Overview
Vodafone, a global telecommunications company, offers content delivery network (CDN) services through partnerships, notably with Qwilt and Cisco, to enhance streaming for its mobile and fixed broadband customers. The service focuses on delivering high-quality video content and applications across Europe and Africa. It leverages Vodafone’s extensive network infrastructure to cache content closer to end users, reducing latency and improving streaming performance. The CDN solution is built on open caching standards, allowing scalability for video-on-demand and live streaming services. Customers include content providers and broadcasters seeking reliable delivery over Vodafone’s telecom network.
Network & Architecture
Vodafone’s CDN operates across seven countries in Europe and Africa, with initial deployments following a successful trial in Italy. The network integrates Qwilt’s Open Edge Cloud platform with Cisco’s edge compute and networking infrastructure, creating a federated CDN model. Specific points of presence (POPs) are not publicly detailed, but Vodafone’s global telecom footprint, one of the largest internet networks, ensures robust coverage in EMEA regions. The architecture emphasizes edge caching to minimize latency, particularly for video streaming. Regional strengths lie in Europe and Africa, though its presence in other regions like APAC or LATAM is limited or not publicly documented.
Features
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
waf | ✗ |
bot_mitigation | ✗ |
ddos | ✗ |
rate_limit | ✗ |
http3_quic | ✗ |
tls13 | ✗ |
tiered_cache | ✗ |
origin_shield | ✗ |
instant_purge | ✗ |
stale_while_revalidate | ✗ |
stale_if_error | ✗ |
image_optimization | ✗ |
video_vod | ✓ |
video_live | ✓ |
drm | ✗ |
hls_dash_packaging | ✗ |
websockets | ✗ |
signed_urls | ✗ |
edge_compute | ✗ |
functions | ✗ |
kv_storage | ✗ |
api_first | ✗ |
realtime_logs | ✗ |
log_push | ✗ |
terraform | ✗ |
Legend: ✓ = Supported, ✗ = Not supported
Pricing
Vodafone does not publicly disclose detailed pricing for its CDN services. The model appears to be enterprise-focused, likely involving custom contracts for content providers and broadcasters. No pay-as-you-go (PAYG), free-tier, or per-GB pricing examples are available. Specific pricing details are not provided on Vodafone’s official website.
Integrations & DevEx
No public information confirms support for Terraform, SDKs, CI/CD pipelines, or migration tools specific to Vodafone’s CDN. Integration details are sparse, and there is no evidence of real-time logs, analytics, or API-first design tailored for developers. The service appears oriented toward enterprise clients with direct support from Vodafone’s business teams rather than developer-centric tools.
When it fits
- Content providers targeting Europe and Africa, leveraging Vodafone’s telecom infrastructure for reliable video delivery.
- Broadcasters needing scalable live streaming and video-on-demand services with low latency.
- Enterprises seeking a telecom-backed CDN integrated with a global network provider.
When it doesn’t
- Organizations requiring advanced security features like WAF, DDoS protection, or bot mitigation, which are not documented.
- Developers needing robust APIs, Terraform support, or real-time analytics for self-service CDN management.
- Businesses operating primarily outside Europe and Africa, where Vodafone’s CDN footprint is less established.