Appointed as Supplier to Govt

Vodafone Group PLC
30 August 2000


         VODAFONE APPOINTED AS MOBILE SUPPLIER TO GOVERNMENT

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) today announced that Vodafone
has  been  selected  as its strategic partner for  the  provision  of
mobile communications to the Government.

Vodafone  Corporate, Vodafone's specialist service provider  for  the
corporate  market,  has  been given supplier status  by  the  Central
Computer  and  Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) under the  Government
Telecommunications   Mobile   (GTM)   agreement.    This    agreement
potentially  encompasses  over 100,000  mobile  phone  users  in  the
government  arena,  and  optimises  the  purchasing  power   of   all
government departments by improving services whilst reducing  overall
costs.

Peter  Gershon,  Chief Executive of OGC, commented: 'I  am  delighted
that  this agreement is now in place. The major benefit to any public
sector   organisation  purchasing  products  or  services  from   the
registered  GTM service provider is that there is no requirement  for
the  organisation  to  go through the usual tender  process,  as  the
contracts   have  already  been  negotiated  and  price  checked   by
independent consultants to the CCTA.'

Peter Bamford, Chief Executive, Vodafone UK added: 'Vodafone has  put
in  place  a wide spectrum of products and services to provide  total
communications  solutions for public sector organisations,  and  this
agreement  provides us with the opportunity to help  them  run  their
businesses  effectively and competitively.  We will also be  able  to
highlight the benefits of new technologies such as m-commerce through
Vodafone's internet capabilities.'

To  cater  for  the varying usage requirements of the public  sector,
Vodafone  Corporate  offers a range of tariffs specifically  designed
for  the government marketplace.  Assistance with budgeting and  cost
allocation  processes is provided in the form of Vision, an  advanced
call  analysis  software package that translates billing  information
into accessible data on disk or CD-ROM.

Vodafone  works closely with Government at both national and regional
level.   The  Group is increasingly working in broader policy  areas,
advising  on  issues such as electronic commerce and the  information
age.  Vodafone also participates in the Government's Information  Age
Partnership  Policy  Group,  working  to  deliver  a  knowledge-based
economy in the UK.

In   addition   to   its   capacity   as   an   advisor   on   mobile
telecommunications issues to the government, Vodafone also acts as  a
supplier  to  the  public  sector  including  contracts  with  local,
regional  and central government departments such as the Ministry  of
Defence, the NHS and the emergency services.

The  OGC,  launched  in  October last year, oversees  the  purchasing
activity  of some 200 Government departments and agencies, performing
an   important   role   in   the   Government's   modernisation   and
competitiveness agenda and ensuring best value for major elements  of
public  expenditure.  It provides a central resource  of  procurement
skills for departments and sets the strategic framework within  which
departments operate.

                                  
For further information contact:
Terry Barwick, Director of Corporate Affairs
Tim Brown, Investor Relations Director
Melissa Stimpson, Senior Investor Relations Manager
Mike Caldwell, Corporate Communications Director
At Vodafone Group Plc
Telephone: [phone]

Lulu Bridges
Tavistock Communications
Telephone:  + 44 (0) 20 7600 2288

Malcolm Graves
OGC Press Office
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.ogc.gov.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Vodafone Corporate
Vodafone  Corporate Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone  UK.
Established  in July 1997 as part of a comprehensive re-alignment  of
Group service provision subsidiaries, Vodafone Corporate is the  UK's
only  service  provider specialising solely in  the  requirements  of
business  and  corporate users.  Through Vodafone  Corporate,  public
sector  users can access products and services contained  within  the
Business   Solutions  Portfolio,  which  make  the  most  of   mobile
communications by offering a 'one-stop shop' service.

A  photocall is taking place at 10 am today outside HM Treasury, with
Andrew  Smith, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Peter Gershon,  Chief
Executive OGC, and Graham Ward, Managing Director Vodafone Corporate.
Copies  of the photographs will be available from the Treasury  Press
Office on 0207 270 5192 or the Vodafone Press Office on 07000 500100.