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Telcotitans • October 14, 2026

As demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, Vodafone is targeting a spot at the intersection of cloud expansion, digital sovereignty, and international connectivity with a faster, more automated transport service.

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Themes : Artificial intelligence (AI); Cloud connectivity; Connectivity automation; Data centre interconnection; Digital sovereignty; Network automation; On-demand connectivity; Optical transport; Sovereign cloud; Subsea connectivity.

People : Oscar Monteagudo; Scott Petty.

Geographic : Amsterdam; Frankfurt; London; Marseille; Milan; Paris.

Organisations : 8ra; Apollo; Amitié; European Commission; European Edge Continuum; EURO-3C; Europe India Gateway; SEA-ME-WE 5; Vodafone; Vodafone Business; Vodafone Carrier Services.

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Vodafone Launches Express Capacity to Meet AI Connectivity Demand Vodafone Business has launched Express Capacity, a service providing high-speed optical fibre transport links to data centres and telecoms within 15 days. The service offers 100G and 400G connections, capable of moving up to 180 terabytes of data per hour with low latency, catering to large enterprises and hyperscalers. This initiative responds to the rising demand for dynamic connectivity as organizations expand into new markets and manage increasing AI workloads. The service operates on Vodafone's European backbone network and aims to enhance connectivity across Europe, linking to key subsea cable systems. Automation is integrated into the service to improve operational visibility and customer engagement. The expansion aligns with the European Commission's goals for increased computing capacity and digital sovereignty. 3 sources 24

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