News release

V801SA Handset Offers Sha-mail and Movie Sha-mail Access Overseas

3G Vodafone live! to launch with rich and high-speed W-CDMA content like Chaku-uta™ ringsongs

Tokyo, November 13, 2003—Vodafone K.K. announced today that on December 1 it will commence
nationwide sales of the V801SA by Sanyo, a new 3G handset compatible with Vodafone Global
Standard (VGS) for use not only in Japan but abroad as well. With the launch of the V801SA,
Vodafone K.K. will simultaneously offer new Vodafone live! mobile internet services exclusively for
VGS.

The V801SA is a dual mode handset that operates on Vodafone K.K.’s 3GPP-based W-CDMA
network in Japan (with 97.7% network population coverage at the end of October 2003) and is
capable of voice roaming in 81 countries and regions on GSM, the de facto mobile communications
standard for 2G. In addition, the V801SA is capable of packet data roaming via GPRS in 26 countries
and regions including the USA and China, making it possible for customers to enjoy Vodafone live!
contents like Sha-mail picture messaging, Movie Sha-mail video messaging and web browsing in the
same way abroad as in Japan.

Furthermore, Vodafone live! for VGS will offer customers 3G-exclusive rich and high-speed content
like Chaku-uta™ ringsongs, and downloads of high-resolution QVGA-size (320 x 240 pixel) wallpaper
and 15 to 30 second video clip files. Contents convenient for overseas travelers will also be available.

In conjunction with the launch of Vodafone live! for VGS, Vodafone K.K. will offer “Vodafone Happy
Packet”, a packet data communications discount service that offers savings of up to 80%. With
Vodafone Happy Packet, VGS customers will be able to send large-size mails and enjoy high-speed
web browsing at even greater value. Vodafone K.K. will also strive to expand network area coverage
for greater convenience.
*International roaming information current as of November 13, 2003.

About Vodafone K.K.

Vodafone K.K., formerly J-PHONE Co., Ltd., is a leading mobile operator in Japan with over 14 million
customers and a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, the world’s largest mobile community. The
Tokyo-based company offers a wide range of sophisticated mobile voice and data services including
Vodafone live!, which provides e-mail and internet access to 86% of its customers, and Sha-mail, the
pioneering picture messaging service first introduced in November 2000 that now has over 10 million
users. In December 2002, Vodafone K.K. launched Vodafone Global Standard, the world’s first
commercial 3G W-CDMA service based on 3GPP international standards. Vodafone Global Standard
offers its customers fast data speeds in Japan and roaming on 114 networks in 81 countries and
regions. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.jp

Vodafone K.K.
2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6205 Japan
www.vodafone.jp
- The V801SA is available only for the Japanese market.
- Powered by JBlend®.
- Java and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S.
and other countries.
- JBlend and all JBlend-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan
and other countries.
- Chaku-uta™ is a trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Java™ compatible Vodafone K.K. handsets are powered by JBlend®, developed by Aplix Corporation, to speed up the
execution of Java™ applications.
- Sha-mail, Movie Sha-mail, Vodafone Global Standard, V-appli and Happy Packet are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Vodafone K.K.
- Vodafone, Vodafone live! and the speech mark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vodafone Group Plc.
- Vodafone Group is the world’s leading mobile carrier and as of the end of October 2003, had equity interests in 26 countries
and over 300m venture customers with a further ten partner networks.
 Appendix 1
Overview of V801SA (by Sanyo)

1. Main features
- W-CDMA + Triband-GSM handset
The V801SA is compatible with 3GPP-based W-CDMA and the three main GSM frequencies
(900/1800/1900MHz), allowing customers to communicate in many countries and areas in
the world located in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America as if they were in Japan.

- Compatible with Vodafone live! for Vodafone Global Standard

V801SA customers can access Sha-mail, Movie Sha-mail and web contents both in Japan
and abroad. E-mails with attachments of up to a maximum 200 kilobytes can be sent and
received, making it possible to enjoy high-resolution Sha-mails and Movie Sha-mails of up to
40 seconds in length at 144 x 176 or 96 x 128 pixel resolutions. In addition, fast speeds up to
384kbps allow customers to enjoy rich contents like Chaku-uta™ ringsongs and downloads
of high-resolution QVGA-size wallpaper and 15 to 30 second video clips.
*Use of Vodafone live! requires a 300 yen monthly subscription.

