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[Hong Kong, CHINA–28 September 2006] Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Vodafone, the largest mobile operator in the world today introduced the Vodafone-branded V710 consumer 3G handset. The handset, customized by Huawei, is set to be launched in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania and Portugal from early October.

The launch of the V710 follows Huawei's landmark agreement with Vodafone earlier in February to manufacture and supply exclusive Vodafone-branded consumer 3G handsets for Vodafone across 21 countries for 5 years.

Mr. Guo Ping, President of Huawei Terminals Business said, "I am delighted with the launch of the very first 3G handset jointly developed by Vodafone and Huawei today. Since February, we have closely collaborated with Vodafone to determine the specifications, configuration, and external design of the V710, our first customized product. In line with our strong tradition of taking a customer-centric approach, Huawei has strictly complied with the product development roadmap, including intense research and development, production excellence and stringent testing to guarantee on time delivery of the V710."

The dual-mode V710 has a clamshell design and supports WCDMA/GPRS/GSM networks. Weighing at 99 grams, the handset is light, delicate and streamlined. The Vodafone V710 incorporates easy access to core Vodafone services including Vodafone Radio DJ, Mobile TV, music downloads, video telephony and Vodafone live! with 3G. In addition, the handset includes an MP3 music player, a 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth.

Mr. Schulte-Bockum, Director of Terminals, Vodafone Global, said, "The Vodafone 710 is Vodafone's first own-branded 3G consumer handset, and we are delighted that it represents everything that customers have come to expect from Vodafone – high level technologies and exceptional value for money. We're proud that this phone carries only the Vodafone name."

By taking the advantage of the globally synchronized 3G technical strength and the global market radiation of Vodafone, Huawei is dedicated to provide products and services of international quality to the global users.