8th Feb 2007 09:17
Vodafone Group Plc08 February 2007 8 February 2007 VODAFONE TO OFFER NEW EBAY MOBILE SERVICE * Leading e-commerce marketplace to be easily accessible to Vodafone customers * New mobile application ensures best customer experience on mobile Vodafone is to offer the new eBay mobile service to customers, enabling them tokeep up with their latest purchases, wherever they are and whenever they wish.The eBay application will be free to download (note 1) on Vodafone live! or embedded on key customer Vodafone handsets. Launching in Italy initially, the new eBay mobile service will be available across Europe later this year. The eBay mobile application, accessed directly from the customer's handset, willinclude the ability to search and browse items, find deals, bid on items and buyfixed price products. The application will be embedded onto key consumerhandsets from Vodafone in the future. Customers with compatible handsets willalso be able to download the application from Vodafone live! The applicationwill help consumers track their eBay activity in real time on their phone andwill also ensure their mobile and web activity is synchronized. "As we move closer to the convergence of web and mobile, it is essential that wecan offer our customers, leading Internet based services, such as eBay, in aneasily accessible way, "said Frank H. Rovekamp, Global Chief Marketing Officer,Vodafone. "There is a strong demand from eBay users to benefit from a mobileapplication where they don't miss the end of auctions and bid back when they areoutbid. Today's announcement offers just that and gives Vodafone customers agreat service and a clear advantage allowing them to make the most of theirtime." "We are thrilled to launch a new rich mobile experience for eBay with Vodafone,"said Henri Moissinac, Head of eBay Mobile. "Working with Vodafone will help usbuild and deploy best-in-class mobile services for our users." -ends- Note to Editors: Vodafone will be the exclusive launch partner for the eBay mobile application inkey European markets apart from the UK. For further information: Vodafone Group Media RelationsTel: +44 (0) 1635 664444 About Vodafone Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile telecommunications groupwith equity interests in 25 countries across 5 continents as at 31 December2006, as well as 35 partner networks. By the end of January, Vodafone announcedit had over 200 million proportionate customers worldwide. For furtherinformation, please visit www.vodafone.com About eBay Inc.Founded in 1995, eBay pioneers communities built on commerce, sustained bytrust, and inspired by opportunity. eBay enables ecommerce on a local, nationaland international basis with an array of websites - including the eBayMarketplace, PayPal, Kijiji, Rent.com and Shopping.com - that bring togethermillions of buyers and sellers every day. Note 1: Data charges may apply This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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