Press Release | 24 Jul 2015

LIVE LIFE ON 4G WITH BIGGER DATA ALLOWANCES ON VODAFONE UK’S SIM ONLY AND ‘DATA ON THE GO’ BUNDLES

Vodafone UK announces that all of its SIM Only and Data on the Go bundles will include 4G*, automatically giving customers access to our ultrafast 4G network** so that they can download, upload or stream, faster than ever before.

  • 4G now included across all Vodafone UK pay monthly bundles
  • Increased data allowances on our SIM Only Red Value Bundles and Data on The Go Bundles
  • Inclusive calls home from our Europe Zone with Vodafone EuroTraveller Plus on our SIM Only Red Value Bundles
  • Three months unlimited data with Data Test Drive on our SIM Only  Bundles to give customers the opportunity to try 4G without worry or commitment

Today, Vodafone UK announces that all of its SIM Only and Data on the Go bundles will include 4G*, automatically giving customers access to our ultrafast 4G network** so that they can download, upload or stream, faster than ever before.  As part of our Red Value Bundles, customers will also get even more generous data allowances.  What’s more, with Data Test Drive, they can enjoy more of what they love with unlimited data for the first three months, letting them ‘discover all the great things they can do with their phone, safe in the knowledge they won’t run up a huge bill.

Prices for our new SIM Only bundles start from as little as £9.50 a month for our Standard Bundle which includes access to our ultrafast 4G network, unlimited text messages, 300 minutes and 250 MB data, all within the UK.  For those that want to enjoy more of the entertainment they love whilst on the go, our SIM Only Red Value Bundles start from £22 per month.  Including 4GB of data, inclusive calls home to the UK from our Europe Zone*** with EuroTraveller, choice of Spotify Premium, Sky Sports Mobile TV or a NOW TV Entertainment Pass as part of Vodafone’s ultimate 4G Entertainment Package**** our Red Value Bundles provide the best option for customers who not only want great speed, but great entertainment whilst on the go.  Customers waiting for the next big phone launch to upgrade or those that are happy holding onto their current phone can also take advantage of our flexible upgrades on SIM only giving them the freedom to upgrade to a new Pay monthly phone bundle after only three months.

For customers who enjoy using their tablet or laptop whilst out and about, our new Data on the Go bundles give them the freedom, flexibility and speed to connect to our ultrafast 4G network across the country.  Our Data on the Go bundles now give customers up to 10 GB of data per month as well as giving them the opportunity to take advantage of using their UK data allowance (up to 500MB per day) from just £3 a day whilst abroad with Vodafone EuroTraveller***** in over 60 countries worldwide.  Also, with our great Fixed Price Promise, our customers’ monthly price will stay the same for the duration of the initial agreement, as long as they stick within their allowance.

Cindy Rose, Consumer Director at Vodafone UK says:  “Our customers have made it clear just how much they love having generous data allowances as part of their pay monthly bundles. So, if they want to enjoy more brilliant entertainment with a Now TV Entertainment Pass, Spotify Premium or Sky Sports Mobile TV streamed on our ultrafast 4G, they can! With our new bundle structure and Fixed Price Promise, Vodafone customers have the flexibility and security to enjoy more of what they love safe in the knowledge their line rental cost will remain the same for the contract term, making Vodafone the network the puts customers in control.”

Vodafone has now expanded its ultrafast 4G coverage to 598 cities, towns and districts as well as smaller communities across the UK.

About Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK is a technology communications company that connects people, businesses and devices to help our customers benefit from digital innovation. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

We have a strong track record as a tech pioneer, making the UK’s first mobile phone call, sending the first text message, and making the UK’s first live holographic call using 5G in 2018. We were the first to start carrying live 5G traffic from a site in Salford, Greater Manchester and now have 5G in locations across Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain as well as the UK. Meanwhile, our 4G network coverage currently reaches over 99% of the UK population.

Today, Vodafone serves more than 18 million mobile and fixed-line customers in the UK. Vodafone is the largest provider of full fibre in the UK – our superfast broadband services are now available to nearly 12 million homes across the UK.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do: as of 1 July 2021, 100% of the grid electricity we use in the UK is certified to be from renewable sources.

For more information about Vodafone UK, please visit: www.vodafone.co.uk.

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