{
  "id": 5307228,
  "title": "Vodafone TV is a streamer and cloud gaming console all in one, and it’s launching soon as a Sky rival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/vodafone-tv-is-a-streamer-and-cloud-gaming-console-all-in-one-and-its",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:46:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/vodafone/vodafone-tv-is-a-streamer-and-cloud-gaming-console-all-in-one-and-its-launching-soon-as-a-sky-rival"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vodafone is set to launch Vodafone TV next month as a combined streaming service and gaming console, aiming to rival Sky's offerings. The new service will provide access to Freely—a free streaming platform with over 70 live channels and thousands of on-demand hours—as well as Netflix Standard and HBO Max Standard with ads. It also includes a selection of Android TV apps for additional content.\n\nIn addition to streaming, Vodafone TV will offer over 300 cloud games compatible with a Bluetooth controller or smartphone. Users can also rent and purchase films via Vodafone Box Office, with a companion app enabling seamless continuation of viewing sessions across devices.\n\nHardware-wise, the Vodafone TV hub features 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and 4K, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support. Pricing details are yet to be announced, but the launch aligns with Vodafone's SuperMobile plan, promising up to 4x faster speeds and minimum speeds of 15Mbps.\n\nTelecoms expert Ernest Doku from Uswitch highlights Vodafone TV's focus on content convenience, integrating subscriptions, live channels, and billing into a single platform with a mobile app for on-the-go use. As the first UK mobile network bundling TV with mobile plans, Vodafone aims to attract millions of households that opt out of broadband services. However, he advises customers to carefully evaluate all aspects before subscribing, keeping in mind potential add-ons and mid-contract price increases.",
  "summary": "Vodafone TV is a streaming service and set top box that combines access to loads of streaming apps with a cloud gaming platform.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vodafone TV launches next month as streaming and gaming console",
    "Integrates Freely, Netflix, HBO Max, and Android TV apps",
    "Features 300 cloud games, 4K support, and SuperMobile plan"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}