Vodafone Ireland announced a further €360 million investment, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Ireland, as it makes final preparations to move to its new headquarters in St Stephen’s Green next week.
The investment includes a further €200 million in its mobile network – building on the company’s €500 million, five-year network investment programme announced in 2023 – and €160 million in digital and IT spend up to 2030.
The announcement was made ahead of the official opening of the new office later today by the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris T.D. He will be joined at the event by Vodafone Ireland CEO Sabrina Casalta, Vodafone Group Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer Joakim Reiter, and IDA Ireland’s Global Head of Technology Anne Marie Tierney Le-Roux.
With 2.4 million customers, the company is the fastest-growing broadband provider and number one mobile network in Ireland. Six in ten Irish businesses are Vodafone customers.
New HQ
The company has signed a 15-year lease on the new six-storey, 63,000 sq ft grade A office building, marking the next chapter in Vodafone Ireland’s 25-year presence in the country.
Vodafone’s new office incorporates features such as a green roof that supports biodiversity, rainwater harvesting to reduce water use and on-site solar (PV) technology. The move will contribute to Vodafone Ireland’s 2028 net zero ambition by reducing direct emissions from the heating, cooling and powering of the office, while improved access to public transport and cycling facilities supports a reduction in indirect commuting emissions.
The company remains committed to its hybrid working model, with employees spending between eight and ten days in the office each month. More than 2,000 people work with Vodafone Ireland across its headquarters and 80 retail stores nationwide – over 850 people will be based in the new city centre office.
Fresh Investment
The €200 million network investment is focused on building a smarter, more flexible network that can adapt to how people and businesses will use connectivity in the years ahead.
Crucially, the investment is preparing the network for the next evolution of 5G – delivering faster, more reliable and more responsive connectivity. This will enable next‑generation technologies such as AI, IoT and smart city applications, and is particularly critical for business, industry and manufacturing, where real‑time performance and resilience are essential. By allowing the network to manage traffic more intelligently and prioritise critical services when required, the investment also future‑proofs Ireland’s digital infrastructure for automation, emerging technologies and developments such as satellite‑enabled mobile coverage as the technology continues to evolve.
The company will invest up to €160 million in digital and IT systems over the next four years, supporting the development of next-generation customer platforms, including its digital care assistant Tobi, as well as advances in AI and critical infrastructure upgrades. This follows sustained annual IT investment in recent years, underlining Vodafone’s focus on enhanced customer care and ongoing commitment to digital transformation.
25 years of Investment in Ireland
As the longest-established telecommunications company in Ireland, Vodafone is marking its 25‑year anniversary this year. Since 2001, the company has invested more than €20 billion in the Irish market in today’s terms, including €5.8 billion in capital investment and €6.3 billion contributed to the national exchequer through spectrum licence fees and taxation. Vodafone has invested €24 million in community and digital inclusion initiatives and was the first company to establish a corporate foundation in Ireland.
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris T.D. said: “Vodafone’s continued investment is a strong vote of confidence in Ireland and in our future as a digitally connected, open economy. This additional €360 million commitment will strengthen our national infrastructure, support jobs, and ensure businesses and communities across the country can benefit from world‑class connectivity. Investments like this are essential to Ireland’s competitiveness, resilience and longer-term growth.”
Vodafone Ireland CEO Sabrina Casalta said: “This investment underlines our long‑term commitment to Ireland and to the customers and communities we serve. As we move into our new headquarters, we are continuing to strengthen our network and digital capabilities, so customers benefit from fast, reliable and resilient connectivity and an enhanced experience. Building on 25 years at the heart of Ireland’s digital evolution, this programme will support businesses, regional development and the technologies of the future, helping future‑proof Ireland’s digital infrastructure for the years ahead.”
IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan said: “World-class, resilient networks support productivity, innovation and regional competitiveness, which help Ireland win and retain foreign direct investment. Vodafone’s investment is set to strengthen Ireland’s digital infrastructure and connectivity capacity – an increasingly decisive factor for multinational companies assessing where to locate and scale high‑value operations. IDA Ireland welcomes today’s announcement and looks forward to continuing our strong partnership with Vodafone.”
Recently, Vodafone Ireland has been named “Best in Test” in fixed broadband benchmarking by independent benchmarking organisation umlaut reflecting our continued investments to deliver the best experience for our customers.