RDK is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 2013, it employs approximately 30 individuals, reported $6.0M in revenue as of 2024, and functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer. The company focuses on user experience and devices, providing video and broadband services through the Reference Design Kit, an open-source software distribution. This pre-integrated platform establishes a common framework for customer-premises equipment (CPE), including set-top boxes, modem/routers, and other devices utilized by communications service providers. It enables service providers to standardize specific device elements, launch proprietary services, or customize applications and user experiences.
RDK General Manager Jason Briggs discussed RDK-V interest, the company's momentum in the German market, the impact of WiFi-8, and AI's role in driving innovation during an interview at ANGA COM on May 27, 2026. Previously, on January 6, 2026, RDK Management began utilizing the Permanence AI Coder™ to enhance software integrity and accelerate feature development through dozens of AI-generated pull requests. This followed Vodafone's deployment of RDK-B software as its centralized platform for home broadband devices and services across Europe. On September 11, 2025, RDK Management announced Vodafone's launch of Wi-Fi 7 Fibre and DOCSIS CPEs, specifically the Ultra Hub 7 routers, with RDK-B software in the UK and Germany, with a phased rollout planned across Europe.
RDK's customers primarily consist of telecoms companies. Examples of RDK's customers include Vodafone, Charter Communications and Comcast Corporation. RDK has commercial and technical partners like Wireless Broadband Alliance and EPAM Systems. RDK has suppliers like Dotscreen.
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