- Vodafone Group to extend use of RDK-B as platform of choice
to standardize home broadband device software across its European
footprint
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the
annual RDK Global Summit, RDK Management announced that
Vodafone has adopted RDK-B as its central software for managing
home broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) and launching new
customer-focussed services faster and more cost-effectively.
As one of Europe's largest
fixed broadband providers, serving many millions of broadband
customers, Vodafone will extend its use of RDK-B open-source
software throughout Europe in a
phased rollout, starting in spring 2025. By using RDK-B open-source
software across its markets, Vodafone will be able to introduce new
services and applications such as lower latency in multiple
countries at the same time.
RDK is an open-source software solution deployed on more than
100 million devices that standardizes core functions used in
broadband and video devices. For broadband specifically, RDK-B
provides core functionalities including device management,
telemetry, Wi-Fi services, Ethernet access, IPv6 transitioning and
more that work across all major network access technologies
including DOCSIS, GPON, DSL, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). By
packaging and open sourcing these functions in a single standard
software stack, service providers can develop, deploy, and manage a
consistent set of broadband services across SoCs and OEMs for use
across their networks and geographic footprints.
Oscar Gallego, Global Head of
Home & Security Products at Vodafone Group, said: "At Vodafone,
we are committed to delivering a superior experience to our
customers. RDK-B will allow us to launch new services faster in
multiple markets, as well as to effectively manage and improve
device performance and analytics in a consistent and cost-effective
way. Also, through our continued collaboration with the wider RDK
community, we can drive the adoption of open standards leading to
greater innovation and the creation of new home broadband
applications and services for customers."
"We're very proud that Vodafone has chosen to standardize on
RDK-B as its central broadband software stack," said Jason Briggs, President and General Manager of
RDK. "Vodafone is a leading telecommunications company renowned for
its scale and quality, and its extended use of RDK is a testament
to the proven value of our community's efforts. Vodafone has been
an instrumental member of the RDK community for many years, and we
look forward to its continued participation and contributions."
Additional information about RDK is available at
www.rdkcentral.com. More information about Vodafone
www.vodafone.com.
About RDK Management
RDK Management is an open-source
consortium that manages RDK for the global community. RDK is an
open-source software solution that standardizes core functions used
in broadband, video, and IoT devices. Deployed on more than 100
million devices, RDK enables service providers to control their
device diagnostics data, business models, and apps to improve the
customer experience and drive business results. The RDK community
is comprised of more than 600 companies including CPE
manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system
integrators, and service providers. For more information on the
tools, training, and events provided by RDK Management, please
visit: www.rdkcentral.com.
About Vodafone
Vodafone is a leading European and
African telecoms company. We provide mobile and fixed services to
over 330 million customers in 15 countries (excludes Italy which is held as a discontinued
operation under Vodafone Group), partner with mobile networks in 45
more and have one of the world's largest IoT platforms. In
Africa, our financial technology
businesses serve almost 79 million customers across seven countries
– managing more transactions than any other provider. Our purpose
is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve
lives, businesses and help progress inclusive sustainable
societies. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact to
reach net zero emissions by 2040. For more information, please
visit www.vodafone.com, follow us on X at @VodafoneGroup or connect
with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.
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