Agreement with Proximus

Vodafone Group Plc
24 November 2003


24 November 2003

         PROXIMUS TO OFFER VODAFONE SERVICES - INCLUDING VODAFONE LIVE!

Proximus, the leading mobile operator in Belgium and a Vodafone associate, and
Vodafone, the world's largest mobile community, today announce that they will be
reinforcing their existing co-operation by introducing Vodafone's international
services in the Belgian market, as well as increasing operational synergies.

Vodafone and its partners' customers will be able to enjoy seamless access to
Vodafone's international mobile services while travelling in Belgium and
Proximus' customers will be able to benefit from services such as Vodafone
Eurocall, Assisted Roaming, Pre-paid Roaming and GPRS Roaming. Dual
Proximus-Vodafone branding will be used in the communication of these services
at entry points into Belgium.

Proximus will also launch Vodafone live! in Belgium during 2004, under licence
from Vodafone. Now available in 15* countries, Vodafone live! enables customers
to use picture messaging, download polyphonic ringtones and colour games, and
browse leading branded entertainment from the latest camera phones through an
easy to use, icon driven menu. Launched in October 2002, Vodafone live! now has
more than 3 million customers. The Vodafone live! offering in Belgium will
include current Proximus Interactive local content.

In addition to the rollout of new products and services, Vodafone and Proximus
will increase their co-operation in the development of operational synergies in
procurement including IT and best practice sharing.

Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone, said:

'Our growing relationship with Proximus will bring enhanced services to Vodafone
customers while roaming in Belgium and will enable both companies to continue to
realise further benefits from Vodafone's unique footprint and scale. The
introduction of Vodafone live! in Belgium next year, demonstrates that through
working together we can provide customers with the best in mobile services.'

Philippe Vander Putten, Chief Executive Officer, Proximus, said:

'Ten years after having introduced mobile phone technology in Belgium, Proximus
now enters into a new phase of its development. We are confident this reinforced
co-operation with the leading global mobile player will strengthen Proximus'
leadership and differentiation in the Belgian market, offering our customers the
best combination of global assets and local expertise.'

The partners expect that this closer co-operation will enhance Proximus'
competitiveness, with new and exciting mobile services being introduced to
customers in Belgium.

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Notes to Editors

Vodafone Group has a 25% shareholding in Proximus, the remaining 75%
shareholding is held by Belgacom.

* Launched in October 2002, Vodafone live! is now offered in 15 markets -
Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

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Vodafone Group
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