IoT | Internet of Things

We are identified as a Leader by Gartner® in Managed IoT Connectivity Services and positioned by customers as a ‘Customers’ Choice’.

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For the ninth time in a row, Gartner® has named Vodafone as a Leader in its 2023 Magic QuadrantTM for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide



We connect over

159 million

IoT devices on over 580 networks in 190 countries

Read about real businesses which are already using IoT technologies, the benefits they are seeing and the lessons they've learnt.

Choosing the right IoT solutions for your business

Whatever industry you’re in, IoT technology has the power to transform your business. It can improve employee efficiency, deliver better customer experiences and give you visibility of your supply chain, assets and operations.

At Vodafone, our mission is to help you simplify IoT. As a renowned leader in IoT technology, we offer a wide range of high-quality, end-to-end solutions and IoT products, tailor-made for you. And, of course, you can count on our reliable and secure global IoT network to deliver benefits and results for your business.

IoT for your industry

How we have helped some of our customers

Ford & 5G | 5G Customer Stories | Vodafone UK

Vodafone's 5G technology is completely transforming production at Ford's Essex manufacturing facility. Read this customer's story here.

A connected solution to fight noise pollution

A case study introducing how Vodafone's and Sonitus Systems' joint IoT solution enables customers to create a more harmonious environment.

Vodafone helps Ferroli develop their connected boilers proposition

Vodafone’s dynamic and advanced connectivity links the boilers to the cloud and Ferroli’s service centres, which massively improves the quality of service and reliability.

Why Vodafone?

We’ve been rated as a global leader in IoT by analysts who’ve done extensive research into IoT solutions. We connect over 150 million IoT devices in over 190 countries, and that number is growing daily as we are the largest global IoT provider.
We’ve helped organisations from all industries—from healthcare to manufacturing, automotive to public sector—along their IoT journeys. We understand that whether you need help designing, building or managing IoT solutions that one size doesn’t fit all.

We have the largest, global footprint for Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) connectivity, which is powering a whole generation of new IoT devices.

Since 2013, we’ve asked our customers what they need from IoT to learn how they're building resilient strategies using the technology, to survive and thrive in the future. Our latest Vodafone IoT Spotlight report drives our strategy, reflecting our commitment to IoT technology and position as an industry leader and global pioneer.

Wherever you are on your IoT journey, you’ve come to the right place.

Find out more

Our IoT business solutions

Vodafone Business Managed IoT Connectivity

Gather data, automate processes and gain actionable insights with Vodafone Business Managed IoT Connectivity. Full control and visibility of IoT assets through our self-service management tool.

Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network technologies

Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technologies, such as Narrowband-IoT and LTE-M (or Long-term Evolution for Machine Type Communications), are designed for remote locations with poor coverage and process large amounts of IoT data.

IoT devices

Vodafone IoT offers a range of IoT devices including managed tablets and integrated terminals

Mobile Private Networks

Revolutionise how you do business by bringing the cloud closer to the devices that need it. By moving computing, storage and management to the “edge” of the network, you’ll see faster speeds and near real-time decision-making, unlocking new possibilities.

The IoT Platform that puts you in control

At the heart of any IoT solution is a platform. A solution that offers flexibility and the ability to act fast and build solutions to your specific needs. A toolset that is simple to use, allows you to scale and is secure.

IoT Device Management

Simplify the management of your IoT device estate and optimise performance for better results at lower costs.

Vodafone Business IoT Data Analytics

On top of our Managed IoT Connectivity platform, we have created an analytics service powered by Vodafone’s IoT data allowing you to gain insights into the performance of your connected devices, manage operational resources more efficiently, uncover new business models and strengthen your relationships with your customers.

App-Invent

Vodafone Business App-Invent is an Application-as-a-Service solution that helps companies create IoT apps quickly, simply and cost effectively.

Cloud and security

There’s a cloud that can - we’ve got everything you need from your future IT services in one place.

Multi-Access Edge Computing

Revolutionise how you do business by bringing the cloud closer to the devices that need it. By moving computing, storage and management to the “edge” of the network, you’ll see faster speeds and near real-time decision-making, unlocking new possibilities.

Connected Living

Connected Living supports people with care needs whether they live independently or in assisted living homes. With technology, users can monitor their own environment, communicate with their care giver and carry our everyday tasks with greater independence.

