Vodafone Ireland, the leading communications partner to Irish consumers and businesses, has once again been recognised as the nation's leading mobile network, securing the prestigious "Best in Test" accolade from independent benchmarking organisation umlaut, for the tenth year in a row.

This milestone achievement comes as Vodafone Ireland continues to roll out its €500 million five-year investment programme to enhance network performance across the country. The investment is delivering improved call and text reliability, superfast 4G and 5G services, and expanded high-definition voice coverage for customers and businesses nationwide.

In addition to being named "Best in Test" for the tenth consecutive year, the company was also recognised as the most reliable mobile network for Voice, Data and consistent user experience - reinforcing its commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality connectivity across the country.

Vodafone Ireland which has over 2.3 million customers and growing, employs over 2,000 people in Ireland across its Dublin HQ and 80 retail units across the country.

In this year's benchmark, Vodafone achieved a record-breaking score of 927 out of 1000 - the highest ever awarded for mobile performance in Ireland. Vodafone also ranked number one nationwide and received top honours in the "Best in Reliability" category for both voice and data.

Recently appointed CEO of Vodafone Ireland, Sabrina Casalta said that this accolade is recognition of the outstanding service and care that our valued Irish customers receive.

"Connectivity is at the heart of what we do. We deliver a reliable network that connects people and businesses every day, facilitating business, work and e-commerce. We are always on and our focus remains on continuing to deliver the best network, connections, and exceptional, industry-leading care to our customers.

"We're proud to provide a reliable network that helps people stay connected and supports businesses in their day-to-day operations. And we're committed to continuing our investment in Ireland's digital future."

In 2024, Vodafone Ireland completed the nationwide switch-off of its 3G network, a strategic move that has enabled the reallocation of spectrum and resources to strengthen its 4G and 5G services. This transition has allowed Vodafone to accelerate investment in next-generation infrastructure, resulting in faster speeds, improved reliability, and broader high-definition voice coverage for customers across the country.

As a trusted business provider, Vodafone Ireland supports six in 10 Irish businesses - delivering secure, scalable business solutions that power connectivity and resilience. Our enterprise customers include some of Ireland's most recognised names such as Sherry Fitzgerald, Fexco and Cpl who rely on Vodafone for resilient business infrastructure and services.

Brian Dooley, Chief Information Officer at Sherry FitzGerald - a Vodafone Ireland business customer and the country's largest property and financial services advisory firm - said:

"Congratulations to Vodafone Ireland on being crowned Best Network by umlaut for an incredible 10th year in a row!

"At Sherry FitzGerald, we rely on Vodafone's exceptional network coverage, unrivalled reliability, and the outstanding support of their account management team - to keep our business connected and running smoothly every day. Their high-performing service helps us deliver the same level of excellence to our own clients, right across the country.

"This remarkable milestone reflects Vodafone's unwavering commitment to excellence, and we're proud to have them as a trusted partner on our journey.

"Here's to a decade of excellence - and to the next chapter of innovation and success!"

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