Global Service with VZW

Vodafone Group Plc
16 November 2007


16 November 2007

      VERIZON WIRELESS AND VODAFONE CREATE BEST-IN-CLASS GLOBAL SERVICE FOR
                          MULTI-NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
                                        
 Single Account Team Structure, Consistent Approach to Products and Pricing and
                    International Contract Among Key Benefits

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEWBURY, ENGLAND - In a move aimed at giving select
business customers an enhanced global communications experience, Vodafone, the
world's leading international mobile communications group and Verizon Wireless,
the leading wireless provider in the United States, have announced a new global
services cooperation.

The new program allows both companies to meet the needs of global business
customers, while providing a consistent approach to products and pricing. In
addition, business customers served by a global account team will be able to
have one contract to cover their mobile needs - in the United States, Europe and
elsewhere in the world.

'This program combines the power of world-class organizations and exemplifies
our commitment to providing a true global wireless experience,' said Lowell
McAdam, chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless. 'Increasingly, enterprise
customers are competing in the global market and wireless solutions are integral
to their ability to be responsive to their business. By leveraging our Vodafone
relationship to create a seamless global program, we are not only providing
customers with unmatched wireless service, but unparalleled customer service.'

'This unique Vodafone Verizon Wireless offer delivers more predictability and
consistency to the communications needs of international businesses,' said
Vittorio Colao, deputy chief executive officer of Vodafone Group. 'It provides
our customers with a single point of contact that makes it easier to do business
with both companies. We are confident that this cooperation will provide
immediate benefits to our customers and set a new standard in enterprise account
management.'

Verizon Wireless offers voice and data connectivity solutions customized to
match the needs of enterprise customers. With a Verizon Wireless sales team of
industry experts to call upon, enterprise customers are assured of getting the
right mobile solution for their business.

For more information on Verizon Wireless business solutions, visit
www.verizonwireless.com.

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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data
network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and
largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is
headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees nationwide. The
company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone
(NYSE and LSE: VOD).  For more information, go to: www.verizonwireless.com. To
preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills
of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.


About Vodafone

Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile communications group
with over 241 million proportionate customers as at 30 September. Vodafone
currently has equity interests in 25 countries across five continents and a
further 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit
www.vodafone.com.  

 

 



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