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We believe in a connected digital society, with a quick and free flow of information – connecting people, communities and things to the internet like never before. With the largest Gigabit Networks, and our Internet of Things (IoT) working together, we can bring together incredible ideas, innovations and technologies that help improve society. 

DreamLab

Introducing DreamLab – a free, secure app from Vodafone Foundation that harnesses the power of a connected UK. Join the thousands of people speeding up vital COVID-19 and cancer research while they sleep. #FightCOVID19InYourSleep tonight.

Connected Living with Mencap

At Vodafone, we are always looking to be better. Together with Mencap we started the Connected Living project to support people with learning disabilities. We want to use the power of new technology to help people live safer and more independent lives.

Digital Creators Challenge

We want to ignite the next generation’s creativity and digital skills, by connecting them to the careers of the future. Our Digital Creators Challenge is a cross-curricular challenge aimed at students aged 11-14. In teams of up to five, they’re asked to create and design an app to improve the lives of their community. The winning school has the chance to become regional champions, and regional champions then battle it out at Vodafone HQ for up to £6,000 worth of IT equipment.

Digital Parenting

It can be hard to keep up with rapid advances in technology, devices, apps, and the way children might use them. Our Digital Parenting website and magazine helps you keep up to date with the latest topics like fake news, sexting and self-esteem.  

We’ve already sent out over seven million copies to schools, police stations and GP surgeries across the UK, now – you can order your free copy

Nurturing the next frontier of innovation

As well as investing in the infrastructure that underpins the UK’s digital economy, we’re also nurturing the next frontier of digital innovation.

Vodafone’s digital degree

Our digital degree apprenticeship helps around 20 students a year gain a BSc in Computer Science with zero tuition fees and a monthly salary. The four-year course at the University of Birmingham covers topics such as AI, cyber security and machine learning. As well as the degree, we provide all students with work placements at Vodafone and guarantee them a job in our digital team.

 

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Funding digital innovation

Techstarter, supported by the Vodafone Foundation, is funding tech start-ups, entrepreneurs and organisations with the best innovations for good. We’re seeking cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI and virtual reality, at prototype stage – and supporting with investment, expert mentoring and access to the tech start-up community. All innovations must have a social purpose with the main aim to help address a health, environmental, educational or equality challenge in Britain.  

 

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IoT makes people and places safer

Our IoT is connecting cars, homes, animals, property and outdoor spaces to the internet, making society safer and more secure.

Safe car travel

V-Auto connects cars to the internet allowing drivers to monitor routes and speeds. It also rates how safe a person’s driving is, and if the car is involved in a crash, we’ll get in touch to see if the driver needs roadside assistance or emergency services. If stolen, the tracking device means the car can be easily located. 

 

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Secure homes

V-Home, our home security system developed with Samsung, connects a range of home security devices – cameras, sensors and sirens – to a smartphone, so people can monitor their homes remotely. It also alerts the user through the app, a text or call if the alarm is triggered. 

 

 

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Protecting spaces

Our intelligent CCTV camera is protecting property and spaces from anti-social behaviour. It’s a solar powered, high-resolution camera that can be used anywhere, even with no power supply or limited coverage, making it ideal for monitoring issues like fly tipping in remote areas. Footage can be viewed in real-time on a smartphone, tablet or PC. 

 

Read the Smart Camera brochure [PDF: 2.77MB]

Better calving

MooCall connects farmers to their animals during calving to help reduce the chances of difficult births and the loss of calves and cows. It’s a tail-mounted sensor that monitors the cow’s tail movement to help predict when the cow is going into labour. MooCall then alerts the farmer’s phone through an app about one hour before calving starts. 

 

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How can the UK become a leading tech hub of the future? Read the Digital Supertowns research and the Brain Gain report to find out.

Digital Supertowns

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Helping your family live a happy and safe digital life

Our online world brings endless possibilities. But with those possibilities there’s also a growing concern about its societal impact. That’s why we’re providing your family, and other families across the UK, with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the online world safely.

Wearable tech helps families live a better digital life

Our connected devices are giving peace of mind to families that their loved ones are safe and sound.

Kids smart phone watch

V-Kids Watch is a wearable smartphone for young children that keeps them connected while out and about. It lets parents follow their location, set ‘safe zones’ and get notifications if their child enters or leaves the area. There’s also an SOS button for children to alert their parents’ smartphones if they need help.

 

Find out more about V-Kids Watch

Older adults SOS band

V-SOS Band by Vodafone provides reassurance that elderly relatives are ok. It’s a discreet wrist band for vulnerable adults that features a one-button SOS alert. It also sends notifications to the users’ family if it detects a fall or if the long-life battery drops below 15%.
 

 

Find out more about V-SOS Band