Vodafone's network-as-a-sensor (NWaaS) program now leverages thousands of microwave links between mobile sites across Europe to detect rainfall, fog and humidity in near-real-time, and supports additional sensors on masts for air quality monitoring.

By repurposing existing infrastructure, Vodafone aims to monetize environmental data as a service, packaging intelligence with defined service-level commitments for smart cities, government agencies and enterprises seeking improved resilience, efficiency and compliance.

Collaborations with scientific and public safety partners enhance flood forecasting, wildfire detection and emissions management, while customer adoption hinges on validated accuracy, low latency, clear accountability and seamless integration into operational systems.