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. - ends - For further information: Investor Relations Melissa Stimpson Darren Jones Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Media Relations Bobby Leach Ben Padovan Jon Earl Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Tavistock Communications Lulu Bridges Justin Griffiths Tel: +44 (0) 20 7920 3150 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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