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With Vodafone's pending merger with Three, concerns mount over potential access to sensitive UK government data by foreign entities.
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The Vodafone-Three Merge: Safety Concerns Over Potential Data Access by China

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With Vodafone’s pending merger with Three, concerns mount over potential access to sensitive UK government data by foreign entities, chiefly China. Unite the union has issued a report detailing alleged connections between Three’s controlling CK Group and the Chinese government, raising concerns over integrity of communications within governmental public sector clients served by Vodafone including the NHS and Ministry of Defence. Is the potential for this large scale data breach being overlooked? T

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BT, VMO2, and Vodafone have been announced as beneficiaries of UK government funding for research related to Open RAN technology.
Broadband

Unpacking Open RAN’s Impact: UK’s £88 Million Innovation Testbed

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Prominent UK telecom companies like BT, VMO2, and Vodafone have been selected beneficiaries of government funding for research into Open RAN technology. Innovative projects, with a focus ranging from energy efficiency to security, will share in the £88 million ($121 million) funding. The main goal is to figure out whether Open RAN can rival traditional RAN, especially in high-traffic areas and rural deployments, in terms of cost, reliability and energy consumption.

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A partnership between Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Vodafone seeks to expand the availability of 4G and 5G services in Europe and Africa.
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Amazon, Vodafone Utilize LEO Satellites for 4G/5G Services

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Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Vodafone join forces to bolster 4G and 5G availability in Europe and Africa using cost-effective low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This partnership aims to connect distant cellular antennas to core networks, enabling telecom services without relying on intricate fibre-based systems. With a larger goal of bridging the digital divide, the collaboration also plans to offer backup services for disruptions and connect distant infrastructure.

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AppDirect has unveiled an expanded commercial collaboration with Vodafone Business to expand to wider international markets.
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AppDirect and Vodafone Business Strengthen Partnership to Extend Global Reach

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AppDirect, a renowned B2B subscription commerce platform, has unveiled an expanded commercial collaboration with Vodafone Business, a prominent technology communications company focused on enhancing digital success and societal connectivity. This strategic alliance empowers AppDirect’s technology advisors to market Vodafone Business’ distinctive communication services within their network, opening doors to wider international markets for both entities.

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The UK is set to welcome Vodafone as the latest mobile supplier to its national smart meter network, thanks to a recent decision by the DCC.
Broadband

Vodafone Boosts UK’s Smart Meter Network with 4G Connectivity

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Vodafone has joined the UK’s smart meter network, establishing essential 4G IoT connectivity. While Vodafone’s inclusion does not necessarily signify a replacement of current suppliers, it invites intriguing possibilities. The selection of a new provider despite existing 4G options raises questions around the decision-making process. Amid the drive to phase out 2G and 3G networks, this move potentially reflects the evolving needs of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure.

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Vodafone, is sun-setting the worries of customers about device faults and battery drain with its industry-first initiative.
Telecom News

Vodafone’s Lifetime Service Promise: Revolutionizing Mobile Contracts

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Vodafone UK launches an industry-first initiative offering customers battery replacements for three years and continued coverage for manufacturing defects. This ‘lifetime service promise’ extends to both new and refurbished handsets, provided an active Vodafone Pay Monthly Airtime Plan is in place. Innovatively eliminating inconvenience, a battery diagnostic tool within the Vodafone app allows customers to easily confirm if their device requires a battery replacement.

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Reports indicate that Telefónica has recently approached Vodafone for potential deals associated with their Spanish broadband networks.
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Telefónica’s Potential Deal: Impact on Vodafone’s Spanish Network

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Telefónica has reportedly reached out to Vodafone, initiating dialogue for potential collaborations involving their Spanish broadband networks. The proposition offers a range of possibilities such as forming a strategic alliance, a wholesale agreement, or possibly integrating Vodafone’s clientele into Telefónica’s fiber network. This outreach is suspected to be a reaction to Vodafone’s recent strategic review and a potential sale of their Spanish unit.

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In an ambitious bid to bolster its UK network, Vodafone is set to upgrade its nationwide backbone network with Redstream Evolution.
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Vodafone’s Redstream Evolution: A Step Forward in UK’s Telecom Landscape

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Vodafone UK embarks on a significant transformation, merging its diverse networks into a single, highly efficient structure – the SDN-enabled Redstream Evolution network. This remodeling promises enhanced customer experience, substantial savings, and serves as a response to the ever-growing demand for data nationwide. The question remains, will this innovative network design herald the new era of telecoms integration?

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The Q1 brought a 3.7% increase in service revenue for Vodafone, largely attributable to the enhanced outcomes in the UK, Italy, and Germany.
Telecom News

Vodafone’s Strategic Pivot: A Closer Look at Q1 Outcomes

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Vodafone’s first quarter saw a slightly stable 3.7% growth in service revenue, boosted by outcomes in the UK, Italy, and Germany, despite the pandemic-triggered disconnections. On the contrary, Germany experienced a 1.3% dip in service revenue, which however marks an improvement from the earlier quarter’s 2.8% decline, hinting at progress. The recovery was thanks to a strategic increase in broadband prices. In Italy, the revenue plunge decelerated from 2.7% in the fourth quarter to 1.6%, thanks to mobile prepaid base stabilization and noteworthy expansion in corporate fixed-line operations.

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