Inaki Berroeta, Vodafone Malta Limited’s Chief Executive Officer announced that during the coming days the company’s customer base will be reaching the 200,000 mark. He was speaking to journalists during Vodafone’s traditional Christmas Lunch.

“We are delighted to celebrate 200,000 customers, further establishing ourselves as the leaders in mobile communication in the local market. We are celebrating together with our customers by launching a series of campaigns giving added value to our existing subscribers as well as rewarding new customers who join our network. Our various offers include free credit, reduced call rates, a fantastic range of mobile phones starting from as little as Lm16 / €37.27, as well as offers including free phones.”

Mr Berroeta also highlighted Vodafone’s achievements for 2007, “Earlier this year we launched WiMAX, and we now have all of Malta and Gozo covered with this service which provides our customers with fixed line telephony and internet. We have also extended our 3G and HSDPA coverage, providing both indoor and outdoor coverage, and we expect to have full coverage by the second quarter of 2008, ensuring our customers have access to the latest technology both at home and in the office as well as outside.”

In line with its Corporate Responsibility commitment, Vodafone is also promoting handset recycling this Christmas, giving customers Lm1 / €2.33 off the Vodafone 225 handset when they hand in their old mobile phone. This Christmas Vodafone is also supporting the Association for Abandoned Animals. Calendars featuring dogs at the AAA sanctuary together with some of Malta’s most popular and most loved personalities will be available for sale from Vodafone Retail Outlets at Lm2 / €4.66. All proceeds from the calendars will be donated to AAA.

“2007 was also a big year for our Music Jam Club. Through our associations with Malta’s leading artists, as well as our involvement in major concerts which took place in Malta this year, we offered our customers exclusive access to top musical events. The success of the Music Jam Club has ensured that we will do our best to continue offering more exclusive opportunities next year.”

2008 promises to be another exciting year for Vodafone. With the advent of MVNO’s and more developments in technology, Vodafone promises to bring more value to its customers.

  “In 2008 we are committed to further enhance our position as Malta’s leading mobile network by continuing to be at the forefront with the launch of new technologies which benefit our customers and enhance their quality of life,” concluded Mr Berroeta .