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CPE leverages Vantiva’s Wi-Fi antenna expertise to connect more than 100 smart devices at ultra-high speeds
Paris, France – May 20, 2024 – Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), a global technology leader enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers around the world, today announced that it has strengthened its longstanding partnership with Vodafone UK, the largest full fiber provider in the UK, with the introduction of the Wi-Fi 6 enabled Power Hub router and Super Wi-Fi 6 Booster. The customer premises equipment (CPE) leverages Vantiva’s Wi-Fi antenna expertise to offer intelligent Wi-Fi auto-optimization that automatically provides the fastest connectivity across all devices. The router and booster are designed to cost-effectively deliver a superior whole-home Wi-Fi experience to end-users with the ability to seamlessly connect more than 100 smart devices at speeds up to 910 Mbps.
“The introduction of the Power Hub router and Super Wi-Fi 6 Booster are the latest examples Vodafone UK’s continued leadership in bringing advanced connectivity solutions to its customers,” said Mercedes Pastor, Senior Vice-President of the Customer Unit, Eurasia. “This is a step forward in our long-time partnership delivering cutting edge solutions in this market. The outstanding Wi-Fi performance leverages all of Vantiva’s expertise from antenna design to unique testing environments to offer the best in-home wireless experience.”
Vodafone UK’s new Power Hub router is built for fiber-to-the-home network configuration and is easily adaptable for current and future in-home connectivity demands. The Super Wi-Fi 6 Booster works seamlessly with the Power Hub to give reliable coverage throughout the home and is compatible with both existing and previous versions of Vodafone gateways. The extender’s mesh Wi-Fi capability adapts the connectivity to give customers comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage.
As part of Vantiva’s commitment to developing eco-friendly products with low-carbon intensity, the device housing for these products was made from 95% recycled plastic. The packaging was designed using 85% recycled paper, printed with soy ink and uses no plastics.
Vantiva and Vodafone UK have been collaboratively bringing innovative solutions to market in multiple product platforms since 2018 and in fiber since 2022, when the two organizations introduced the first Wi-Fi 6E gateway in the UK, bringing high speed connectivity to homes across the country.
The Vodafone Power Hub Wi-Fi 6 router and Super Wi-Fi 6 Booster are the latest strategic milestones in Vantiva’s ongoing commitment to providing open and innovative technologies for NSPs and Pay TV operators. Vantiva’s goal is to bring seamless connectivity and premium entertainment experiences to consumers by creating best-in-class CPE and partnering with the most innovative companies in the connected home ecosystem.
About Vantiva
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Vantiva shares are admitted to trading on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (VANTI).
Vantiva, formerly known as Technicolor, is headquartered in Paris, France. It is an independent company which is a global technology leader in designing, developing and supplying innovative products and solutions that connect consumers around the world to the content and services they love – whether at home, at work or in other smart spaces. Vantiva has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, Vantiva is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years. The group’s relationships with the film and entertainment industry goes back over 100 years by providing end-to-end solutions for its clients.
Following the acquisition of CommScope’s Home Networks in January 2024, Vantiva continues its 130-year legacy as a global leader in the connected home market. Vantiva is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations.
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