In the near future，Vodafone is developing new satellite positioning technology that can locate Internet of Things devices and autonomous vehicles to the centimeter level。

Vodafone Signs Partnership Agreement with Topcon Positioning Systems。At present, both companies are inviting selected customers to participate in positioning Internet of Things devices.、Proof-of-concept activities for machinery and vehicles。

VodafoneAndTopconPositioning Systems is working together to develop a new precision positioning system for the mass market，Compared to the use of a single GNSS（GNSS），The system will be able to locate the Internet of Things more accurately.（IoT）Equipment、Machinery and vehicles。

When the vehicle、Access to Vodafone worldwide for scooters and even robotic lawnmowersIoTNetwork and use Topcon technology to correct inaccuracies in navigation satellite signals，They can all be safely monitored in real time within a few centimetres.。By using thousands ofGNSSTopcon dense European network of reference stations，Pecially if the vehicle and equipment are equipped with appropriate antennas and receivers，The positioning accuracy can be improved from several meters to several centimeters.。

Vodafone and Topcon have agreed to move forward with customer trials。Vodafone is now inviting selected customers to participate from this month in Germany.、Pilot activities in Spain and the United Kingdom。The goal of the two companies is，Use to connect to Vodafone WorldwideIoTNetwork of various devices to test this calledVodafone GNSS CorrectionsThe service。Vodafone WorldwideIoTThe network is one of the largest.，Have more than 1.500 million connections，Its pan-European network covers 12 countries。

 

Can it be achievedVehicle to Anything（V2X）Wide application of technology（Vehicles and other vehicles、Traffic capacity of road users and infrastructure）The key is high accuracy.，It is also the key to driverless vehicles and automated machinery and robots.。For example，E-bike riders can useVodafone GNSS CorrectionsProvide details of their specific location，Then alert other road users to their presence.。

Business Platform and Solutions Director, VodafoneJustin ShieldsSaid：“With the continuous development of new technologies such as self-driving cars and networked machinery,，The network connectivity provided by Vodafone can play a vital role.，Making these new services more accurate、Safer、More scale。Our customers want to be able to locate their devices more precisely，This partnership with Topcon complements our existing asset tracking and fleet telematics solutions。”

Vice President, Global Emerging Business, TopconIan StilgoeExpress：“Able to work with Vodafone，We are very proud.，We work together to provide you with high-precision calibration services.，MakeV2XApplications can run with high precision，Thereby improving road safety.，Especially friendly to vulnerable road users.。

Topcon has a lot of experience dealing with pinpoint problems.，Therefore, in the use of comprehensiveTopnet Live GNSSOn the network.，It is an ideal partner for Vodafone.。The high-precision services offered by Vodafone can also be used to improve the positioning performance of other autonomous driving applications.，For example, drones、Wearable device for delivery robot and security system。”

Vodafone GNSS CorrectionsRaise for VodafoneV2XSupport for positioning accuracy，In particular, the sharing of reliable data to help prevent unnecessary accidents and deaths on European roads。Without seeing each other，Vodafone provides precise positioning，Assist Vodafone's new“European Safer Transport Platform”（STEP），Enable intercommunication between devices。STEPPosted in March 2022，It has been successfully tested in Germany and the UK.，To be adopted by the end of this yearVodafone AutomotiveAnd third party application to market。

Vodafone and Topcon, with their respective resource coverage in Europe, have jointly achieved the goal of providing high-qualityGNSSCorrection Service。Vodafone will offer a single module configuration that can span international borders。

Topcon positioning system provides cloud correction，And then sent to the vehicle and equipment。Under open sky condition（Ground receiver away from objects such as trees，Obstacles are avoided orGNSSReflection of the signal）The positioning accuracy will be greatly improved.。In order to provide accurate positioning,，The GNSS module also needs to compensate the satellite constellation、Errors due to receiver hardware and atmospheric conditions。These errors can be calculated by continuously receiving GNSS data from Topcon's dense network of fixed reference stations。

At the same time，Vodafone's existing asset tracking and fleet telematics solutions for enterprise customers in 54 countries are complemented by this precise location service.。

About Topcon Positioning Systems

Topcon Positioning Systems for Building Construction、Geospatial and Agricultural Market Design、Manufactures and distributes the world's leading precision measurement and workflow solutions，Always one step ahead in terms of technology and customer benefits。Topcon Positioning Systems is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA（topconpositioning.com, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook）。European headquarters in the NetherlandsCapelle a/d IJssel。Its parent company Topcon（topcon.com）Founded in 1932，The Tokyo Stock Exchange（7732）Listing。

About Vodafone

As the largest pan-European and African technical communications company，Vodafone, with its unique scale,，Through its innovation、Technology、Connect、Platform、Products and services change the way we live and work.。

Vodafone operates mobile and fixed networks in 21 countries，It also works with mobile networks in 48 additional countries。As of June 30, 2022，We have more than 300 million mobile customers、More than 28 million fixed broadband customers and 22 million TV customers。Vodafone is the Internet of Things（IoT）A global leader in the field，Connected about 1.600 million devices and platforms。

ThroughM-PesaReformed Fintech in Africa，The company celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2022.。M-PesaIt is the largest financial technology platform in the region.，Provide security for more than 50 million people、Economy、Convenient financial services。

Vodafone aims to improve our lives through technology.，Digitize key sector，Towards the development of an inclusive and sustainable digital society，So as to achieve a better future.。