Vodafone Netherlands Secures Spectrum

Vodafone Netherlands confirms - in line with the Dutch Radiocommunications Agency’s announcement (www.agentschaptelecom.nl) - that it acquired spectrum of 2x10MHz in the 800MHz band, 2x10MHz in the 900MHz band, and 2x20MHz in the 1800MHz band. The spectrum licences are all valid for 17 years. Additionally, Vodafone Netherlands acquired 2x5MHz in the 2.1GHz band for four years. The total amount payable is €1.4 billion.

The spectrum award will support Vodafone Netherlands’ plans to develop the next generation of wireless data services, known as Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology.

For further information:

Vodafone Group

Investor Relations

Tel: +44 (0) 7919 990 230

Media Relations

Tel: +44 (0) 1635 664444

About Vodafone

Vodafone is one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue with approximately 407 million customers in its controlled and jointly controlled markets as of 30 September 2012. Vodafone currently has equity interests in over 30 countries across five continents and more than 50 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com.