Vodafone completes £4.3 billion VodafoneThree takeover, promises to 'move faster' and 'deliver better connectivity' for customers across the UK
Vodafone has completed a £4.3 billion acquisition of the remaining 49 percent of VodafoneThree, giving it full ownership of the UK’s largest mobile operator. The purchase was funded from existing Vodafone Group cash resources and is intended to accelerate network expansion and deliver better connectivity for customers. Vodafone expects the deal to generate around £700 million of annual cost and capital‑expenditure synergies by the end of its 2030 financial year.
- ▪Vodafone paid £4.3 billion to acquire the remaining stake in VodafoneThree, finalising the takeover announced in May 2026.
- ▪The acquisition follows a merger of Vodafone and Three that took place in June 2025 and is part of an £11 billion network investment plan.
- ▪Chief Executive Margherita Della Valle said full ownership will allow the company to move faster in building a leading European network.
- ▪Vodafone aims to achieve £700 million of annual cost and capital‑expenditure synergies by FY30 as a result of the deal.
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Pro Phone & Communications Vodafone completes £4.3 billion VodafoneThree takeover, promises to 'move faster' and 'deliver better connectivity' for customers across the UK News By Mike Moore Published 3 August 2026 Vodafone now fully owns the UK's biggest mobile operator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Vodafone) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Vodafone confirms £4.3 billion buyout of CK Hutchison from VodafoneThreePlan was announced in May 2026, and the deal has moved fastVodafone and Three merged in June 2025, with network expansion…
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