Press Release | 22 Aug 2023

The new Google Pixel Fold now available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network

All Vodafone EVO smartphones now come with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise – every phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty at no extra cost, so phones last longer with Vodafone.

  • Purchase the new Google Pixel Fold from £67 a month** (£49 upfront cost) with 3GB of mobile data on Vodafone EVO. 
  • Vodafone EVO is the smart way to buy the latest tech as customers can choose a monthly price that suits them, with flexible, interest-free device contract lengths spread across 3-36 months, flexible upfront costs and the option to upgrade from 3 months in. 
  • All Vodafone EVO smartphones now come with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise – every phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty at no extra cost, so phones last longer with Vodafone.

The new Google Pixel Fold is now available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network*. Customers can purchase the new device from £67 a month** (£49 upfront cost) with 3GB of mobile data (price is based on a 36-month device plan (£47 a month), and 24-month airtime plan (£20 a month).

The new foldable Google device comes with a triple rear camera system (48MP main, 10.8MP zoom & 10.8MP ultrawide), a huge 4,727 mAh adaptive battery and Google’s new Tensor G2 chip, which makes the Pixel Fold faster, more efficient, and more secure. It is available with 256GB or 512GB of storage and in two colour variants: Carbon or Porcelain.

The latest device from Google is available with Vodafone EVO, the smart way to buy a new smartphone. Vodafone EVO is the flexible mobile offering that lets customers get the latest devices at a monthly price that suits them best. Customers can decide how much they want to pay upfront for their new device, as well as choose the length of their phone plan – anything from 3-36 months at 0% APR. They can also take advantage of flexible upgrades, allowing them to upgrade to a new phone from three months into their plan, as well as choosing to trade-in their old smartphone to make their next upgrade more affordable.

Vodafone EVO now comes with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise. This new market-leading offering means every new and refurbished phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty, so phones last longer with Vodafone, at no extra cost. Lifetime Warranty covers device repairs against manufacturer faults for as long as customers have a Pay Monthly Airtime Plan. What’s more, customers will also benefit from free battery checks and replacements for up to three years with Battery Refresh, helping to keep phones running at their best for longer.

This is your phone’s life: To celebrate the launch of Lifetime Service Promise, Vodafone reveals our phones on average travel over 8,000 thousand miles, make 792 calls and share our bed 331 times in their lifetime

New research reveals that Brits have (on average) 18 phones in their lifetime, taking them to 166 BBQs, to 38 birthday parties, on 144 holidays and to 79 weddings collectively.

Purchase the new Google Pixel Fold.

5 great reasons to get the new Google Pixel Fold with Vodafone EVO:

  • The UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise – every phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty. Vodafone’s Lifetime Warranty covers the customer’s device for repairs against manufacturer faults for as long as they have a Pay Monthly Airtime Plan with Vodafone. Plus, get battery health checks and replacements for up to three years with Battery Refresh. Lifetime Service Promise means phones last longer with Vodafone, at no extra cost to the customer. 
  • Save with Vodafone’s Trade-in Guarantee – customers get an instant, guaranteed saving when they trade-in using Vodafone’s Trade-in Tool in the My Vodafone app. 
  • Ultimate flexibility – flexible interest-free phone contracts from 3-36 months, flexible upfront costs and upgrades as early as 3 months into the plan. 
  • Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network – customers can rely on our award-winning network to keep them connected to the people and things that matter. 
  • Award-winning loyalty and perks – weekly discounts and giveaways with VeryMe Rewards – customers can even gift select rewards to a friend.

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Notes to editors 

*Reliable, award-winning network: The UK relies on Vodafone as a network provider as it: i) powers critical national infrastructure and 77% of emergency services, ii) has coverage in 99% of UK homes, iii) covers 96% of the UK and iv) has won numerous awards. See full details and awards on our Network page.

**Monthly price shown, plus any out of bundle costs, will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate published in January of that year + an additional 3.9%. If you have a Device Plan, this will not affect your monthly Device Plan payments. Minimum term agreement, credit check, eligibility and terms apply. 

Vodafone EVO: lets you select a Monthly Device Plan Credit Agreement (3-36 months) with a monthly Airtime Plan. The device price will be the same whatever you choose. Device Plans over 12 months require a 24month Monthly Airtime Plan. You can pay off your Device Plan early. If you do, you can then keep your Airtime Plan on a 30-day contract or leave. If your Airtime Plan ends for any reason, you will need to keep on paying your monthly Device Plan (either in full or monthly). Terms.

UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise: Vodafone is the only network that offers both i) Lifetime Warranty which covers your phone for manufacturer defects provided you have an active pay monthly Airtime plan, and ii) Battery Refresh which offers phone battery health checks & required replacements for up to 3 years. Terms & conditions apply.  

Lifetime Warranty: is an extended warranty covering manufacturer’s defects (on phones purchased via Vodafone directly), provided you have an active pay monthly airtime. Excludes damaged and tampered phones. Terms and conditions apply.

Battery Refresh: replaces your phone’s battery if it fails one of the Battery Refresh Tool tests. Available for up to three years depending on your plan. On phones purchased via Vodafone directly. Excludes damaged and tampered phones. Terms and conditions apply.

series of screenshots showing the Battery Refresh Tool in the My Vodafone app

 
Lifetime Service Promise: means a) Lifetime Warranty covering manufacturer’s defects, provided you have an active pay monthly airtime + b) Battery Refresh replacing your phone’s battery (for 2 – 3 years) if it fails one of the Battery Refresh Tool tests. On phones purchased directly from Vodafone. Terms and exclusions apply.

Trade-in Guarantee: Available when you trade-in an eligible device using our Trade-in Tool, and purchase a new Vodafone Pay Monthly Airtime Plan. Your Trade-in value is guaranteed for 7 days from the date of your Trade-in Quote. Device must be returned within 14 days of the start of your new Airtime Plan and meet our requirements. You can select to receive your Trade-in value via a monthly airtime saving, a credit to your Vodafone account, or a bank transfer. Please see our Trade-in terms and conditions, which also details the eligibility criteria.

Upgrade from month three: means a) buying a new Device Plan (which is a credit agreement) and Xtra Plan (which is an Airtime Plan) and b) either (i) paying off the remaining amount on your current Device Plan prior to upgrading, or (ii) paying for your current Device Plan along with your new Device Plan. Subject to credit check, eligibility & terms.

Full terms and conditions.

Finance subject to status and credit checks. 18 +. Direct debit required.  

Vodafone Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit lending and insurance distribution activity (Financial Services Register No. 712210). Registered in England and Wales. Company No 01471587. Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN. 

About Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK is a technology communications company that connects people, businesses and devices to help our customers benefit from digital innovation. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

We have a strong track record as a tech pioneer, making the UK’s first mobile phone call, sending the first text message, and making the UK’s first live holographic call using 5G in 2018. We were the first to start carrying live 5G traffic from a site in Salford, Greater Manchester and now have 5G in locations across Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain as well as the UK. Meanwhile, our 4G network coverage currently reaches over 99% of the UK population.

Today, Vodafone serves more than 18 million mobile and fixed-line customers in the UK. Vodafone is the largest provider of full fibre in the UK – our superfast broadband services are now available to nearly 12 million homes across the UK.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do: as of 1 July 2021, 100% of the grid electricity we use in the UK is certified to be from renewable sources.

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