Public policy Informing the policy frameworks that affect our customers, investments and competition Welcome to Vodafone Who we are Public policy Useful links social sharing options Latest reports A Gigabit Society for Europe Creating a Gigabit Society - the role of 5G Towards a more equal world The mobile internet revolution Creating a Gigabit Society Achieving a Digital Single Market for Connected Cars Securing the benefits of Industry Digitisation Policy options for accelerating rural broadband in emerging markets Previous item Next item With the help of independent experts, Vodafone has examined the issues at the heart of delivering a Gigabit Society for Europe. Recommendations for the Electronic Communications Code are highlighted in a set of four reports. Find out more Policy papers and news Visit our publications centre to read our latest studies, position papers and newsletters. Read our latest studies, position papers and newsletters Policy positions Spectrum policy Radio spectrum is the key raw material for our mobile business. Rapidly increasing demand for data means that mobile network capacity needs to be expanded constantly. Governments and spectrum users need to work together to identify, clear, release and allocate additional bands of globally harmonised spectrum for dedicated use by mobile operators so that this demand can be met. Fixed infrastructure As demand for unified communications and data grows, we are increasing our access to next-generation fixed line infrastructure through a combination of wholesale agreements, self-build programmes and targeted acquisitions. However, access to fibre controlled by fixed line incumbents remains a bottleneck that is impeding competition and causing consumer harm. Customer privacy and security Our customers trust us with their personal information and privacy. Our privacy and security programmes govern how we collect, use and manage customers’ information from ensuring the confidentiality of their personal communications to respecting their permissions and preferences. Child safety online Vodafone is committed to promoting a safer internet and online experience for children. We work with a range of stakeholders including the European Commission, governments, the GSMA, internet companies, handset manufacturers and the IWF to achieve this. We also provide our customers with technologies to keep children safer online, including online content filters and parental controls. Mobile money Vodafone’s M-Pesa mobile money transfer service is actively used by over 19.9 million people across 11 countries. In a number of markets, customers can now receive loans, pay for goods and services, and access critical information for growing managing their business. Financial services regulators can encourage the development of these nascent services, through proportionate, appropriate regulation and regular dialogue with mobile money providers. Machine-to-Machine Enterprises are the engines of economic growth and policy makers develop industrial policy and communications regulation on a wide range of topics with relevance for them, including machine-to-machine. Vodafone is a world leader in the supply of machine-to-machine services and we engage with policy makers to share our experiences of how this technology is being deployed and used by business customers. Vodafone in Europe Vodafone has over 120 million mobile customers and 12.6 million fixed customers across Europe, supported by our operations in 13 European countries. Find out more about our investment in Europe's digital future. We use cookies to improve your experience, show you content you may like. Continue if you're ok with this, or read our privacy policy. agree cookie policy and close Back to top © 2017 Vodafone Group Vodafone Group Plc. Registered Office: Vodafone House. The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN. Registered in England No 1833679 We use cookies to improve your experience on this site. Read our policy Looking for something else?