Vodafone sets up space research hub to develop 4G/5G satellite connectivity

Vodafone is taking mobile connectivity to new heights—literally.  The company isto open Europe’s first dedicated research hub in Malaga for integrating low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite and land-based mobile broadband services. This initiative will enable seamless switching between 4G/5G networks and satellite connections using standard smartphones. The Málaga hub will focus on designing, testing, and

1m kids conned by online scams every year – Vodafone survey

Vodafone reckons nearly a million UK children have been conned by online scams over the past year. The data comes from a survey of  2,000 parents, children aged 11–16, and over 4,800 teacher. It found that 13-year-olds are the most frequently targeted. The average financial loss per scam is £103, often causing anxiety, depression, and a

Vodafone connects first space video call over AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites using standard phone.

Following the success of the first LEO satellite-routed video call using a regular 4G/5G device, Vodafone plans to roll out Europe’s first commercial direct-to-smartphone broadband satellite service in 2025-2026, expanding network coverage to rural and underserved areas across the continent. Operating from low Earth orbit, Vodafone says its satellite service using AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites