Vodafone beat analyst expectations for revenue growth in the three months to December 31st.

It's not 30.4% growth easily be to forecast decline of up to north 0.2% Chief executive Nick Read said.

There was momentum across the business, its largest market.

Germany produced the biggest quarter on quarter improvement among the major European countries, the firm said.

Service revenue was up 1% in Germany, with broadband customers upgrading toe higher speed plans.

While stuck at home.

Shares in Vodafone were up around 6% by mid afternoon.

In London, the company reaffirmed its guidance for adjusted four year earnings of around $17.3 billion.