Faster, more reliable networks
Connectivity brings people together. Across Europe and Africa, we’re helping millions stay in touch and access resources and opportunities. By providing affordable digital services; fast and reliable mobile and fixed networks, and expanding coverage to remote places, we commit to ensuring no-one is left behind.
Accelerating broadband speeds
We have one of Europe’s largest broadband networks with over 18m customers. Our gigabit-capable connections enable people to download large items – such as films – in seconds. In the UK, we've launched the latest WiFi 6E hubs and boosters with other European markets to follow. These enable simultaneous connection of up to 150 devices and guarantee fast speeds throughout the home.
Network as a Platform (NaaP) – all you need to know
Advanced network drives innovation
Our sophisticated Network-as-a-Platform (NaaP) technology makes enhanced capabilities – such as cloud services, accurate device tracking, and fast low-latency data transmission – available to innovators. This enables them to develop powerful new technologies to enrich people's lives, such as call identification, better fraud prevention, and more personalised and optimised devices.
Open RAN – a smart new way to connect
Vodafone and its partners are pioneering the use of open radio access networks (RAN) technology to enhance customer experiences. By building networks in a more standardised and competitive way, we can mix and match the best technologies to dramatically improve security, customer focus, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
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What is Open RAN
Open RAN Virtual Lab Tour
Vodafone's Open RAN lab is a hub of collaboration – bringing together industry partners, developers and engineers, all striving to improve the performance, security, and scalability of our network.
We know that not everyone can make their way down to Newbury to see it for themselves, so we’ve created a virtual tour of the state-of-the-art facility.
Open RAN research and reports
Vodafone and partners regularly publish updates on the progress of Open RAN development. You can find our latest Open RAN research updates, reports and white papers here.
SOCIETY IMPACT
What is 5G Standalone?
The exciting potential of 5GSA
We believe 5G Standalone (SA) will have a huge impact on society. By using advanced equipment in the network core, it will enable much faster upload and download speeds. It will also dramatically reduce buffering and lag when connecting to the network. This technology could propel a new wave of services, such as intelligent mobility involving communication between cars, roadside objects and other vehicles.
Vodafone TV
We operate one of the largest and most successful digital TV platforms in Europe. Our unique, cloud-based service offers a range of smart features such as 4K streaming, intelligent voice search, and smart replay. It's a simple, seamless experience that includes live TV and on-demand video, plus Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime Video.
Connecting Africa
We're committed to enriching people's lives in Africa, evidenced by our strong presence there for nearly 30 years. Today we connect over 227 million people to mobile and 92 million to financial services across the continent. We've also been working hard to close the mobile gender gap, helping millions of women in Africa with initiatives such as our Mum&Baby health information service.
Our population coverage with 4G in Africa has reached 76%, up from 66% in 2022
Connecting people to financial services
We're expanding digital access to millions of people across this fast-growing continent with our mobile money platforms M-Pesa, Vodafone Cash, and VodaPay. These services empower individuals and businesses – particularly in underserved communities – with secure, convenient, and affordable financial tools, supporting economic growth and resilience.
m-mama: connecting pregnant women to emergency care in rural Africa
Connecting people to health services
Vodafone is enhancing healthcare access across Africa by leveraging mobile technology to bridge gaps in medical services, particularly in remote communities. For instance, our m-mama initiative connects pregnant women and new mothers to emergency transport and healthcare, resulting in a 27% reduction in maternal mortality in regions of Tanzania. This initiative is now expanding into other countries.
Connecting people to education
Vodafone Foundation programmes are improving access to educational opportunities across Africa, aiming to benefit over 5m marginalised children. For example, our Instant Network Schools give young refugees access to digital learning content and the internet. We aim to set up 200 of these schools, benefiting 500,000 refugees, by 2026.
Instant Network Schools: connecting refugees to quality education
Skills Upload Jr drives digital inclusion for 10 million children across Europe
NEWS
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09 Dec 2025
Technology
Vodafone and Spirent speed up widespread deployment of 5G voice core network software
1 min read
Vodafone and Spirent Communications have developed an automated testing platform that can test and implement 5G software releases across its pan-European core voice network, in days rather than months.
08 Dec 2025
Technology
1 min read
Vodafone Ireland and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have successfully secured €4.6m in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital Fund.
20 Nov 2025
Maintaining Trust
Young Europeans create advice for staying safe online
2 min read
Young people from across Europe have created ‘Our Digital Pact’ - a new guide to help their peers navigate the online world safely, securely, and responsibly.
