Vodafone Business Launches Express Capacity Service
The new service offers rapid 100G or 400G transport links to data centers within 15 days.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Data Centers
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Vodafone Business has introduced Express Capacity, a service designed to provide 100G or 400G transport links to data centers across Europe. The service utilizes pre-lit routes and automation to achieve a 15-day delivery window.
Why it matters
Organizations are increasingly struggling to meet the high connectivity demands of AI and cloud workloads due to long capacity lead times. This new service aims to eliminate those delays to accelerate business opportunities.
The platform delivers 100G or 400G transport links, with a 400G connection capable of transferring 180 terabytes of data per hour. These links integrate with major subsea cables, including Apollo, Amitié, Europe India Gateway, and SEA-ME-WE 5.
The players
Vodafone Business
This division provides telecommunications and IT services to corporate clients globally.
The details
The service streamlines deployment by leveraging pre-lit routes on the existing European backbone network. By automating service builds, testing, and configuration, Vodafone provides high-speed connectivity to hubs in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Marseille, and Milan.
Timeline
Vodafone Business launched the Express Capacity service in October 2026.
The service provides a target delivery timeframe of 15 days for new connections.
Expansion of the service reach is scheduled throughout the remainder of 2026 and 2027.
The Tech Race
As data demand surges for AI, major providers are racing to transform static fiber assets into flexible, software-defined services. This shift replaces manual, long-lead provisioning processes with automated, on-demand infrastructure that helps companies scale faster.
Businesses requiring rapid AI or cloud scaling will benefit from reduced deployment wait times for essential data links. This automation lowers the logistical barrier for companies seeking to connect their operations across major European infrastructure hubs.
The takeaway
Reliable and fast connectivity is now a critical bottleneck for enterprises integrating advanced artificial intelligence models. Organizations should prioritize providers that offer automated, pre-lit network pathways to minimize infrastructure deployment delays.
What happens next
Vodafone Business plans to continue the expansion of Express Capacity service reach throughout 2026 and 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Thefastmode.
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