Facts & Figures

Vodafone Hutchison Australia

Company history

Vodafone Group Plc is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the Company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments.

In 1992, Vodafone Group Plc won the third mobile license in Australia, establishing Vodafone Australia. Vodafone Australia began actively marketing its digital mobile service in 1993.

In June 2009, Vodafone Australia and 3 mobile merged businesses through a 50:50 joint venture between Vodafone Group and Hutchison 3G Australia, operating under Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA).

Senior executive

Nigel Dews, Chief Executive Office, Vodafone Hutchison Australia

Customer base

There are 7.2 million VHAcustomers in Australia, as at 30 June 2011.

Approximately 4000 employees

Network coverage

Vodafone Australia completed a national 3G network upgrade, and now delivers 3G coverage to 94 per cent of the Australian population, as at 31 August 2009.