Number of employees of Kabel Deutschland in Germany 2008/2009-2015/2016
In 2013, Kabel Deutschland was taken over by UK's Vodafone, with the takeover being officially finalized in the following year. Since becoming a Vodafone company, Kabel Deutschland has also had its debt taken on by its new owner, as well as opening Vodafone's path in to the field of consumer broadband and television. Kabel Deutschland offers mobile, internet and phone services, as well as so-called combined packages allowing for cheaper rates for customers and use of multiple devices. Company employee figures climbed sharply after Vodafone's takeover in 2013/2014.