Statement re Offer to Mannesmann

Vodafone AirTouch PLC
14 November 1999


The  Board  of  Vodafone AirTouch Plc notes  with  regret  the
decision of the Mannesmann Management Board announced  earlier
this evening.

For further information:

Terry Barwick, Director of Corporate Affairs
Tim Brown, Investor Relations Director
Melissa Stimpson, Senior Investor Relations Manager
Vodafone AirTouch
Tel:  [phone]