Discussions re. Vizzavi

Vodafone Group PLC
19 August 2002

19 August 2002



                 DISCUSSIONS WITH VIVENDI CONCERNING VIZZAVI



Vodafone Group Plc ('Vodafone') and Vivendi Universal ('Vivendi') confirm that
they are in discussions concerning the future shareholding structure of their
joint venture company, Vizzavi. These discussions may lead to an offer by
Vodafone to acquire all or a part of Vivendi's shareholding in Vizzavi.
However, as a result of these discussions, certain filings are being made with
competition authorities in various territories. This does not indicate the
conclusion of any discussions currently taking place, and no further comment
will be made by either party unless and until such a conclusion is reached.



For further information:



Vodafone Group

Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director

Melissa Stimpson, Director of Group Investor Relations

Bobby Leach, Head of Group Financial Media Relations

Jon Earl, Senior Group Communications Manager

Tel:  [phone]



Tavistock Communications

John West

Tel:  [phone]



Vivendi Universal

Antonie Lefort

Tel:  [phone]








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