- Audioand Video Recording Features, 3D stereo twin speakers

In addition to audio and video playback features, the V801SA comes with a function to insert
subtitles into recorded video files, audio and video file search and track information display.
The V801SA also comes equipped with 3D stereo twin speakers at the front for rich 3D sound
when playing back ringtones and audio and video files.

- Innovative
“slide-type” design
The V801SA uses a “slide-type” design to combine the best of both worlds of clamshell
handsets (large screen and compact) and candy-bar handsets (which let customers confirm
information at a glance). Customers can conduct basic operations on the V801SA’s large
screen 2.2-inch QVGA screen while enjoying its compact size.
2. Main specifications
Size (Width x Height x Thickness) Approx. 51 x 108 x 26mm
Weight Approx. 146g
Continuous talktime/ W-CDMA Approx. 170 min./approx. 180 hours
standby time GSM Approx. 210 min./approx. 140-180 hours
Display Main 2.2-inch (240 x 320 dots) TFT LCD (maximum 260,000 colors)
Sub-display -
Mobile camera Pixels/camera type 310,000 effective pixels/CCD x 2
Zoom 33 steps, 4x (still pictures)/17 steps, 2x (video)
Maximum photo size 640 x 480 dots
Maximum no. of displayable characters 252 characters (18 characters by 14 lines)
(full size) 143 characters (13 characters by 11 lines)
99 characters (11 characters by 9 lines)
56 characters (8 characters by 7 lines)
Maximum mail capacity (received/sent) 3,000/1,000 mails
Ring tone voices 40
Other features Support for 100KB V-applis (Java™ applications),
videotelephony, SD Memory Cards, infrared communications
(IrDA), bilingual menus, media player, voice recorder, one-ring
nuisance call prevention
Color variations Cosmic Navy, Galaxy Silver

3. Retail price (standard set): open price

The standard set consists of the mobile handset, a battery pack, rapid charger, desktop cradle, SD
Memory Card (16 MB), optical digital conversion plug and USB host driver.

4. Availability
December 1, 2003
 Appendix 2
Overview of Vodafone live! for VGS Content

1. Outline
Vodafone live! for VGS offers customers rich contents like Vodafone’s first Chaku-uta™ ringsongs,
downloads for high-resolution QVGA-size wallpaper and 15 to 30 second video clip files. Contents
convenient for overseas travelers will also be available. In addition to the new content available on
Vodafone live! for VGS, customers can also enjoy the high number of offerings on the Vodafone
live! PDC (2G) platform.

2. Available content
- New Vodafone live! for VGS contents: 74
- Inherited 2G contents: approximately 1500
*Expected numbers at the time of service launch (December 1, 2003)

Reference: Main contents

Chaku-uta™ ring song content
Name Record Gaisha Chokuei Sound

Content provider Label Mobile, Inc.

Chaku-uta™ ringsong content for music both old

Description
and new directly from record companies.

Name Zettai! Yogaku

Content provider Label Mobile, Inc.

Chaku-uta™ ringsong content encompassing the

Description
best of Western music.

Name Disney Sound Festa

Content provider Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.

Disney-exclusive content featuring melody

Description
downloads from Mickey’s cartoons.
©Disney

Video Clip Content

Name Yellow Cab

Content provider Cyber Eden Inc.

Video screensavers and ring voices featuring Yellow

Description
Cab and Sands celebrities.
©YellowCab ©CyberEden
 Name Gundam Chaku Anime

Content provider Bandai Networks Co., Ltd.

Video clips and songs from Gundam and other

Description
animes.
©Sotsu Agency Co., Ltd. ©Bandai 2003

Name Chobihyakkei/Syn Forest

Content provider MTI Ltd.

Video and image downloads of scenery and cute

Description
animals from around the world.
©Japan Underwater Films/Sapporo TV House/East Point Media Services/Synforest.

Content Convenient When Overseas

Name Norikae Annai (Overseas Edition)

Content provider Jorudan Co., Ltd.

