10th Nov 2006 08:00
Vodafone Group Plc10 November 2006 10 November 2006 BROADBAND WITH NO LIMITS FROM VODAFONE * High quality, premium broadband service supported by free 24/7 support * Up to 8 Mb unlimited broadband available nationwide * Inclusive landline calls to any UK landline * £25 per month, including line rental, for Vodafone consumer contract customers Vodafone UK today announces details of its new premium broadband service,Vodafone at Home, which will be launched to Vodafone consumer contract customerson 8 January 2007. Costing £25 per month, including line rental, customers willreceive unlimited broadband and inclusive landline calls at anytime to any UKlandline, as well as 25% off calls to mobiles. Vodafone At Home meets the growing communication needs of customers, with billsfor mobile and fixed communication services coming from one company, Vodafone.The premium service has been designed to offer customers the combination ofexcellent service quality and great value. To ensure ease of use, Vodafone will prepare the modems for set-up before theyare issued and provide 24/7 UK based technical telephone and online help. Foradditional peace of mind, Vodafone will also offer customers a 30-day money backguarantee. Vodafone At Home will be available to 97% of UK households fromlaunch by utilising BT Wholesale's broadband network as announced in September2006. Vodafone At Home customers will receive: * Free connection from January * Free market-leading Norton Internet Security 2006 software for six months including : - anti virus - anti spam - parental controls * Free guaranteed Netgear Ethernet modem * 10 email addresses * Three free microfilters * Optional wireless Netgear router for £25 For even greater flexibility, customers will also be able to opt for broadbandwhilst on the move. With Vodafone At Home, customers can buy a half-priceVodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem, so that they can use Vodafone's 3G broadbandnetwork from their laptop wherever they are. "The way we're packaging and delivering Vodafone At Home ensures our customersget the best experience when they buy broadband," says Tim Yates, Director ofVodafone UK's Consumer Business Unit. "With our managed roll-out and commitmentto customer service we are confident that we will be able to manage demand. "By working with BT we will be providing a market-leading mix of quality, valueand service. Vodafone at Home will provide nationwide broadband coverage fromday one, as well as offering the flexibility and convenience of going wirelessat home and being able to access the internet on laptops when out of the home onVodafone's 3G broadband network." Customers can register their interest for Vodafone At Home in advance of itscommercial launch on January 8, 2007 by ringing 51110 from their Vodafone mobileor 08080 551110 from their landline, or by going to www.vodafone.co.uk/athome. - ends - Notes to editors * Vodafone At Home is available to 97% of UK households subject to broadband availability, excluding customers in Kingston Upon Hull, Isle of Man, Isle of Scilly and the Channel Islands. * Available for installation from mid January 2007. * Inclusive anytime calls to UK standard landlines up to 60 minutes per call (numbers starting 01 and 02), excluding premium rate, mobile and non-geographic numbers. * Vodafone At Home is based on an 18-month contract which is separate to the customer's mobile contract.. * Available to any Vodafone UK consumer contract customers. * Unlimited broadband is subject to fair usage. * The price of £25 is available only to Vodafone consumer contract customers. If a customer cancels their mobile contract Vodafone At Home will be charged at £35 per month. * Vodafone At Home Customers will be able to buy the Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem for £58 (half the normal retail price). A monthly fee of £29 will allow them to use Vodafone's 3G broadband network when away from home from their laptop. For further information please contact: Katherine Danby or Julien CozensVodafone UK Public RelationsTel: 08454 444466email: [email protected] About Vodafone UKVodafone UK has 16.3 million customers and is part of the world's largest mobilecommunity offering a wide range of voice and data communications. The company iscommitted to providing mobile solutions that allow both consumer and businesscustomers to make the most of now. In addition, Vodafone connects customersacross the globe with roaming agreements worldwide. It provides 3G roaming in 18countries and offers great roaming value with Vodafone Passport. For moreinformation, please visit www.vodafone.co.uk. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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