Vodafone selects Dell Technologies as a strategic infrastructure provider for its five-year RAN investment program to improve connectivity across Europe
Round Rock, Texas – October 29, 2025 – Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) today announced that Vodafone has chosen the company as a strategic infrastructure provider for its five-year program which involves Open RAN deployment across Europe. Working with Dell, Vodafone will gain a robust platform for Open RAN deployments to drive innovation, optimize network performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Why it matters
Vodafone is expanding its Open RAN footprint across Europe to improve connectivity for customers and create one of the largest radio networks of its kind. This initiative is critical for delivering advanced 5G capabilities, improving network efficiency and fostering innovation. Using Dell solutions, Vodafone can build a highly automated, zero-touch network fabric. This foundation will help Vodafone upgrade its rollout, reduce operational complexity, and build more sustainable and upgradeable networks for the future.
Powering a new generation of connectivity
As part of the program, Dell will provide its PowerEdge XR8000 series servers, including the PowerEdge XR8620t and the latest generation PowerEdge XR8720t, powered by Intel Xeon 6 SoC. These servers are engineered to support high-performance requirements with industry-leading consolidation and high fronthaul port density. This allows for a more efficient and powerful network infrastructure with a lower total cost of ownership targeting one single server per site.
In addition, Vodafone intends to use Dell Telecom Infrastructure Automation Suite (DTIAS) to provide the Infrastructure Management Service (IMS) within Vodafone’s Open RAN architecture. DTIAS is key to automating infrastructure lifecycle management at scale optimizing performance, simplifying operations and speeding up the deployment of cloud-native, programmable networks.
Perspectives
“Our collaboration with Vodafone reflects our long-standing commitment to advancing open networks and supporting the telecom industry in achieving its most ambitious goals,” said Dennis Hoffman, senior vice president, Dell Technologies. “With purpose-built infrastructure, automation and AI-driven solutions, we’re helping to build intelligent, resilient networks that unlock new opportunities across Europe, from improving network performance to creating new revenue streams. Together, we’re shaping the future of connectivity and driving progress for customers and communities worldwide.”
“We are focused on delivering the best experience for our customers by investing in new technologies and architectures, including 5G Advanced, Open RAN, direct-to-device satellite and RAN automation on our journey towards building robust and autonomous networks,” said Francisco (Paco) Martin, director, Mobile Access Engineering, Vodafone. “Working with Dell reinforces this commitment, strengthening our Open RAN Network with Dell solutions, and providing a foundation for exceptional customer services and innovation.”
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