What Vodafone Global Enterprise does

Vodafone Global Enterprise operates the B2B and enterprise arm of Vodafone Group Plc, one of the largest telecommunications operators in Europe and Africa. The company delivers connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, mobile private networks, and digital transformation services to enterprise customers, public sector organisations, and SMBs, supported by 5G and 4G mobile networks, fixed broadband, subsea cable infrastructure (70 cables across 100 countries), satellite communications, and a 215M+ IoT connection platform. It maintains direct operations in 15 country markets and reaches 40+ additional partner markets through distribution alliances with local operators.

The business model is anchored on subscription-based recurring revenue across mobile services, fixed broadband, enterprise IoT connectivity, SD-WAN, and mobile private networks, augmented by managed cloud and security services, device/hardware sales, and — in African markets — mobile money and digital payments via M-PESA and Vodapay. Enterprise pricing is quote-based and structured around multi-year contracts, with service bundles customised to customer scale, geography, and commitment level. Distribution combines dedicated enterprise field-sales teams, a self-serve digital platform (vodafone.com/business), a procurement portal (Vodafone Procure & Connect), and a partner-market reseller network that extends reach into geographies where Vodafone holds no ownership stake.

Customer reach includes approximately 5 million business customers and 279 million total mobile customers globally, with primary segments being Enterprise & Large Businesses, Government & Public Sector, IoT/M2M deployments, and SMBs. AI capabilities are operationally embedded across network power management (10,000 European sites), customer experience optimisation (20% NPS improvement in Europe), IoT anomaly detection, and co-developed autonomous network frameworks with Google Cloud and TM Forum. Recent strategic actions — the €175M Skaylink acquisition, the Three UK merger consolidation, the exclusive five-year Ericsson RAN partnership, the planned Safaricom consolidation, and the Vodafone Greece–PPC Group fibre JV — indicate a coordinated shift from pure connectivity provision toward integrated managed-services, cloud, and AI-enabled digital infrastructure for enterprise and public-sector customers.

Name

Vodafone Global Enterprise

Legal name

Vodafone Group Plc

Website

https://enterprise.vodafone.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Vodafone Global Enterprise delivers connectivity, IoT, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services to enterprise, public sector, and SMB customers across 15 direct and 40+ partner markets, supported by 5G, subsea cable, and satellite infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121), Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP) (BPAEABAK), Offshore Development Center (ODC) / Dedicated Team Services (BPAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Enterprise telecom services
• Mobile network operator
• IoT connectivity platform
• Cloud security services
• Managed network solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Mobile Service Revenue: Recurring mobile voice, text, and data services for consumer and enterprise customers across 15 country markets and 40+ partner markets.
2. Fixed Broadband Services: Residential and business broadband connectivity services including fiber and DSL connections.
3. Enterprise IoT Connectivity: Machine-to-machine connectivity services for enterprise customers supporting connected devices, fleet management, and industrial IoT applications with over 215M connections.
4. Enterprise Cloud and Security Services: Managed cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, and digital transformation services for business and public sector customers, enhanced by Skaylink acquisition.
5. Enterprise Connectivity Solutions: Mobile private networks, SD-WAN, and dedicated enterprise connectivity services for large organizations and governments.
6. Device and Hardware Sales: Sale of mobile devices, IoT hardware, routers, and network equipment to consumer and enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vodafone Global Enterprise provides enterprise telecommunications, connectivity, IoT, cloud, and security services to large businesses, governments, and public sector organizations across 15 country markets and 40+ partner markets. Its portfolio includes managed connectivity (mobile, fixed, SD-WAN, mobile private networks), an IoT platform supporting 215M+ connections, cloud and cybersecurity services (reinforced by the Skaylink acquisition), and digital financial services such as M-PESA and Vodapay in Africa.

Product overview

Vodafone operates as one of Europe's largest telcos with operations in Africa, offering a comprehensive telecommunications portfolio. The company provides next-generation mobile and broadband networks for consumers alongside enterprise solutions through Vodafone Business. Key products include the IoT platform (215M+ connections), M-PESA and Vodapay financial services in Africa, Mobile Private Networks for enterprise, and extensive infrastructure including 70+ subsea cables and satellite communications. The portfolio spans consumer connectivity, business services (connectivity, security, cloud), and digital financial services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vodafone Business: Enterprise and B2B telecommunications services including connectivity, IoT, cloud, and security solutions
• Vodacom
• Vantage Towers
• M-PESA
• Vodapay

