Vodafone merger delivers double-digit revenue growth

VODAFONE has delivered a robust opening to its financial year, with revenue and profit growth bolstered by the recent completion of its UK merger with Three, now integrated into its financial results.

- SASKIA KOOPMAN

The transaction has established the UK’s biggest mobile operator and generated double-digit growth in domestic revenues during the first quarter.

“We are making a fast start to integrate the businesses, and the combination of our networks and spectrum will deliver a significant step change in experience for over 28 million customers up and down the country,” said group chief executive Margherita Della Valle.