Vodafone UK slashes roaming tariffs for business subscribers travelling in Europe

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• For a flat fee of £20 per person, per month, businesses using their phones in Europe can now stay in touch with colleagues and customers for the same price as making a call at home
• With Vodafone Europe receiving calls abroad is now FREE
• Vodafone continues to help customers to stay in touch through a range of voice, data and email whilst abroad with a suite of services.

Vodafone UK business customers now have even more ways to reduce their roaming and international call costs with the introduction of Vodafone Europe.

By adding Vodafone Europe for £20 per person, per month, customers can make business calls and texts in 12 European countries and make International calls from the UK for 5p per minute. Sending texts costs 5p per message and there is no charge for taking incoming calls. Calls are billed by the second, offering the best possible value.

Our business customers have told us keeping in touch with customers be it by voice, data and email whilst overseas is vital in giving them a competitive edge” says Peter Kelly, Enterprise Director, Vodafone UK. By adding Vodafone Europe to our suite of roaming options, customers can make decisions in real time, knowing they have greater budget control and clarity on what they and colleagues are spending when using their phones abroad.”

There’s no long-term contract and no minimum call charge. Business customers can opt in for just 30 days at a time and decide to opt out after each 30 day period.

The countries included in the Vodafone Europe plan are: Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Malta, Netherlands and Romania.

Further information about Vodafone Europe can be found at vodafone.co.uk/workabroad

Notes to Editors
Business Clarity Customers signing up to Vodafone Business Clarity in June, July and August will enjoy the benefits of Vodafone Europe for free until the 31 August 09. No monthly charge and inclusive roaming and international calls to the 12 European countries.
Your Plan for Small Business Customers can enjoy the benefits of Vodafone Europe by paying £20 a month. Their international and roaming charges within the Vodafone Europe footprint will be included as part of their bundle.

For further information please contact:

Vodafone UK External Communications
+44 (0) 1635 666777
ben.taylor@vodafone.com