Products and services

• Vodafone Business Enterprise division providing large organizations and public sector customers with managed connectivity, IoT, cloud, and security services on a global scale.
• Vodafone IoT Platform Internet of Things platform enabling device management, connectivity, and analytics for enterprises with 215M+ active IoT connections.
• M-PESA Mobile money and financial services platform enabling payments, transfers, and microfinance services across African markets.
• Vodapay Digital payment platform in African markets providing digital payment and merchant services alongside M-PESA.
• Next-Generation Mobile Networks (5G) 5G mobile network services providing enhanced mobile broadband with improved upload and download speeds across European markets.
• Mobile Private Networks Secure, dedicated mobile private network connectivity solutions for enterprise customers requiring guaranteed network performance.
• Fixed Broadband Services Residential and business broadband connectivity services including fiber and DSL connections.
• Enterprise Cloud and Security Services Managed cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services for enterprise and public sector customers, strengthened by the Skaylink GmbH acquisition.
• Satellite Communications Space-based communications solutions filling connectivity gaps in remote locations and on mid-ocean vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI improving customer net promoter score by 20% across Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PubliciscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Vodafone partnered with Publicis to implement AI-driven, hyper-personalised marketing strategies across its markets. The initiative leverages Publicis' Leona platform, which uses AI to generate real-time, insight-driven content for targeted marketing efforts.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone partnered with Google Cloud and TM Forum to develop frameworks for self-optimising autonomous networks. The collaboration focuses on turning connectivity into intelligence through AI-powered network automation.
• NokiacoreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone and Nokia are trialing AWS cloud integration to scale Internet of Things services. The partnership aims to enhance IoT platform capabilities and expand enterprise IoT offerings.
• Geely Technology EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVodafone Business and Geely Technology Europe extended their partnership to drive vehicle innovation, focusing on connected vehicle solutions and automotive technology development.
• Airbus (through RugGear devices)coreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone and Airbus expanded mission-critical communications partnership, integrating RugGear rugged devices into their mission-critical communications ecosystem for enterprise and public safety users.
• EricssoncoreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone selected Ericsson as exclusive RAN supplier in Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal for a five-year network modernization program. The partnership focuses on Open RAN, AI-enabled automation, and 5G deployment across key territories including Germany, Romania, and Egypt.
• TODminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVodafone renewed partnership with TOD to expand sports and entertainment streaming in Egypt, leveraging 5G network capabilities. The deal grants access to events like the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and broader entertainment content.
• Skaylink GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVodafone Group agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million. The acquisition will integrate Skaylink into Vodafone Business to expand managed services, cloud, and security portfolio across Europe and strengthen digital transformation capabilities for enterprise and public sector customers. Expected to close by March 2026.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MTN Group: Largest African mobile operator by subscribers, competing directly with Vodacom and Vodafone's African subsidiaries across Nigeria, South Africa, and other markets. Comparable enterprise and fintech expansion strategy.
• Orange: French incumbent with a strong enterprise division (Orange Business) and the largest African mobile footprint outside MTN. Closely mirrors Vodafone's dual-region Europe-Africa strategy and enterprise services portfolio.
• BT Group: UK incumbent telco offering fixed, mobile, and enterprise services through BT Business. Competes head-to-head with Vodafone in UK consumer and enterprise markets, including post-merger with Three UK as the merged Vodafone-Three entity.
• Telenor: Scandinavian-headquartered telco with operations across the Nordics and Asia. Similar multi-region, mobile-first operating model with growing IoT and enterprise services portfolio.
• Telefonica: Spanish incumbent operating across Europe and Latin America with significant enterprise services. Competes with Vodafone in Spain, Germany (O2), and the UK for consumer mobile and enterprise contracts.
• Deutsche Telekom: Europe's largest telecom operator with T-Mobile consumer brand and T-Systems enterprise division. Operates across multiple European markets and the US, directly competing with Vodafone in Germany, Netherlands, and other EU geographies for both consumer and enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Business: Enterprise-focused division of Verizon, a major US carrier. Highly comparable to Vodafone Business in targeting multinational enterprise customers with managed connectivity, security, and IoT services globally.
• NTT Communications: Global enterprise ICT arm of NTT Group, providing managed network, cloud, and data-center services to multinationals. Direct overlap with Vodafone Business in serving global enterprise connectivity and managed services.
• America Movil: Largest mobile operator in Latin America with growing enterprise services. Comparable multi-country, mobile-led model with selective fixed-line and enterprise exposure.

Emerging players

• Reliance Jio: Indian digital services operator with aggressive telecom-plus-digital-app strategy. Comparable in bundling connectivity with adjacent digital services (messaging, payments, content) for enterprise and consumer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/vodafone
• Facebookfacebook.com/vodafone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vodafone
• Instagraminstagram.com/vodafone

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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