Vodafone Launches Verified Branded Calls for Nearly 100% UK Subscribers, Joins Midnight Blockchain Alliance
Vodafone has integrated Hiya Secure Branding via CAMARA APIs, making it the only operator offering verified branded calling across all three major UK mobile networks. Vodafone’s Pairpoint venture joins a ten-member federated node alliance for Midnight Foundation’s privacy-focused Kūkolu blockchain mainnet launching in late March 2026 with Worldpay and Bullish.
1. Hiya Secure Branding Integration
Vodafone has embedded Hiya Secure Branding into its UK network via CAMARA-based APIs, enabling verified business caller identity for nearly all UK subscribers. This implementation positions Vodafone as the only operator to offer branded calling across the three major UK mobile networks, enhancing call authentication and reducing spam.
2. Vodafone Pairpoint Added to Blockchain Alliance
Vodafone’s Pairpoint venture joins a ten-member federated node operator alliance for Midnight Foundation’s Kūkolu privacy-focused blockchain mainnet set to launch in late March 2026. The addition of Worldpay and Bullish expands the network’s roster, aiming to ensure operational stability and privacy compliance for regulated merchants.