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RNS Number : 1341N  Vodafone Group Plc  18 May 2020

OPPO and Vodafone announce partnership agreement to bring

a broad range of OPPO products to Vodafone's European markets

 

·     OPPO will first enter Vodafone's European markets, including
Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Turkey and the Netherlands,
progressively rolling out across Vodafone channels

·     Vodafone customers will benefit from a broad range of OPPO's
products from entry-level to state-of-the-art flagship products, including
both 4G and 5G smartphones

·     Partnership agreement will enable OPPO and Vodafone to accelerate
5G adoption and expand availability of OPPO products to more Vodafone markets
and customers.

 

 

May 18, 2020, SHENZHEN, CHINA / LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OPPO and Vodafone
today announced a comprehensive partnership agreement that will bring a broad
range of OPPO's smartphones to Vodafone's European markets starting from May
2020.

 

As a leading smartphone brand with an innovative product portfolio, advanced
5G technology know-how, and annual handset shipments of more than 100 million,
OPPO is a natural partner for Vodafone's leading gigabit network. The
collaboration between the two companies will give consumers more choice and
accelerate 5G adoption across Vodafone's international markets.

 

OPPO's broad range of products will be made available across Vodafone's retail
and online channels, spanning value-for-money handsets to industry-leading 5G
flagship smartphones including the OPPO A series, Reno series and Find X
series.

 

In the first phase of cooperation, Vodafone will introduce OPPO products
across retail channels in Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Romania,
Turkey and the Netherlands. The two companies will jointly develop their
global partnership, working together to expand the future availability of the
OPPO range across Vodafone's markets

 

Alen Wu, Vice President and President of Global Sales, OPPO said: "OPPO is
confident that our industry-leading products and technologies will enable
Vodafone to win new opportunities in the 5G era. Vodafone's vision that 'we
connect for a better future' aligns with OPPO's value of 'Benfen' - to do the
right thing and provide real value to customers. OPPO looks forward to
solidifying a long-term win-win relationship with Vodafone to create a better
future for our customers in the 5G era."

 

Ahmed Essam, Vodafone Group Chief Commercial Operations and Strategy Officer,
said: "The combination of OPPO's state-of-the-art devices and Vodafone's
leading network will give our customers greater choice with the full potential
of 5G. Vodafone's partnership with OPPO brings together their attractive
product portfolio with our growing strength in 5G to our markets across Europe
and beyond."

 

 OPPO predominantly manufactures its products in-house and most of its
manufacturing facilities have resumed normal operation, ensuring that even
during the Coronavirus outbreak period, OPPO can continue to provide products
to Vodafone and ensure business continuity. While physical retail is currently
constrained, both companies will develop online sales channels and ensure
continued support for customers. OPPO will also closely work with Vodafone to
ensure the continued safety of employees and customers as restrictions at
retail are lifted.

 

OPPO's series of products will be rolled out from May through Vodafone in
Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Turkey and the
Netherlands. Further announcements will be made by OPPO and Vodafone about
product availability in other countries.

 

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first
mobile phone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of
the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology.
Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X
and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS
operating system and internet services like OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO
operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 Research Institutes and
4 R&D Centers worldwide, as well as an International Design Center in
London. More than 40,000 of OPPO's employees are dedicated to creating a
better life for customers around the world.

 

Contact

Media relations: press@oppo.com (mailto:press@oppo.com)

 

About Vodafone Group

Vodafone Group is one of the world's leading technology communications
providers, connecting people and organisations of all sizes to the digital
society.  We have extensive experience in connectivity, convergence and the
Internet of Things, as well as championing mobile financial services and
digital transformation in emerging markets.

 

Vodafone Group has mobile operations in 22 markets, partners with mobile
networks in 42 more, and fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 31
March 2020, Vodafone Group had 362 million customers, including 115 million
mobile customers, 25 million broadband customers and 22 million TV customers
in Europe and 168 million mobile customers in Africa.

 

For more information, please visit: www.vodafone.com
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Contacts

Media Relations:           GroupMedia@vodafone.com
(mailto:GroupMedia@vodafone.com)

Investor Relations:        IR@vodafone.co.uk (mailto:IR@vodafone.co.uk)

 

 

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