Vodafone, a leading telecommunications company, has partnered with SandboxAQ, a spin-off from Alphabet, to conduct a proof-of-concept test for a quantum-safe Virtual Private Network (VPN), according to a Vodafone blog post. The aim of the test is to enhance the security of millions of workers who rely on VPNs to securely access company systems via their devices.

The test involved the use of standard smartphones that were specifically modified by Vodafone and SandboxAQ using cryptography algorithms from The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). By adapting the smartphones, Vodafone and SandboxAQ were able to evaluate the latest NIST standards in a real-life telecommunications setting, providing valuable insights into quantum risks and their potential impact on network security.

Source: https://thequantuminsider.com/2023/07/06/vodafone-works-with-sandboxaq-to-test-quantum-safe-business-network/