New 3G Handset Range

Vodafone Group Plc
22 September 2004


22 September 2004

                 VODAFONE ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE NEW HANDSET RANGE
                            FOR 3G CONSUMER SERVICES

Vodafone today announces its extensive range of 10 new generation 3G handsets
planned for the Christmas period, following the launch of the Vodafone Mobile
Connect 3G datacard and the successful introduction of Vodafone live!(TM) with 
3G.

Vodafone is working with some of the world's leading handset manufacturers
including Sharp, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, NEC, Nokia and Samsung to provide
customers with a wide choice of 3G handsets at a range of prices. These handsets
will be available with a broader array of services across Europe and Japan.

This new range of Vodafone 3G handsets, all featuring Vodafone's multi-media
consumer service, Vodafone live!(TM), has been designed in close collaboration
with manufacturers to allow consumers to experience the benefits of enhanced 
Vodafone live!(TM) with 3G services. The handset range, which includes models 
and designs exclusive to Vodafone, will enable significant improvements in 
imaging, music, entertainment and information. Highlights include Europe's first 
2 mega pixel camera phone, equipped with auto focus, optical zoom and high 
resolution displays; handsets that offer CD music quality, stereo speakers and 
MP3 players; access to 3D gaming; video and audio streaming and video calling.

Customers can use Vodafone's new generation of 3G handsets in both Europe and
Japan as services will be delivered seamlessly by Vodafone's global W-CDMA
networks.

Vodafone plans to launch 10 new 3G handsets. The portfolio includes the Sharp
802, Sharp 902, Motorola E1000, Motorola V980, Motorola C980, NEC's Vodafone
802N, Sony Ericsson V800, Nokia 6630, Samsung Z110V and Samsung Z107V.

'The planned launch of our new 3G handset portfolio represents a major
breakthrough in terms of handset choice', said Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing
Officer, Vodafone. 'It will also give consumers the opportunity to experience
the enhanced range of Vodafone live!(TM) with 3G services, opening up a whole 
new world of communication and entertainment via the mobile phone.'

Full details of these services and handset availability will follow in November.

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About Vodafone
Vodafone is the world's largest mobile community, with equity interests in 26
countries and Partner Networks in a further 13 countries, serving over 139
million proportionate customers. Vodafone's global consumer service offering,
Vodafone live!(TM), opens up a world of mobile colour communication, bringing 
news, information, e-mail, chat, location-based services, games and shopping to
customers' mobile devices.

Notes to editors:

1. Handsets which will be available in Europe and Japan are:

Manufacturer    Europe     Japan                 Exclusivity Details
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Motorola        E1000            -                         -
Motorola        V980       Vodafone 702MO        Exclusive at launch
Motorola        C980       Vodafone 702sMO       Exclusive design
Nokia           6630       Vodafone 702NK                  -
Sharp           802        Vodafone 802SH        Exclusive to Vodafone
Sharp           902        Vodafone 902SH        Exclusive to Vodafone
Sony Ericsson   V800       Vodafone 802SE        Exclusive at launch in Europe
Samsung         Z110V            -               Exclusive at launch
Samsung         Z107V            -                         -
NEC                    -   Vodafone 802N         Exclusive to Vodafone

2. Images of handsets are available on the Vodafone Media Centre at
   www.vodafone.com

(c) Vodafone Group 2004. VODAFONE, Vodafone Mobile Connect and Vodafone 
live!(TM) are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. Other product and company names 
mentioned herein may be the trade marks of their respective owners.



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