Vodafone Building Surveillance

Vodafone Business Surveillance is an integrated surveillance and analytics solution that provides comprehensive, flexible and cost-effective monitoring for your business.

Fleet management

Vodafone Automotive designs innovative solutions to monitor, manage and optimise your fleet, while maximising driver safety.

We can help you reinvent the way you do insurance

Vodafone Automotive helps insurers get closer to their customers - its telematics solutions optimise driver safety and provide accident and claims management support.

IoT smart meters and grids

Find out how Vodafone IoT is powering Smart Meters & Smart Grids that help your home or business stay on top of energy usage and cut costs and emission

Asset tracking

Tracking the location of large industrial equipment and factory assets such as raw materials, consumables and spare parts that may have been too remote or too costly to track before.

Vodafone Business Office Spaces

Vodafone Business Office Spaces provides all the visuals and statistics you need on office usage, and lets you plan resources and workspace utilisation. Get the most from your spaces whilst offering increased user experience.

Revolutionising Cell Site Management with IoT

Vodafone’s Cell Site Management is a retrofittable IoT solution that utilises edge computing to enable operators to visualise, manage and control passive infrastructure remotely

Connecting assets

Vodafone Business Managed IoT Connectivity

Gather data, automate processes and gain actionable insights with Vodafone Business Managed IoT Connectivity. Full control and visibility of IoT assets through our self-service management tool.

Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network technologies

Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technologies, such as Narrowband-IoT and LTE-M (or Long-term Evolution for Machine Type Communications), are designed for remote locations with poor coverage and process large amounts of IoT data.

IoT devices

Vodafone IoT offers a range of IoT devices including managed tablets and integrated terminals

Mobile Private Networks

Revolutionise how you do business by bringing the cloud closer to the devices that need it. By moving computing, storage and management to the “edge” of the network, you’ll see faster speeds and near real-time decision-making, unlocking new possibilities.

The IoT Platform that puts you in control

At the heart of any IoT solution is a platform. A solution that offers flexibility and the ability to act fast and build solutions to your specific needs. A toolset that is simple to use, allows you to scale and is secure.

IoT Device Management

Simplify the management of your IoT device estate and optimise performance for better results at lower costs.

Vodafone Business IoT Data Analytics

On top of our Managed IoT Connectivity platform, we have created an analytics service powered by Vodafone’s IoT data allowing you to gain insights into the performance of your connected devices, manage operational resources more efficiently, uncover new business models and strengthen your relationships with your customers.

IoT applications & cloud

App-Invent

Vodafone Business App-Invent is an Application-as-a-Service solution that helps companies create IoT apps quickly, simply and cost effectively.

Cloud and security

There’s a cloud that can - we’ve got everything you need from your future IT services in one place.

Multi-Access Edge Computing

Revolutionise how you do business by bringing the cloud closer to the devices that need it. By moving computing, storage and management to the “edge” of the network, you’ll see faster speeds and near real-time decision-making, unlocking new possibilities.

Connected Living

Connected Living supports people with care needs whether they live independently or in assisted living homes. With technology, users can monitor their own environment, communicate with their care giver and carry our everyday tasks with greater independence.

End to end solutions

Vodafone Building Surveillance

Vodafone Business Surveillance is an integrated surveillance and analytics solution that provides comprehensive, flexible and cost-effective monitoring for your business.

Fleet management

Vodafone Automotive designs innovative solutions to monitor, manage and optimise your fleet, while maximising driver safety.

We can help you reinvent the way you do insurance

Vodafone Automotive helps insurers get closer to their customers - its telematics solutions optimise driver safety and provide accident and claims management support.

IoT smart meters and grids

Find out how Vodafone IoT is powering Smart Meters & Smart Grids that help your home or business stay on top of energy usage and cut costs and emission

Asset tracking

Tracking the location of large industrial equipment and factory assets such as raw materials, consumables and spare parts that may have been too remote or too costly to track before.

Vodafone Business Office Spaces

Vodafone Business Office Spaces provides all the visuals and statistics you need on office usage, and lets you plan resources and workspace utilisation. Get the most from your spaces whilst offering increased user experience.

Revolutionising Cell Site Management with IoT

Vodafone’s Cell Site Management is a retrofittable IoT solution that utilises edge computing to enable operators to visualise, manage and control passive infrastructure remotely

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