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Vodafone Group Plc16 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 selectbusiness customers an enhanced global communications experience, Vodafone, theworld's leading international mobile communications group and Verizon Wireless,the leading wireless provider in the United States, have announced a new globalservices cooperation. The new program allows both companies to meet the needs of global businesscustomers, while providing a consistent approach to products and pricing. Inaddition, business customers served by a global account team will be able tohave one contract to cover their mobile needs - in the United States, Europe andelsewhere in the world. "This program combines the power of world-class organizations and exemplifiesour commitment to providing a true global wireless experience," said LowellMcAdam, chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless. "Increasingly, enterprisecustomers are competing in the global market and wireless solutions are integralto their ability to be responsive to their business. By leveraging our Vodafonerelationship to create a seamless global program, we are not only providingcustomers with unmatched wireless service, but unparalleled customer service." "This unique Vodafone Verizon Wireless offer delivers more predictability andconsistency to the communications needs of international businesses," saidVittorio Colao, deputy chief executive officer of Vodafone Group. "It providesour customers with a single point of contact that makes it easier to do businesswith both companies. We are confident that this cooperation will provideimmediate benefits to our customers and set a new standard in enterprise accountmanagement." Verizon Wireless offers voice and data connectivity solutions customized tomatch the needs of enterprise customers. With a Verizon Wireless sales team ofindustry experts to call upon, enterprise customers are assured of getting theright mobile solution for their business. For more information on Verizon Wireless business solutions, visitwww.verizonwireless.com. - ends - About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and datanetwork, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company andlargest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless isheadquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees nationwide. Thecompany is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone(NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: www.verizonwireless.com. Topreview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stillsof Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless MultimediaLibrary at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. About Vodafone Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile communications groupwith over 241 million proportionate customers as at 30 September. Vodafonecurrently has equity interests in 25 countries across five continents and afurther 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visitwww.vodafone.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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