Overview

• The offer applies to contract customers who finance a smartphone in installments and is included free on GigaMobil M and GigaMobil Young M or higher, while XS and S users can add it for €3.99 per month.
• Service begins on August 27 and the add-on ends automatically after five years, with the option to cancel monthly.
• Vodafone extends the standard two-year manufacturer warranty to five years and will replace the battery if capacity falls below 80% without user-caused damage.
• Damage from water, heat, drops, manipulation or other external influences is excluded from the promise.
• Coverage is presented in the context of new EU requirements for five years of updates and stricter battery durability rules, with press noting Germany’s 2.5-year average replacement cycle and a €240 five-year cost for the paid tier.