Advantages of the VodaFone Network
VODAFONE was the first network to:-
Operate a Digital GSM 900 network in the world
Enable SMS Send and Receive (MO & MT SMS)
Use Cell Broadcast/Cell Info Display/Area Info
Use CLI (Caller ID) On the 1st September 97
Offer Send and Receive fax and data
Enable EFR (Enhanced Full Rate) in all coverage areas
Pre-Paid SIMs
No Subscription Fees for voice mail
Allow global roaming
Thru Connect
Not to use the flawed COMP128 algorithm(SIM cards are more
protected/securer). see http://www.scard.org/press/19980413-01/
for more info.
VODAFONE is the only network to have:-
Cell Broadcast/Cell Info Display/Area Info on every tower:- Shows you were
you are. E.G. Sydney CBD
Flat Rate Calling:- You can call someone in the next state at the same price
as the person next door.
Allow Full 5Watt output on mobile phones. Allows mobiles to talk longer
distances from mobile phone towers. (Must have a phone capable of outputting 5W, Most hand
helds have a max of 2W. The Nokia 6080/6081 carphone is capable of 5W output).
Also has the lowest signal cut off level, You can talk further away
from a tower then any other network!
The most places you can roam in overseas. (Plastic and Automatic roaming)
Navigator service