MEDIA RELEASE - Today Vodafone has made 4G a reality for even more New Zealanders - launching the Vodafone Smart prime – the best 4G smartphone in New Zealand for under $150.

02 June 2015

The latest addition to the Vodafone family of devices is packed with features including a stunning 5” HD touchscreen, an 8MP primary camera, a 2MP selfie camera, a powerful Quad core processor and huge battery. Retailing at just $149, the Vodafone Smart prime is the best value 4G smart phone for its price in the market.

Vodafone Consumer Director, Matt Williams, says with super-fast 4G and crystal clear HD Voice the Vodafone Smart prime is the ultimate in high spec, low cost smartphones.

“The launch of the Smart prime is about making 4G technology even more affordable and accessible. It’s designed to bring Kiwis unprecedented value and it’s fully equipped with a vivid display, a powerful processor and 18 hours of talk time – so you won’t be caught short when you’re listening to music, catching up on emails or streaming your favourite TV series on the go.”

Prepay customers who are looking for flexibility and control over how much they spend each month can also benefit from a special launch offer.

Vodafone’s Prepay Carry Over $29 plan, with the Smart prime, includes a massive 1GB of data and 200 minutes to standard NZ and Oz numbers which carry over each month. With Prepay Carry Over $29 customers can also get unlimited TXT, free weekend calling to Vodafone mobiles and access to everything Fantastic Fridays offers including 2 for 1 movies and special Prepay deals.

Matt adds: “When partnered with our Prepay Carry Over offer, the amazing features and low price of the Vodafone Smart prime make it a complete 4G package.”

“With 4G, customers can access content up to four times faster. And the Vodafone Smart prime makes it accessible at a very compelling price.”

The Vodafone Smart prime will retail at $149 and is available at all Vodafone stores.

To find out more about Vodafone Prepay, visit www.vodafone.co.nz/prepay/