Offering faster download speeds and a more reliable connection with more capacity, 5G can also support the growth and development of other technologies too, like the Internet of Things.
For more than
years, Vodafone has been involved in machine-to-machine communications – known today as the Internet of Things.
Vodafone launched its own global IoT data service platform in 2009, which let customers manage their IoT connections globally.
Using IoT, vehicles can also communicate directly with their surroundings – be that buildings, traffic lights or other vehicles.
It's not just cars either, it's other transport too.
IoT can also be used for a vast range of challenges. Whether that’s spotting water leaks, errors in a factory production line, forest fires or whales trapped in mussel ropes.
We caught up with the IoT team to learn more about what this technology can do.
Now Vodafone connects over 160m devices, and the next revolution will see these devices go beyond transmitting information to transacting on our behalf.
Using the Economy of Things, verified connected devices, vehicles and machines can transact seamlessly and securely without human intervention, but with full owner control.
Starting with electric vehicle charging, Vodafone hopes to eliminate ‘range anxiety’ – the fear of running out of battery life.
It is predicted that up to 3.3 billion connected devices will be trading directly with each other by 2030.
As connectivity continues to evolve, so will Vodafone, using its expertise and scale to drive positive change for our customers and society.