Fıle Brıtaın Economy Vodafone Results

epa02161948 ( FILE ) A file picture dated 19 May 2009 shows a pedestrian passing a Vodafone store in London , Britain , 19 May 2009 . Britain?s leading mobile phone company Vodafone on 18 May 2010 reported a steep rise in profits , achieved mainly through increased revenues in the  emerging markets of AsiaAfrica , the company said . Pre-tax profits for the year to the end of March totalled 8 . 7 billion pounds ( 12 . 6 billion dollars ) , more than double the figure reported in the previous financial year .  EPA/ANDY RAIN