition to its investment in direct retail, Vodafone has said it will work closely with indirect partners who share its vision of value generation and network and service differentiation.
Vodafone UK's 2014 capital investment plans reflect Vodafone Group's £6bn 'Project Spring' initiative which will accelerate the introduction of 4G networks and increase investment in laying fibre optic cables, among other things.
Vodafone UK Chief Executive, Jeroen Hoencamp, said: "This year we'll invest more than ever before to provide our customers with the strongest network and best services in the UK.
"We're also committed to putting our brand and our people where our customers want us: right at the heart of their high street and shopping centre.
"Our £100 million retail investment this year will increase our ability to serve our customers better with highly skilled personal advice and support in 150 brand-new locations."
(JP/MH)
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