Press Release | 25 Jul 2023

Vodafone launches Vodafone EVO for laptops and tablets

EVO is the smart way to buy a laptop or tablet on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network.

  • Customers can now get the laptop or tablet they want, at the price they choose, giving them more flexibility than ever before with Vodafone EVO. 
  • Spread the cost of the device across 3-48 months interest-free, choose upfront cost to suit budget, and upgrade as early as 3 months into the plan. 
  • The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go is now available from £21.50 a month**49 upfront cost), price based on 48month Device Plan (£13.50 a month) & 1GB 24month Data Plan (£8 a month) on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network*. 
  • All Vodafone EVO laptops and tablets are sold with Pay Monthly Data Plans so, whether working remotely, streaming the latest shows or browsing the internet, customers can stay connected safely and securely without having to use WiFi or a hotspot connection.

Vodafone has launched Vodafone EVO for laptop and tablet plans, offering flexibility, control and value to customers looking to purchase a new device. Vodafone EVO is the smart way to buy a laptop or tablet. One of the top deals available is the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go is now available from £21.50 a month** (£49 upfront cost) on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network (price based on 48month Device Plan (£13.50 a month) & 1GB 24month Data Plan (£8 a month).

The addition of laptops and tablets to Vodafone EVO extends a range which already includes new and refurbished smartphones and smartwatches, giving customers more flexibility than ever before. They can customise their contract length, decide how much they pay upfront for their new device and choose over how long they want to pay it off – up to 48 months*** interest-free. They can also upgrade as early as 3 months into their plan.

For extra peace of mind, Vodafone covers customers with a two-year warranty on all new and refurbished tablets against any manufacturer faults and repairs with its Total Care Warranty****.

image of a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite from the front

All EVO laptop and tablet plans are sold with Pay Monthly Data Plans, giving customers another level of freedom with the ability to work, play or entertain anywhere they choose using Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network. This removes the issues of patchy, unsecure public WiFi or having to hotspot and drain their phone’s battery. It also gives them connectivity they can trust, on a network that covers more than 99% of the UK population.

As well as the great value that Vodafone EVO laptop and tablet plans provide, Vodafone’s Xtra Data Plans are packed full of added and unique benefits that customers can take advantage of, including: 

  • Roaming in 51 destinations – customers on Xtra Data Plans can use their plan abroad, at no extra cost in 51 European destinations*****. 
  • Unlimited Data Boosters – with Vodafone’s unique Unlimited Data Boosters, customers on limited Xtra Data Plans can boost themselves up to unlimited data for 30 days, at six different points over the course of their contract. 

Vodafone offers even more great reasons to purchase a laptop or tablet on their award-winning network:

  • Vodafone Together – combines Home Broadband and Vodafone EVO to give families the best of both worlds, saving them up to £380 a year and up to 30% on their data plan. 
  • 5G at no extra cost – on the UK’s reliable, award-winning network.
  • VeryMe – the award-winning loyalty programme built around what Vodafone customers love, with weekly treats and giveaways that change to match their interests. Plus, with Vodafone, customers can choose to gift their rewards to family or friends – even if they’re on a different network.
photo of a Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go laptop
A Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go laptop.

A Vodafone Spokesperson said: “In 2021 we shook up the market with Vodafone EVO for smartphones and now we’re expanding the range to give customers more flexibility than ever before with Vodafone EVO for laptops and tablets. We’re excited to be setting a new benchmark for flexibility in this category, empowering customers to create a plan that best suits their budget, while making sure they don’t have to compromise on quality.” 

The following example Vodafone EVO laptop and tablet plans are based on a 48-month Device Plan with a 24-month Data Plan:

 

graphic showing example prices for Samsung devices on Vodafone EVO laptop and tablet plans

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Notes to editors 

Example Device Plan Breakdown 

Total Cost of Device: £1000; Upfront Cost: £100; APR: 0%; Total Credit Amount: £900; Length of Contract: 36 months; Monthly Device Plan Cost: £25 

Figures used in the above representative example (other than the Representative APR) are for illustrative purposes only.

*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.

**Each April, the monthly price shown, plus out of bundle charges, will increase by that year’s January CPI rate + 3.9%. Device Plans will not be affected. 25GB roam fair use & terms apply: vodafone.co.uk/terms. Vodafone EVO: Device Plan Credit Agreement with a Data Plan. You can pay off your Device Plan early and, if you do, keep your Data Plan on a 30-day contract or leave. Full terms and conditions and Charges Guide.Finance subject to status and credit checks. 18+. Direct debit required. Credit provided by Vodafone Limited, FCA Number: 712210, Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, RG14 2FN

***48 months is available on selected tablets and laptops.

****Only available on tablets and not available on laptops 

*****25GB roam fair use applies

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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