Vodafone sets long-term quantum-safe program, plans phased post-quantum cryptography migration with suppliers

Vodafone set a long-term Quantum Safe program to migrate core cryptography to post-quantum algorithms as quantum computing risks rise.

Planning targets vulnerable cryptography across networks and systems, with a goal to maintain long-term security for digital communications.

Supplier requirements will be tightened to support post-quantum readiness, aiming to align upgrades with technology refresh cycles.

Capabilities are being built to update cryptography more quickly as new threats emerge, reducing future disruption from large-scale replacements.

Migration activities will be coordinated with suppliers, signaling a phased transition rather than a one-time overhaul.