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Vodafone Unveils Extensive Range of 10 New 3G Handsets for the Christmas Period

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Vodafone has announced an extensive range of 10 new generation 3G handsets for the Christmas period, building on the success of its Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G datacard and the introduction of Vodafone live! (TM) with 3G. The new handsets, developed in collaboration with leading manufacturers such as Sharp, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, NEC, Nokia, and Samsung, will offer customers a wider choice of 3G handsets at various price points. These handsets will be available with a broader array of services across Europe and Japan, enabling consumers to experience enhanced Vodafone live! (TM) with 3G services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vodafone plans to launch 10 new 3G handsets, including 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 new handsets will feature Vodafone's multi-media consumer service, Vodafone live! (TM), with enhanced features such as 3D gaming, video and audio streaming, and video calling.
  • The handsets will offer significant improvements in imaging, music, entertainment, and information, including Europe's first 2 mega pixel camera phone.
  • Vodafone has partnered with leading manufacturers to provide customers with a wide choice of 3G handsets at various price points.
  • The handsets will be available with a broader array of services across Europe and Japan, delivered seamlessly by Vodafone's global W-CDMA networks.
  • Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone, stated that the new 3G handset portfolio represents a major breakthrough in terms of handset choice, opening up new opportunities for consumers to experience enhanced Vodafone live! (TM) services.

Statistics:

  • 10 new 3G handsets planned for launch by Vodafone
  • 6 leading manufacturers involved in the development of the new handsets: Sharp, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, NEC, Nokia, and Samsung
  • 2 mega pixel camera phone with auto focus, optical zoom, and high-resolution display
  • CD music quality, stereo speakers, and MP3 players
  • 3D gaming, video and audio streaming, and video calling enabled
  • Global W-CDMA network will deliver seamless services across Europe and Japan

Sources:

  • Vodafone press release
  • Vodafone's global consumer service offering, Vodafone live! (TM)
  • Product and company names mentioned in the Vodafone press release

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