Christmas Handset Range

Vodafone Group Plc 10 September 2007 10 September 2007 VODAFONE GROUP UNVEILS ITS HANDSET RANGE FOR CHRISTMAS 2007 * Widest choice of internet ready mobile phones with high speed 3G broadband (HSDPA) access * Exclusive handsets from top tier suppliers * Increased choice of Vodafone branded handsets * Majority of devices support an extensive range of easy to find and use internet services including eBay, Google(TM) search and Google Maps(TM) mapping service, MySpace and YouTube. * New messaging services including email and Instant Messaging available to stay in touch with friends and family as well as a wide range of music and entertainment services Vodafone Group today announces its range of Christmas 2007 consumer handsets offering the widest choice of exclusive and Vodafone branded handsets ever. The line-up includes the latest premium models from leading handset suppliers, a range of open system devices enabling easy downloads and a compelling set of Vodafone branded handsets. (For full details on the range, please see below). In the UK Vodafone has also announced its range of handsets for Christmas as well as MusicStation, a new, unique and exclusive music service from Omnifone, the UK based mobile music company. This offers customers unlimited music downloads direct from the mobile from all the major record labels, as well as leading independents, on a raft of new handsets for Christmas. The service will work on Vodafone UK's new handsets as well as current 2.5 and 3G mobiles. The Group selection of handsets offers customers further choice of stylish, easy to use mobile phones which deliver best in class internet services as well as the best in music and entertainment at prices to suit everyone's needs. Handsets are also smaller and lighter with longer battery life. By closely working with handset suppliers, platform and application providers, Vodafone is on track to deliver fast and easy access to the internet this Christmas. Highlights include: Three premium 3G broadband (HSDPA), handsets - the Nokia N95 8GB, the Samsung SGH-F700V and the Sony Ericsson W910i - will offer customers the opportunity to experience high speed internet services, access their online digital communities and enjoy a range of music and entertainment services on a selection of user-friendly and stylish mobile phones Two sleek and slim BlackBerry(R) handsets from Research In Motion(R) (BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8310 and BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8100) now positioned to appeal to consumers as well as business customers, featuring Vodafone live! services with news, music and entertainment on the move, including an exclusive version of the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8310 with built-in GPS A broad range of open system devices customised for Vodafone will deliver excellent browsing, internet services and message support, including two new Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) handsets as well as a range of six devices based on the S60 platform Six exclusive 3G handsets from leading suppliers, tailored for Vodafone customers looking for value and quality. Three new Vodafone branded handsets, featuring stylish designs as well as the latest features and services 13 3G broadband (HSDPA) consumer handsets allowing faster access to data services, offered at appealing prices The range of internet ready mobile phones will meet a variety of customer preferences, from advanced mobile phones such as the premium touch screen Samsung SGH-F700V or the Samsung SGH-i640V to mid-tier priced handsets in classic 'candy bar' design such as the Nokia 6120c . The Christmas line-up also includes new Vodafone branded 3G phones. The Vodafone 810 is a stylish slider in luxury metallic-silver finishing and packed with latest multimedia features. The Vodafone 720 comes in a modern clam shell design with an innovative hidden display and super flat keypad. For customers looking for some of the best music devices, the Vodafone exclusive Sony Ericsson V640i will be available in a fresh new candy bar design offering 3G broadband (HSDPA) to support faster downloads of music services. 'Vodafone has one of the widest ranges of the very best internet ready handsets offering technical superiority, sleek design and optimised services at high 3G speeds for our customers this Christmas,' said Frank Rovekamp, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Group. 'Customers can simply and quickly get what they want on the internet, communicate with friends and family in whichever way they wish, as well as access their favourite music and entertainment services from a great range of mobile phones, with prices to suit everyone'. Earlier this year, Vodafone launched internet services on the mobile in five countries, bringing millions of customers internet services on their handsets, in the same way as they had been used to on a PC. From updating their MySpace profile, through sending and receiving emails, to buying and selling on eBay, Vodafone customers experience a significant improvement in the way they access the internet from their phones, coupled with the confidence and freedom to surf whenever and wherever they want through easy-to-understand, great value pricing. -ends- For further information: Vodafone Group Media Relations Tel: +44 (0) 1635 664444 Notes to Editors Individual Vodafone operating companies will select their own handset line-up from this selection of highlights and will announce these in due course. There will be other handsets added to this global range during the coming weeks. A copy of the UK Press Release is available on www.vodafone.com. VODAFONE, the Vodafone logos and Vodafone live! are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. BlackBerry is the registered trade mark of Research in Motion Limited. Microsoft and Windows Mobile are either registered trade marks or trade marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trade marks of their respective owners. Highlights of the Global Handset range Internet on the mobile: 3G broadband (HSDPA) premium handsets for fast and easy access to internet and messaging services, communities, music and entertainment Nokia N95 8GB - internet ready 3G broadband slider, S60 platform, large 2.8 inch display, 5MP camera and A-GPS Samsung SGH-F700V - internet ready 3G broadband Qwerty slider with 3.2 inch WQVGA display, touch screen and 3.2MP camera Sony Ericsson W910i - internet ready music focused 3G broadband premium slider with Walkman brand, 2.4 inch display and 2MP camera Vodafone live! and Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) handsets - all internet ready with great browsing and messaging support and large 2.4'' display screens Samsung SGH-i640V - internet ready messaging focused 3G broadband Qwerty slider with Vodafone live! and powered by Microsoft (R)Windows Mobile(R) with Windows Live services, 2MP camera Vodafone 920 - internet ready 3G broadband slider, powered by Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) with Windows Live services and 2MP camera, also one of a number of 3G exclusive devices A 3rd Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) powered handset with Windows Live services will be announced soon. Vodafone S60 platform handsets - all internet ready with a best in class 3G browsing experience Samsung SGH-i560V - internet focused 3G broadband slider, large 2.4 inch display, 3.2 MP camera and GPS Samsung SGH-i450V - music optimised 3G broadband slider and 2MP camera Nokia N95 8GB - internet ready 3G broadband slider, large 2.8 inch display, 5MP camera and A-GPS Nokia 6120c - internet ready 3G broadband candy bar and 2MP camera BlackBerry Handsets - messaging focused devices with Qwerty or SureType keypad, mega pixel camera and Vodafone live! support BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8310 - email focused handheld device with large 2.4 inch display, 2 MP camera and exclusive, built-in GPS BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8100 - slim and stylish handheld device with 2.3 inch display and 1.3 MP camera Exclusive 3G Handsets - highlights include a full range of Vodafone own-branded devices and exclusive handsets from the top handset manufacturers: Vodafone 920 - a Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) handset 3G broadband slider with large 2.4 inch display, Windows Mobile(R) services and 2MP camera Vodafone 810 - a stylish 3G live! slider with high quality finishing, 2MP camera and large 2.2 inch display, with a luxury metallic-silver finishing Vodafone 720 - a 3G clam shell in functional, modern and stylish design with an innovative, hidden display on the front, a super flat keypad and 1.3MP camera. Available in coffee brown and titanium silver Sony Ericsson V640i - a 3G broadband music phone in a fresh candy bar design and 2MP camera. The V640i will come in two colour variants - a black and a fashionable Havana Gold variant - and is complemented by a great range of accessories Sony Ericsson V640i and W910i both available in the exclusive colour Havana Gold Samsung SGH-ZV60 - a 3G clam shell in classic design and with 2MP camera Sharp 880SH - a 3G broadband music slider, large 2.2 inch display and 2MP camera Sagem my850V Crystal - a 3G clam shell in classic design, high quality finishing and with 2MP camera Exclusive 2.5G handsets Sharp GX33 - small clamshell phone with VGA camera Sagem my411Cv - best priced 2G live! clam shell with VGA camera; colour variant available in some markets ========================================================================================== Supplier Model Bearer Form Camera Display TPP Exclusivity Factor Size ========================================================================================== HTC Vodafone 920 3G Slider 2 MP 2.4'' Microsoft full Broadband (R)Windows (HSDPA) Mobile (R)TPP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Huawei Vodafone 720 3G Clam 1.3 MP 2.0'' no Full ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Huawei Vodafone 810 3G Slider 2 MP 2.2'' no full ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nokia 6120c 3G Bar 2 MP 2.0'' S60 TPP no Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nokia N95 8GB 3G Slider 5 MP 2.8'' S60 TPP no Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RIM BlackBerry(R) 2.5G Bar 1.3 MP 2.3'' no no Pearl(TM) 8100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RIM BlackBerry(R) 2.5G Bar 2 MP 2.4'' no yes Curve(TM) 8310 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sagem my411Cv 2.5G Clam VGA 1.8'' no ID ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sagem my850V 3G Clam 2 MP 2.0'' no ID Crystal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung SGH-F700V 3G Side-Slider 3.2 MP 3.2'' no no Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung SGH-i450V 3G Slider 2 MP 2.4'' S60 TPP no Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung SGH-i560V 3G Slider 3.2 MP 2.4'' S60 TPP no Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung SGH-i640V 3G Slider 2 MP 2.4'' Microsoft no Broadband (R)Windows (HSDPA) Mobile(R) TPP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung SGH-ZV60 3G Clam 2 MP 1.9'' no full ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sharp 880SH 3G Slider 2 MP 2.2'' no full Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sharp GX33 2.5G Clam VGA 1.9'' no full ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sony V640i 3G Bar 2 MP 2.0'' no full Ericsson Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sony W910i 3G Slider 2 MP 2.4'' no no Ericsson Broadband (HSDPA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See a selection of images of highlights from Vodafone's handset range for Christmas 2007 at www.vodafone.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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