European Commission Clearance

Vodafone AirTouch PLC
21 July 2000


          EUROPEAN COMMISSION CLEARANCE FOR VIZZAVI
                              
Vodafone  AirTouch  Plc today announces that  clearance  has
been  received  from the European Commission for  the  joint
venture  between Vodafone AirTouch, Vivendi  and  Canal+  to
develop  a  multi-access  horizontal  internet  portal   and
related internet services.

As  announced on 17 May 2000, the joint venture company will
operate under the brand name VIZZAVI.

For further information contact:
Terry Barwick, Director of Corporate Affairs
Tim Brown, Investor Relations Director
Melissa Stimpson, Senior Investor Relations Manager
Corinne Norris, Senior Communications Manager
At Vodafone AirTouch Plc
Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Lulu Bridges
Tavistock Communications
Telephone:  [phone]