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Vodafone Group PLC
14 February 2002

14 February 2002



             VODAFONE WELCOMES RADIOLINJA TO ITS WIRELESS COMMUNITY



Vodafone Group Plc ('Vodafone') today announces that it has signed a second
Vodafone Partner Agreement with Oy Radiolinja Ab ('Radiolinja'). The first
Vodafone Partner Agreement was signed with TDC Mobil A/S in December last year.



Radiolinja is the leading private mobile operator in Finland, with more that 1.3
million contract customers in Finland. Under the terms of the agreement,
Vodafone and Radiolinja will co-operate in developing, marketing and offering
international products and services. Radiolinja will promote Vodafone's global
products and services under a dual 'Radiolinja Vodafone' brand to its
international travellers and corporate customers in Finland.



The principal benefits to Vodafone are:



  • Expansion of Vodafone's global products and services to its customers
  • Further leverage of the Vodafone brand
  • Increase of inbound roaming on Vodafone networks



Radiolinja, as a Partner Network, will offer Vodafone customers seamless access
to their Vodafone products and services while travelling in Finland. The
marketing of the partnership under the dual brand will ensure that Vodafone
customers identify Radiolinja as a trusted Vodafone partner, increasing the
recognition of the Vodafone brand throughout Europe. Radiolinja customers will
also enjoy the benefits of Vodafone's innovative product and service pipeline,
enabling easy access and service delivery in 18 European countries.



In the second quarter of 2002, Radiolinja will introduce Vodafone's
international roaming products and services, Eurocall, Assisted Roaming, Virtual
Home Environment and GPRS Roaming. In conjunction with Vodafone, Radiolinja will
provide advanced inbound roaming functionality for Vodafone's prepaid customers
when travelling in Finland. Both Vodafone and Radiolinja will also co-operate on
the further development and marketing of global products and services.



Thomas Geitner, Chief Executive, Global Products and Services, Vodafone said:



'Our co-operation with Radiolinja marks another significant step towards
bringing our customers the key benefits of the Vodafone brand and services
throughout Europe.



'Radiolinja is an excellent partner to have on board. Vodafone is already
established in Sweden through its operator Europolitan Vodafone, and is now
present in Denmark and Finland through partner agreements. Our increased
footprint in the Nordic Region will make it even easier for our travelling
customers to use Vodafone to stay in touch.



'The co-operation opens new sources of revenue for both Vodafone and Radiolinja.
The signing of this second partner agreement within two months demonstrates our
attraction as a global leader and innovator.'



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For further information:

Vodafone Group Plc

Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director

Melissa Stimpson, Head of Group Investor Relations

Bobby Leach, Head of Group Financial Media Relations

Jon Earl, Senior Investor Relations Manager

Darren Jones, Senior Investor Relations Manager

Tel:  [phone]



Tavistock Communications

Lulu Bridges / John West

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Radiolinja facts



  • Founded 1988 and was the first company to open a GSM network in 1991
  • Sales of Euro 614 million FY 2000
  • More that 1000 employees
  • Number of customers: 1.3 million contract customers in Finland
  • Operations in Finland and Estonia (only Finland is covered by the
    agreement)





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