Statement re. Press Comment

Vodafone Group Plc
16 July 2007


16 July 2007

                             Re: Press Speculation                              

Vodafone notes press speculation that it is considering a possible offer for
Verizon Communications. Vodafone wishes to make it clear that it has no plans to
make such an offer.

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