Vodafone Netherlands and Blyk announce today to have signed an MVNO Agreement. Blyk will enter the Dutch market as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) using the Vodafone network. Blyk is expected to launch in the second half of 2008.

Blyk is the new mobile network for 16-24 year-olds that is funded by advertising. Blyk links young people with brands they like and gives them free texts and minutes every month. Blyk was founded in 2006 in Finland and is now operating in the UK. Its expansion into Europe will start in the Netherlands later this year, other European markets are under discussion.

Anthony Hellegers, Director Strategy, Wholesale, Legal & Regulatory at Vodafone Netherlands: “Last year we announced that we want to build a sustainable position in the Dutch MVNO market by offering a true partnership model and the best network quality. We are delighted that this has been recognized and that Blyk has chosen Vodafone Netherlands for their expansion into the Netherlands.”

About Vodafone Libertel B.V.
Vodafone is one of the largest mobile communications companies in the Netherlands and is part of the Vodafone Group, the world’s leading international communications group with equity interests in 25 countries across 5 continents and 241 million proportionate customers at 31 December 2007, as well as 39 partner networks.