Vodafone's VeryMe rewards program presents loyal customers with a free gift every Friday, ranging from cinema tickets and exclusive ticket pre-orders, to free coffees, cookies, popcorn and meal deals. In a development described as a UK first, Vodafone customers can now pass on that freebie to a friend or family member, even if they are not on a Vodafone deal themselves. The VeryMe service has been active since 2018 and has distributed over 28 million rewards to date.
The first eligible gift available for forwarding to a friend is a free blockbuster movie. Vodafone has partnered with CHILI to offer free movie rentals worth up to £4.99. To forward a gift, customers must open the My Vodafone app, select VeryMe Rewards, and choose the "Send Gift" option. The gift can be sent via WhatsApp, text, or email. While VeryMe itself is not a new program, the ability to distribute deals to non-Vodafone users represents a new feature.
Vodafone Promotional Offers and Free Data Events
Vodafone has historically offered various promotional events for its prepaid customers. One such event, termed the "weekend freedom trial," provided free data charges every weekend for customers on AU$30, AU$40, and AU$50 Prepaid Caps across Australia. This trial ran from February 7 until April 26, 2015. Additionally, during this period, Vodafone offered free standard international calls to five popular overseas destinations: China, India, New Zealand, the US, and the UK. The free data and calling window began at 12:00 a.m. Saturday and concluded at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
In a separate compensation event following a nationwide network outage, Vodafone offered free data to customers from midnight AEST on Friday, June 20, until 3:00 a.m. AEST on Monday, June 23, 2014. The outage was attributed to a network transmission failure in Western Australia that impacted the national network, preventing some customers from calling, texting, or using mobile data.
Vodafone SIM Offers and Logistics
Vodafone has offered free SIM cards that include 40GB of data plus unlimited talk and text for 6 months. These offers are marketed as completely free for the duration, providing beneficiaries with significant data connectivity and a local phone number.
Regarding delivery methods, device orders are delivered via DPD. Orders placed before 10:00 p.m. are eligible for next working day delivery. SIM-only orders are delivered through Royal Mail 1st class post; this service is not tracked, but orders typically arrive between three and five business days after placement. Customers also have the option to order online and collect items from their nearest Vodafone store. In-store collection allows for additional assistance with device setup or content transfer.
Device Policies and Additional Savings
The majority of Vodafone phones are unlocked, including major brands like Apple and Samsung, allowing the use of SIMs from other networks. In rare cases where a phone is locked to Vodafone, the device can be unlocked within 72 hours by submitting an unlock code request.
Vodafone operates a trade-in program where customers can exchange old tech for cash, credit, or discounts on new devices. An instant guaranteed quote is provided via the trade-in tool. Payment options include bank transfer, savings on the Airtime plan, or credit for future purchases.
For customers looking to save, Vodafone frequently offers deals on selected handsets and plans, including refurbished mobile phones, tablets, wearables, SIM-only plans, and home broadband packages. These deals have previously offered up to £500 off devices, particularly around holidays like Christmas and Black Friday. Additionally, a buy-back price guarantee is available for select models, allowing customers to receive a guaranteed price when upgrading the following year.
Conclusion
Vodafone's VeryMe Rewards program has evolved to allow customers to share specific weekly freebies, such as movie rentals, with non-Vodafone users via the My Vodafone app. The program has a long history of distributing millions of rewards. Vodafone has also utilized weekend data promotions and international calling offers for prepaid customers in the past, particularly following network disruptions. Standard operational details regarding SIM delivery, device unlocking, and trade-in options provide further utility for customers.