Subway connection and tourist attraction searches

Description
convenient while overseas.
Copyright © 2003 Jorudan Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Name Chikyu no Arukikata

Content provider Nihon Enterprize Co., Ltd.

Mobile version of the essential Chikyu no Arukikata

Description
loaded with useful travel guide information.
©Nihon Enterprise Co., Ltd. ©Diamond-Big Co., Ltd

Name Portable Translation J-SERVER

Content provider Kodensha Co., Ltd.

Mobile English, Chinese and Korean translator that’s

Description
perfect for overseas use.
©Kodensha
 Appendix 3
Overview of Vodafone Happy Packet for VGS

1. Service Outline
- A packet data communications discount service that offers customers up to 80% off on packet
communication services like Sha-mail, Movie Sha-mail, web browsing, V-applis, Vodafone live! on
VGS and mobile data communications (charges for data-only communication and Access
Internet).
- Two types of discounts are available: Super with a fixed monthly charge of 2,950 yen and a
discount rate of 80% and Regular with a fixed monthly charge of 1,200 yen and a discount rate of
65%.
- All of the fixed monthly charge can be used as a free charge allowance towards packet data
communications charges, Sky Mail (SMS) and voice charges.
*Vodafone Happy Packet discount service applicable to packet communications conducted while in Japan.

2. Packet Data Rates

Fixed monthly Free Packet data
Discount rate
charge communications charge*
Super 2,950 yen 2,950 yen 0.04 yen 80%
Regular 1,200 yen 1,200 yen 0.07 yen 65%
(no discount) - - 0.2 yen -
*per packet (128 bytes)

3. Eligible Price Plans (Total of 8)

Value Pack Premium, Value Pack Platinum, Value Pack Gold, Value Pack Silver, Value Pack,
Business Pack, Business Economy Pack, Light Call Pack

4. Eligible Handsets
W-CDMA compatible Vodafone Global Standard handsets
*Vodafone Happy Packet for PDC (2.5G) handsets was previously announced on November 11, 2003.

5. Service Launch
December 1, 2003
Overview of Vodafone live! for VGS International Roaming Appendix 4

1. Service Outline
By connecting to the GPRS* networks of roaming partners while abroad, customers will be able to
use Sha-mail, Movie Sha-mail and view web contents as if they are in Japan. At the time of launch,
customers will be able to access Vodafone live! in 26 countries and regions, including the USA and
China, and the number of countries and regions is expected to increase in the future.
*Abbreviation for General Packet Radio Service, an extension of the GSM network allowing for data packets to be
transmitted at high speed.
2. Data Communication Method
GPRS (maximum downlink of 48kbps and an uplink of 14.4kbps, best effort service)
*International roaming communication speeds differ according to carrier.
3. Tariffs
Communication charges (when roaming): See chart below
(as of November 13, 2003) (KB=1 kilobyte)
Communication charge per event
Country or region Operator (service name)
Up to 10KB Over 10KB
Americas
Hawaii AT&T Wireless/T-Mobile 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Puerto Rico AT&T Wireless 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
U.S.A. AT&T Wireless/T-Mobile 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Virgin Islands AT&T Wireless 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Asia
China China Mobile 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Hong Kong Hutchison Telecom 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
Philippines SMART 150 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Singapore SingTel 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Taiwan FarEasTone 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Thailand AIS 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Europe
Azores Islands Vodafone Portugal 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
Finland Radiolinja Origo Oy 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
France SFR 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
Germany Vodafone Germany 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Greece Vodafone Greece 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Ireland Vodafone Ireland 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Italy Vodafone Italy 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Madeira Islands Vodafone Portugal 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
Monaco SFR 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
Portugal Vodafone Portugal 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
San Marino Vodafone Italy 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Spain Vodafone Spain 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Switzerland Swisscom 100 yen/10KB 50 yen/10KB
United Kingdom Vodafone UK 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Vatican City Vodafone Italy 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
Africa
Canary Islands Vodafone Spain 100 yen/10KB 5 yen/1KB
*International roaming application required for using Vodafone live! abroad. *No application required for using SMS.
*The above international roaming charges are valid for accessing Vodafone live! abroad. International roaming packet
communication charges differ (for example, when using a VGS handset to access the internet on a PC).