16th Oct 2006 07:01
Vodafone Group Plc16 October 2006 16 October 2006 VODAFONE UNVEILS HANDSET LINE-UP FOR CHRISTMAS 2006 * 3G broadband (HSDPA) phones * Exclusive handsets from European, US and Asian manufacturers * LG handsets offered for first time * 3G phones at a range of prices Vodafone today announces its range of Christmas 2006 consumer handsets offeringthe widest choice of handsets ever and 3G phones at entry level prices. Vodafone will now offer 3G handsets to meet a wide variety of customers' needsfrom premium models to Vodafone's own branded handset at lower prices, thusexpanding Vodafone's 3G consumer services to the mass market. The new line-upincludes a great selection of handsets from major brands and a variety ofexclusive designs. The handsets are smaller, lighter and have longer batterylife. Consumers will also have access to the newest music and TV services fromthe extended 3G handset range. The extended range includes: 24 Vodafone live! with 3G handsets, all offeringMobile TV services 14 Vodafone live! with 3G handsets offering Vodafone Radio DJ, Vodafone'sinnovative music service 6 3G broadband consumer handsets from Motorola and Samsung, allowing fasteraccess to multi media services such as mobile TV and full track music downloads,faster download of music and video files and high speed download of emails whenthe handset is used as a modem for the PC. 10 Vodafone exclusive 3G handsets which include well known European, US andAsian manufacturers. Five of the Vodafone exclusives will be offered at entrylevel pricing. Vodafone's first own branded 3G handset - the Vodafone 710- willbe another phone priced at the lower end to encourage further adoption of 3Gservices amongst the pre-pay market. This range also includes Vodafone live! with 3G handsets manufactured forVodafone by LG for the first time. The two handsets are the LG KU800 - a stylish3G slider handset with innovative touch keypad - and the LG L600V, at entrylevel pricing. Both LG handsets support Vodafone live! with 3G services,including video telephony and full track music downloads. Frank Rovekamp, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Group, said: "Thisattractive range of handsets extends Vodafone's lead in 3G and offers a widediversity of choice for our customers. We have secured good exclusivity with theleading handset manufacturers from the US, Europe and Asia, and we are delightedto offer our first phones from new vendor LG as well as our first own branded 3Ghandset for consumers. These new 3G handsets for Christmas are smaller, haveimproved functionality and extended battery life. "We are offering handsets at a range of prices enabling more customers to enjoyVodafone's music, television and email services on their mobiles thisChristmas." -ends- For further information: Vodafone Group Media RelationsTel: +44 (0) 1635 664444 Notes to Editors Individual Vodafone operating companies will select their own handset line-upfrom this extended global range. Vodafone Exclusive Handsets--------------------------- Highlights include 5 exclusive handsets from the top brands: Nokia 6234 - the first exclusive handset from Nokia with a 2 mega-pixel camera and stereo music speakers Motorola V1100 - a 3G broadband phone with HSDPA and sporty design Samsung ZV40 - a multimedia all-rounder in stylish clamshell format Samsung ZV50 - a feature-packed, compact clamshell with 3G broadband Sony Ericsson V630i - a phone for music lovers with dedicated music keys and 256 MB memory card included Vodafone will also be marketing 5 entry level exclusive Vodafone live! with 3Ghandsets during the Christmas period: LG L600V a clamshell phone supporting video telephony and mobile TV at entry level price Sagem my600V and my800V - two compact and slim candy bar phones supporting video telephony and mobile TV at entry level price Sharp 770SH - a slim clamshell phone with a high quality display Vodafone 710 - first single branded Vodafone consumer 3G handset which combines features like 1.3 MP camera and music services with an appealing design and an easy to use experience for customers new to 3G Exclusive 2.5G handsets----------------------- Sharp GX29 - slim clamshell phone with VGA camera 3G broadband handsets--------------------- Motorola V1100 Motorola MOTORAZR maxx V6 Motorola MOTORAZR V3xx Samsung Z560V Samsung Z720V Samsung ZV50 Non-exclusive handsets---------------------- Vodafone will be marketing a broad range of 3G handsets from premium to entrylevel: LG KU800 Motorola MOTORAZR maxx V6 Motorola MOTORAZR V3xx Nokia N73 Nokia 6151 Nokia 7390 Nokia 6288 Samsung Z400V Samsung Z540V Samsung Z560V Samsung Z720V Sony Ericsson K610i Sony Ericsson K800i Sony Ericsson W850i 2.5G handsets with Vodafone live! at premium level-------------------------------------------------- Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 2.5G handsets with Vodafone live! at entry level:------------------------------------------------- Nokia 6070 Sagem myC5-3 Samsung X510V Samsung X680V Sony Ericsson K310i -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3G Vodafone broadband Network Mobile TV Radio DJ (HSDPA) Bearer Exclusive Camera--------------------------------------------------------------------------------LG KU800 yes no 3G 2 MPLG L600V yes no 3G yes 1.3 MPMotorola Razr Maxx V6 yes yes yes 3G 2 MPMotorola V1100 yes yes yes 3G yes 1.3 MPMotorola V3xx yes yes yes 3G 1.3 MPMotorola KRZR K1 no no 2.5G 2 MPNokia 6070 no no 2.5G VGANokia 6151 yes no 3G 1.3 MPNokia 6234 yes no 3G yes 2 MPNokia 6288 yes no 3G 2 MPNokia N73 yes yes 3G 3.15 MPNokia 7390 yes no 3G 3 MPSagem my600V yes no 3G yes VGASagem my800V yes no 3G yes 1.3 MPSagem myC5-3 no no 2.5G VGASamsung X510V no no 2.5G VGASamsung X680V no no 2.5G VGASamsung Z400V yes yes 3G 2 MPSamsung Z540V yes no 3G 1.3 MPSamsung Z560V yes yes yes 3G 2 MPSamsung Z720V yes yes yes 3G 3 MPSamsung ZV40 yes yes 3G yes 1.3 MPSamsung ZV50 yes yes yes 3G yes 2 MPSharp 770SH yes no 3G yes 1.3 MPSharp GX29 no no 2.5G yes VGASony Ericsson K310i no no 2.5G VGASony Ericsson K610i yes yes 3G 2 MPSony Ericsson K800i yes yes 3G 3.2 MPSony Ericsson V630i yes yes 3G yes 2 MPSony Ericsson W850i yes yes 3G 2 MPVodafone 710 yes yes 3G yes 1.3 MP-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See images of the new range of Vodafone live! with 3G handsets onwww.vodafone.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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