Further to the announcement on 11 August 2003, Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone Group") announces that Vodafone UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone Group, has received EU merger clearance in respect of its acquisition of Singlepoint (4U) Limited. The transaction is expected to complete on Monday 22 September 2003.

For further information:

Vodafone Group

Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310

Investor Relations
Melissa Stimpson
Darren Jones
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310

Media Relations
Bobby Leach
Ben Padovan
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310

Tavistock Communications
Lulu Bridges
Justin Griffiths
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7600 2288