Digital transformation for Water Utilities
We’re dedicated to delivering outstanding services with smarter technology, creating a better, brighter, and more connected future for water utility companies.
Rebuilding trust, security and future-readiness
The UK water sector faces a once in generation overhaul to rebuild trust and secure its future. Unprecedented reform is shaping the industry, with landmark changes in regulation, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation.
Vodafone Business plays a pivotal role in the transformation of the UK water sector. We provide Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI), which helps water companies guarantee the digital foundation for next-generation water management with intelligent, secure and future ready connectivity.
Connectivity: The water industry’s hidden current
Achieve the best outcomes in critical use cases with the optimum blend of hardware, software, and specialist connectivity services delivered by an expert partner with deep understanding in critical national infrastructure (CNI).
Corporate connectivityÂ
By linking control rooms, treatment facilities and enterprise platforms in real time, organisations gain a single, accurate view of operations. Plus, 99.999% uptime* allows your sites, systems and teams to stay connected, keeping data moving and downtime out of the picture.Â
Operational technology
Replace outdated PSTN and 2G-based systems with secure, flexible, and scalable IoT-enabled alternatives—purpose-built to collect and transmit data from remote sensors and smart devices.
Cyber securityÂ
As water networks become more connected, protecting them becomes more critical. End-to-end security ensures operational systems, data and infrastructure remain protected from evolving threats, which safeguards service delivery and maintains trust in critical national infrastructure.Â
Communication resilienceÂ
Connectivity cannot fail with critical national infrastructure. Layering multiple communication technologies into a single, resilient network means water companies can ensure continuous operations, even during outages, peak demand or unexpected incidents. This reduces risk and maintains service continuity.Â
Satellite connectivity
Extending connectivity beyond traditional network limits ensures no asset is left unmonitored. Satellite connectivity enables water companies to reach remote and hard-to-access locations, delivering consistent visibility and control across the entire network. Â
Why Vodafone Business for Water Utilities?
Building The Nation’s Network*
Backed by an £11bn investment,
we’re creating the UK’s best network,
unlocking opportunities in every sector of the economy, and transforming the way businesses connect and thrive.
Proven in CNI
Our connectivity is relied on by CNI, the NHS 111 helpline, and 82% of blue light services, enabling these organisations to deliver the services the UK depends on.
Strong utilities track record
We work closely with 100% of electricity and gas transmission operators, 100% of electricity distribution operators and 100% of gas distribution operators – collectively serving millions of UK customers.
Transforming water utilities with world-class connectivity
Water utilities are under pressure to deliver more with limited resources. To overcome these complex challenges and meet
tighter regulations, a new approach is required to build on
connected digital technologies that enable smarter, more efficient OT and IT operations.
We accelerate this transformation by embedding intelligent, secure, and future-ready connectivity across your operations. Our solutions help you deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient water services now and for generations to come.
Insights and resources
Helping Thames Water digitise to make better data-led decisions
Learn how we helped Britain's biggest water company transform their operations to save field engineers' time.
Vodafone Business helps save water with IoT technology
Learn how Vodafone’s NB-IoT technology helped Gutermann, a Swiss leak detection specialist company combat the global issue of water scarcity.
Narrowband IoT helps LeakSafe prevent water damage
Discover how Vodafone Business and LeakSafe have worked together using Narrowband IoT to help protect buildings and homeowners against water damage.
Our awards
EcoVadis Platinum Medal
We're in the top 1% of companies worldwide, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability, with an improved score of 85/100.1
Leader
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services Worldwide 2026 for 12 consecutive years.2
Leader
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services 2026 for 6 consecutive years.3