Enhanced Mobile Broadband

Vodafone Group Plc
31 January 2008

31 January 2008

             VODAFONE UK UNVEILS ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICE              

*  Data roaming at the equivalent of 20p per Mb abroad

*  £15 monthly promotional access for Mobile Broadband customers for life

*  Access to a high-quality, fast data network on award-winning modems

From February 4, 2008 Vodafone UK is broadening the appeal of high-quality
Mobile Broadband, by introducing an enhanced Mobile Broadband service for both
consumer and business customers. This service will provide better value, greater
certainty on pricing, including out-of-bundle charges and data roaming,
confidence of use and access to a super fast data network with award-winning,
easy to install exclusive modems.

In broadening the appeal of its high-quality Mobile Broadband Vodafone UK will
reduce the cost for consumers by 50% during a promotional period, while
providing business customers more value for money. All will be available on
Vodafone's superfast Mobile Broadband network with 80% population coverage.

New Consumer Price Plans

For customers who use mobile internet on a laptop or a PC every day, Vodafone is
launching the Mobile Broadband 3 GB price plan for £15 per month (incl. VAT).
This halves the price of the existing 3 GB offering while providing unrivalled
top download speeds of up to 7.2 Mb per second.

Assurance abroad

Customers wishing to take their laptops abroad can roam for just £9.99 per 24
hour session with Vodafone Connect Abroad in selected countries.*

No commitment

For occasional internet users Vodafone UK will introduce a 30 day no commitment
plan, Mobile Broadband 30 Day, for just £20.

'Since we launched our high-quality Mobile Broadband in the UK in July we've
been leading the way in download speeds and now we're determined to broaden its
appeal even further. As well as the promotional offer, from next week Vodafone
UK customers will be able to browse the internet with great confidence, whether
at home or overseas, benefiting from clear and predictable pricing,' says Nick
Read, CEO, Vodafone UK. 'Clearly the market potential for consumer Mobile
Broadband is great and we are excited to be introducing the new plans that will
meet the demands of all our customers.'

Greater predictability

With the launch of the new Mobile Broadband pricing Vodafone has introduced a
more predictable flat rate charge of £15 per 1 GB for out-of-bundle data
downloads. This offers greater certainty, billing clarity for customers as well
as greater value for money.


For more information on Mobile Broadband, customers should visit
www.vodafone.co.uk/broadband


Mobile Broadband Business

It is also good news for Vodafone's business customers as the monthly fair usage
on its newly named Mobile Broadband Business and Mobile Broadband Business
Travel plans goes from 3GB to 5GB per month. Vodafone's exclusive USB Modems,
the Stick and the Pebble will be free on 18 month and 24 month contracts. Those
customers connecting to the 24 month price plan will enjoy six months free line
rental (worth £150) and 18 month customers, can save £75 with three months free.

 
+-------------------------+-------------+-----------+-------------+------------+
|                         |Monthly Cost |Fair Usage |   Roaming   | Top Speeds |
+-------------------------+-------------+-----------+-------------+------------+
|                         |             |           |             |            |
+-------------------------+-------------+-----------+-------------+------------+
|Mobile Broadband Business|     £25     |    5GB    |£8.50 per 24 |  7.2 Mbps  |
|                         |             |           |    hours    |            |
+-------------------------+-------------+-----------+-------------+------------+

 

All devices are compatible with Vodafone's fastest speeds of 7.2Mbps, found in
London and major airports, supporting download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (for
receiving files) and 1.44Mbps uplink (for sending files). Elsewhere Vodafone
still provides up to 3.6Mbps downlink with over 80% population coverage.
Business customers can buy online, in store or by talking to a Vodafone business
advisor or account manager.  For more information they should visit
www.vodafone.co.uk/thestick

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Notes to Editors

* Roaming with Mobile Broadband customers can connect in almost all of Europe
  west of Russia, plus USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand from £9.99 for 24
  hours. Fair Usage Policy applies

Vodafone Connect Abroad Countries                                               

Albania                    Greece                     Netherlands               
Australia                  Guernsey                   New Zealand               
Austria                    Hungary                    Norway                    
Belarus                    Iceland                    Poland                    
Belgium                    Ireland                    Portugal                  
Bosnia                     Isle of Man                Romania                   
Bulgaria                   Italy                      Serbia & Montenegro       
Croatia                    Japan                      Slovakia                  
Cyprus                     Jersey                     Slovenia                  
Czech Republic             Latvia                     Spain                     
Denmark                    Liechtenstein              Sweden                    
Estonia                    Lithuania                  Switzerland               
Finland                    Luxembourg                 Turkey                    
France                     Macedonia                  Ukraine                   
Germany                    Malta                      United States             
Gibraltar                  Moldova                                              

A charge of £4.99 per MB will apply in other countries.


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Vodafone Limited

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About Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK has 17.93 million customers and is part of the world's leading
international mobile telecommunications Group, offering a wide range of voice
and data communications. The company is committed to providing mobile solutions
that allow both consumer and business customers to make the most of now. In
addition, Vodafone connects customers across the globe with roaming agreements
worldwide. It provides 3G roaming in 29 countries and offers great roaming value
with Vodafone Passport. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.co.uk.

 



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