Mobile Signal streets ahead across Limerick with Vodafone Network Upgrade

Vodafone today celebrated reaching over 90% 4G1 population coverage in County Limerick as part of its national network upgrade. In addition, Limerick City is also among the first locations in Ireland to receive 4G+ which provides speeds of up to twenty times faster than standard 3G2

With both services, customers across Limerick can now experience faster speeds1 on their phones to watch videos with no buffering, instant photo uploads and seamless music streaming. Business customers can experience even more benefits downloading large emails and sending files quicker than ever before. Vodafone 4G is available free of charge on the majority of new and existing plans across the Red bill pay and Data Extra pre pay packages. Vodafone 4G+ is available to customers in an area of 4G+ coverage, working with a 4G+ enabled handset on the relevant tariff.

Vodafone CEO Anne O'Leary said: "Previously where you lived determined your access to high quality networks but we’re changing this. With 90% population coverage across the country Vodafone 4G is now available in over 500 towns and villages nationwide. We want to provide a service that anyone can use, creating massive potential to access the ever-growing number of digital services being developed for education, entertainment and business."

Vodafone Limerick Business Account Manager, Madeline Hayes, added, "At Vodafone, we're delighted that the upgrade across Limerick County is almost complete. The addition of 4G+ services is an even greater boost for our customers in Limerick City. With appetite for data growing dramatically in recent years, 4G & 4G+ services now allow our customers access to their favourite apps and services, like Instagram and Spotify, even faster than before".

To enjoy the benefits of the 4G and 4G+ network, customers will need a relevant 4G/4G+ enabled handset4.

For further information on network upgrade and location coverage maps please see www.vodafone.ie/network/4g

ENDS

1. 4G is ten times faster than standard 3G, speeds of up to 75Mbps.
2. 4G+ speeds are delivered by combining two 4G bandwidths.
3. Currently Vodafone 4G+ signal is available at two sites across Limerick, including City Centre and Castletroy. Customers must have a 4G+ enabled handset and be on a relevant tariff (Red Extra Super and Red Business Super Plus).
4. 4G+ Compatible handsets are:
   1. Samsung Note 4
   2. Samsung Note Edge
   3. Samsung Galaxy S5 Cat 6
   4. Samsung Galaxy Alpha
   5. Huawei R226 Mifi

For Further Information:

Clodagh O'Hagan, Vodafone 087 908 4055

Norman Pratt / Orla Molloy Weber Shandwick, 01 679 8600 / 086 151 8921 / 087 770 5108

About Vodafone Ireland:

Vodafone is Ireland's leading total communications provider with 2.3 million customers. At 31st December 2014, the company had 2.1 million mobile customers and 275,500 customers of its fixed portfolio.Vodafone provides a total range of communications solutions including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications to consumers and to small, medium and large businesses. Since 2011, Vodafone has expanded its enterprise division, offering integrated next-generation fixed and mobile solutions in addition to cloud-based platforms, machine to machine services and professional ICT support.Vodafone Group is one of the world's leading international mobile communications groups with mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 54 more, and fixed broadband operations in 17 markets.

For more information, please visit www.vodafone.ie