Press Release | 30 Jul 2024

Superb Refurb Save £648 when buying a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro on Vodafone, The Nation’s Network

All refurb phones are given a 32-point health check to ensure they are in full working order, are fully sanitised and any data left on them is wiped.

  • Refurbished iPhone 13 Pro on the Nation’s Network from just £22.50 a month* with £20 upfront cost – saving customers £648 vs buying new.
  • Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra from just £32 a month with £30 upfront cost – saving customers £432 vs buying new.
  • All smartphones on Vodafone EVO come with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise – with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty included at no extra cost, meaning phones last longer with Vodafone.
  • With 3-36 months 0% APR contracts on Vodafone EVO, customers can get the latest smartphones, in a flexible and affordable way, that suits them best.

Customers can now pick up a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro on the Nation’s Network from just £22.50 a month* with a £20 upfront cost, saving them £648 vs buying a new device. That’s not all – on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network**, customers can get hold of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra from just £32 a month* with a £30 upfront cost, saving them £432.

The latest devices from Vodafone’s refurbished range are available on Vodafone EVO, the smart way to buy a smartphone. Every refurbished phone purchased on Vodafone EVO comes with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise, giving customers peace of mind. This market-leading offering means they get Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty, at no extra cost.

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.

With Lifetime Service Promise, customers benefit from free battery health checks and replacements for up to three years with Battery Refresh. What’s more, Lifetime Warranty covers device repairs against manufacturer faults for as long as customers have a Pay Monthly Airtime Plan, meaning phones last longer with Vodafone.

All refurbished devices are Vodafone-assured to offer customers reliability they can trust. This means they are given a 32-point health check to ensure they are in full working order, are fully sanitised and any data left on them is wiped. Plus, there’s a 14-day no-quibble return policy.

Vodafone Evo also lets customers get their new device at a monthly price that suits them best. They can decide how much they want to pay upfront for their new smartphone, as well as choose the length of their phone plan – anything from 3-36 months, interest-free. Vodafone EVO customers can also take advantage of flexible upgrades, allowing them to get a new phone from three months into their plan.

Night photo shoot-off: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs S20

We took the S22 Ultra out on the town to see just how well its main camera copes in low-light situations.

Vodafone now offers Pristine, Great and Good Grade conditions in its refurbished phone range, allowing customers to get the right phone for their budget on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network*. With huge savings on refurb devices and a lower carbon footprint*** versus brand-new, Vodafone’s refurb range is kinder to the pocket and to the planet.

Learn more about the latest refurbished devices available on Vodafone.

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Notes to Editors

*Annual Price Increase: During your minimum period, each year, on 1 April, your monthly plan charge will increase as follows:
– £1.80 for Pay Monthly Airtime and Data plans
– £1.00 for Pay Monthly Basics plans
– £3.00 for Home Broadband and GigaCube plans
Out of bundle charges will increase each April by Consumer Price Index rate published in January of that year + 3.9%.

**Reliable, award-winning network: The UK relies on Vodafone as a network provider as it: i) powers critical national infrastructure and 82% 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.

***A lifecycle assessment study (Pamminger, R., Glaser, S. & Wimmer, W.), Modelling of different circular end-of-use scenarios for smartphones. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2021) 26:470-482) found that a refurbished phone (used for an average 1.93 years) can have a 55% lower contribution to climate change (or ‘GWP’) compared to a new phone (used for 2.5 years) (according to the study results shown on page 479). Based on this study, buying and using a refurbished phone can be considered to be friendlier for the planet in comparison to buying and using a new phone, because it has a lower negative impact on climate change.

Headline Saving Substantiation: Save up to £648 vs Brand New – £432 airtime saving achieved over 36 months (was £23, now £11 subject to April Annual Price Rise) +  Save up to £216 vs purchasing a new iPhone SE 2022 from Vodafone.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra saving substantiation: Save £432 on your airtime. Was £23, Now £11 = £432 saving over 36 months. Device: £9 a month (no device saving). £20 upfront cost. 8GB of mobile data a month.

The Nation’s Network: Vodafone – the nation’s most valuable brand, by “Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable UK Brands Report 2023”, & supporting the nation since 1984 through to 2024’s major summer events. Verify: vodafone.co.uk

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 24-month 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.

Vodafone EVO: Everything you need to know

The newest Pay Monthly mobile plans from Vodafone are not only highly flexible, they’re also brimming with benefits. And they put you in control. Here’s a breakdown of every single one.

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 Plan. 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.

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.

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.

For more information about Vodafone UK, please visit: www.vodafone.co.uk.

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