Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is reportedly eyeing Vodafone Portugal after previous negotiations with Altice Portugal fell through. This strategic shift could enhance STC’s European presence, especially after acquiring a stake in Telefonica. STC and Vodafone Portugal share aligned goals, potentially reshaping Portugal’s telecom landscape significantly. Stay tuned for more updates.
Vodafone recently showcased the transformative potential of 5G network slicing at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, U.K. Partnering with EBC, a beverage vendor, Vodafone demonstrated how network slicing enhances payment transactions by providing real-time connectivity and reducing latency.
Vodafone and Meta have teamed up to tackle network congestion and enhance mobile user experience across Europe. Launched in June, this VoIP-optimized partnership spans eleven markets, focusing on video optimization to reduce network traffic. Initial tests in the UK show significant traffic reductions for Meta apps, freeing up resources for high-traffic areas.
Vodafone Portugal’s attempt to acquire Nowo Communications has been blocked by the country’s competition authority, citing concerns over competition and consumer harm. This prohibition underscores the competitive dynamics in Portugal’s telecommunications market, dominated by Meo, NOS, and Vodafone.
Vodafone has introduced SuperTOBi, an innovative virtual assistant powered by Generative AI and hosted on Microsoft Azure OpenAI. With a significant £120 million investment, this advanced chatbot enhances customer service across Europe.
Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 have announced a pivotal agreement to extend and enhance their mobile network sharing for over a decade. This transformative partnership, contingent on regulatory approval, promises significant improvements in network quality and coverage, benefiting millions of customers and boosting the competitive landscape of UK mobile markets.
UK-based telecom giant Vodafone is poised to divest its 21.5% stake in Indus Towers, according to undisclosed sources cited by Reuters. The company plans to execute the sale through block deals, involving transactions of at least 500,000 shares valued at a minimum of INR100 million ($1.2 million) per trading window.
Vodafone Germany has introduced DroNet Hub, a new online platform designed to assist businesses in managing their drone operations. This launch coincides with the fifth anniversary of the telecom giant’s adoption of 5G technology.
The 2Africa subsea cable, touted as the world’s largest, now includes a direct connection to the UK thanks to Vodafone’s involvement. This ambitious project highlights significant global collaboration, with key partners including Bayobab, Center3, China Mobile International, Meta, Orange, Telecom Egypt, and WIOCC. The inclusion of both US and Chinese interests is particularly remarkable, showcasing cooperation despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
In collaboration with the i2CAT Foundation, Vodafone is advancing an automated multi-vendor management system tailored for Open RAN. This initiative aims to streamline the integration of diverse hardware and software components from multiple vendors, a key feature of Open RAN technology.
