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22nd September 2004 - Vodafone today announces its
extensive range of 10 new generation 3G handsets planned
for the Christmas period, following the launch of the
Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G datacard and the successful
introduction of Vodafone live! . with 3G. phone.”
Vodafone is working with some of the world’s leading
handset manufacturers including Sharp, Motorola, Sony
Ericsson, NEC, Nokia and Samsung to provide customers
with a wide choice of 3G handsets at a range of prices.
These handsets will be available with a broader array
of services across Europe and Japan.
This new range of Vodafone 3G handsets, all featuring
Vodafone’s multi-media consumer service, Vodafone live!
., has been designed in close collaboration with manufacturers
to allow consumers to experience the benefits of enhanced
Vodafone live! . with 3G services. The handset range,
which includes models and designs exclusive to Vodafone,
will enable significant improvements in imaging, music,
entertainment and information. Highlights include Europe’s
first 2 mega pixel camera phone, equipped with auto
focus, optical zoom and high resolution displays; handsets
that offer CD music quality, stereo speakers and MP3
players; access to 3D gaming; video and audio streaming
and video calling.
Customers can use Vodafone’s new generation of 3G handsets
in both Europe and Japan as services will be delivered
seamlessly by Vodafone’s global W-CDMA networks.
Vodafone plans to launch 10 new 3G handsets. The portfolio
includes the Sharp 802, Sharp 902, Motorola E1000, Motorola
V980, Motorola C980, NEC’s Vodafone 802N, Sony Ericsson
V800, Nokia 6630, Samsung Z110V and Samsung Z107V.
“The planned launch of our new 3G handset portfolio
represents a major breakthrough in terms of handset
choice”, said Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing Officer,
Vodafone. “It will also give consumers the opportunity
to experience the enhanced range of Vodafone live! .
with 3G services, opening up a whole new world of communication
and entertainment via the mobile phone.”
Full details of these services and handset availability
will follow in November.
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