Vodafone, Meta, and Google have released a white paper detailing the benefits of advanced video compression technology in mid and low tier smartphones to enhance the viewing experience for more people. The technology will also free up network capacity for all users while optimising computing power and storage. In the joint white paper, the companies […]
In advance of the annual RDK Global Summit, RDK Management has announced that Vodafone has deployed RDK-B as its central software for the latest generation of Wi-Fi 7 Fibre and DOCSIS CPEs, the Ultra Hub 7 routers. These new routers have been now deployed commercially in the UK and in Germany. Vodafone also continues to […]
Vodafone has partnered with The Channel Store, a European specialist in video and advertising solutions for telecom operators, as its technology provider, exclusive aggregator and advertising monetisation partner for its new FAST channel offering across all its 4K set-top boxes, including the latest Android TV-based model and previous generations. The Channel Store manages more than […]
Vodafone Spain has kicked off September with a major overhaul of its television offering. As of September 1st, more than 25 new channels are available on its lineup, strengthening genres such as film, series, documentaries, sports and music. The expansion coincides with the removal of the seven SkyShowtime channels, following the end of the distribution […]
From September 1st, Vodafone Spain’s pay-TV subscribers will lose access to seven channels distributed in Spain by SkyShowtime. The lineup includes Calle 13, SYFY and Comedy Central – three of the country’s most popular thematic pay-TV networks – as well as MTV, Nick, Nick Jr, and DreamWorks. The move follows a breakdown in negotiations between […]
Telefónica and Vodafone are in advanced negotiations with AXA Investment Management over the sale of a roughly 30 per cent minority stake in their FTTH joint venture. The deal would bring AXA in as a financial partner in Fiberpass, the entity the two operators launched in early 2025. Such a deal is expected to be […]
Texas-based AST SpaceMobile (AST) will hold its Q2 investors update later today (August 11th) at 5pm Eastern Time. Investors and analysts are keen to know more on AST’s launch and business plans. Some observers are suggesting that an Indian rocket launch of AST’s Bluebird FM1 heavyweight craft is delayed, perhaps beyond September. However, there are […]
Following the acquisition of Vodafone Italia, Swisscom Group’s first joint half-year figures show a revenue increase of 36.7 per cent to CHF 7.4 billion (€7.9bn) EBITDA after lease expense (EBITDAaL) rose by 15.9 per cent to CHF 2.4 billion, while operating free cash flow rose by 1.2 per cent to CHF 989 million. In addition, […]
Vodafone Group and Kaltura, the AI Video Experience Cloud, have extended their partnership around the Kaltura-powered Vodafone TV solution (VTV). Vodafone launched VTV in 2014, and it has since grown to serve several million subscribers across eight markets. Kaltura’s platform has been supporting Vodafone’s continued transition from providing traditional on-premises based IPTV services to offering […]
Liberty Global has offloaded its remaining stake in Vodafone, according to a filing with the London Stock Exchange made on August 1st. Liberty held 5.018 per cent – consisting of 0.357 per cent in voting rights attached to shares and 4.661 per cent through financial instruments – in the British telco through Liberty Global Europe […]