In the period April 1, 2006 '“ June 30, 2006, Vodafone Romania registered:
- 351,248 net additions for a total of 6,735,094 customer base
- 32 % service revenue growth year on year
- Data services account for 9% of service revenue
- 171,237 3G users in the Vodafone Romania network at the end of the quarter
Bucharest, July 24, 2006 '“ Vodafone Romania announces key performance indicators for the first quarter* ended June 30, 2006, as reported today by Vodafone Group Plc.
Vodafone Romania registered 351,248 net additions, for a total of 6,735,094 customers.
Service revenue increased by 32 %, compared to the same period last year. Data services increased by 71% compared to the same period last year and now represent 9% of service revenue.
'We are very pleased with the strong results achieved in the last quarter. The significant growth in customers and service revenue shows that Romanians have embraced the Vodafone brand and our latest propositions. The recently launched Vodafone live! with 3G and Vodafone Passport, two leading offerings from the global portfolio of the world leader in mobile communications, have been very well received by our customers. Only one year since Vodafone entered the Romanian market, we were able to enhance our product portfolio with a wide range of attractive and innovative services, in our commitment to delight our customers'™'™ said Liliana Solomon, Chief Executive Officer Vodafone Romania.
Average monthly revenue per user (ARPU) reached a value of US $ 15.2 in the quarter April 1 - June 30, 2006, as compared to US $14.7 in the same period last year. This accounts for a growth of 3.1% in ARPU, year on year.
The number of 3G users in the Vodafone Romania network was 171,237, as of June 30, 2006. The successful uptake of the 3G services consolidates Vodafone Romania'™s market leadership position in the business segment.
Postpaid subscribers accounted for 34% and prepaid for 66% of Vodafone Romania'™s total subscriber base.
Vodafone is the world'™s largest mobile community with equity interests in 27 countries and Partner Networks in a further 33 countries. Providing a full range of mobile telecommunications services, including voice and data communications, Vodafone currently serves 186,8 million proportionate customers worldwide.
*Corresponding to the UK fiscal year, from April 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007.
