Announcement re US

Vodafone Group Plc
09 February 2004


9 February 2004

                           VODAFONE ANNOUNCEMENT RE US

Vodafone Group Plc announces that it continues to monitor developments in the US
market and is exploring whether a potential transaction with AT&T Wireless is in
the interests of its shareholders.

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For further information:

Vodafone Group
Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Tel: [phone]

Investor Relations
Melissa Stimpson
Darren Jones
Tel: [phone]

Media Relations
Bobby Leach
Ben Padovan
Tel: [phone]

Tavistock Communications
Lulu Bridges
Justin Griffiths
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