Partner Network Agreement

Vodafone Group Plc 16 February 2004 16 February 2004 VODAFONE ADDS LUXEMBOURG TO PARTNER NETWORK COMMUNITY Vodafone today announces the signing of a new Partner Network Agreement, making LUXGSM Vodafone's exclusive Partner in Luxembourg. The mutually beneficial partnership brings together two well-recognised brands; Vodafone is the world's largest mobile community and LUXGSM, the mobile network of P&TLuxembourg, is Luxembourg's leading mobile operator. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will co-operate in developing and offering products and services to international travellers and domestic customers. As a Partner Network, LUXGSM will offer Vodafone and its partners' customers seamless access to Vodafone's international mobile services while travelling in Luxembourg. LUXGSM customers will enjoy the benefits of Vodafone's roaming services across its extensive global footprint. Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone said: 'Vodafone's Partner Network strategy represents an increasingly significant development in the delivery of Vodafone's mobile services. By partnering with leading mobile operators such as LUXGSM, Vodafone is able to market its portfolio of global services in new territories, extend its brand reach into new markets and create additional revenue without equity investment. I am delighted to welcome LUXGSM to the world's largest mobile community.' Marcel Gross, Chief Executive Officer, P&T Luxembourg, said: 'In an increasingly mobile environment, we are pleased to partner with Vodafone to offer even more freedom to our LUXGSM customers, as well as highly competitive international roaming tariffs. Our agreement with Vodafone reinforces LUXGSM's leading position in Luxembourg'. Following today's announcement, Vodafone's portfolio of global services, supported by its global brand, will be available in a total of 12 Partner Network countries: Austria, Bahrain, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Singapore, in addition to its subsidiary and associate markets. - ends - For further information: Vodafone Group Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Investor Relations Melissa Stimpson Darren Jones Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Media Relations Jon Earl Janine Young Emma Conlon Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 Tavistock Communications Lulu Bridges Justin Griffiths Tel: +44 (0) 20 7920 3150 P&TLuxembourg Media Relations Olivier Mores Tel: +352 4765 4495 About Vodafone Vodafone provides a full range of mobile telecommunications services, including voice and data communications. Vodafone has equity interests in 26 countries and Partner Networks in a further 12 countries, with a proportionate customer base of over 130 million. About P&T Luxembourg A public service company, P&T Luxembourg is the main provider of postal and telecommunication services in Luxembourg. In the telecommunications area, P&T Luxembourg runs both fixed and mobile networks providing a full range of voice and data services. P&T Luxembourg is the leading mobile operator in the Grand-Duchy and is currently deploying a 3G network and 3G services. Additional information about P&T Luxembourg can be found at www.ept.lu. (C) Vodafone Group 2004. VODAFONE and the Vodafone logos 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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