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• Mixed findings in Privacy Commissioner's Vodafone report

  The Privacy Commissioner’s report into the alleged privacy breach of some four million Vodafone customers’ billing and call records has found failings on the telco’s behalf.

• Vodafone gets Google Nexus S smartphone

  Vodafone has announced that Google's Nexus S smartphone will soon be available in Australia, but hasn't confirmed a launch date or pricing details.

• Vodafone slams Egypt president Mubarak over text ‘hijacking’

  Vodafone has accused Egypts embattled president, Hosni Mubarak, of effectively hijacking its network to send propaganda.

• Telstra, Vodafone report effects of cyclone Yasi

  Telstra has set about assessing the initial impact of cyclone Yasi on its network and the safety of its staff in North Queensland.

• Egypt restores links to Internet

  The Internet has returned to Egypt.

• Vodafone to waive Qld flood mobile bills

  Vodafone and 3 will waive a month’s worth of mobile bills of customers in 25 of the worst affected areas in the current Queensland floods.

• Vodafone services restored in flood-affected Queensland

  Vodafone has restored voice and data services to much of flood-affected south-east Queensland today.
  

• Vodafone fires employees in wake of security breach

  Vodafone has terminated a number of employees in the wake of its investigation into the alleged leaking of customer data at the weekend week. The telco has also confirmed NSW Police is investigating the issue.

• Vodafone reassures customers personal data is secure

  Vodafone has attempted to hose down concern about alleged data leaks by sending an e-mail to its customers stating their information, including credit card details, remains encrypted and secure.
  

• Vodafone network suffering in QLD, NSW, NT - Updated

  The floods in Queensland have taken their toll on Vodafone’s network, with the telco reporting ongoing issues today.

• Privacy Commissioner to investigate Vodafone privacy breach

  Vodafone will open its doors to the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, in the wake of allegations the telecommunications giant made the personal information of four million customers available on its website.
  

• 9000 sign up to VHA class action

  As many as 9000 customers of Vodafone Hutchinson Australia (VHA) have signed up to be a part of a class action against the telco, according to the legal firm handling the action, Piper Alderman.

• Vodafone pledges to upgrade network reliability and capacity

  Vodafone has pledged to improve its network, announcing it will upgrade or build more than 2,500 base stations during 2011 in a bid to lift reliability and capacity.

• Optus seeks injunction on VHA unlimited ads

  Optus is seeking an interim injunction from the Federal Court on Vodafone Hutchison Australia’s (VHA) advertisements for Vodafone Infinite plans.
  

• Powerlan unit signs Egyptian telecom contract

  ICT product and services company Powerlan (ASX:PWR), through telecom arm Clarity, won a deal to deploy an infrastructure management suite for Vodafone Egypt