Inaki Berroeta, Vodafone Malta's chief executive officer, last week announced that the mobile operator expected to end another successful year by clocking 200,000 clients on its customer base.

Speaking to journalists during a lunch for journalists on Friday, Mr Berroeta said the company was celebrating with customers by launching a series of campaigns aimed at existing subscribers and at rewarding new customers. Offers include free credit, reduced call rates, a range of mobile phones, and offers including free phones.

Mr Berroeta also highlighted Vodafone's achievements for 2007: "Earlier this year we launched WiMAX, and we now have all of Malta and Gozo covered with this service which provides our customers with fixed line telephony and Internet. We have also extended our 3G and HSDPA coverage, providing both indoor and outdoor coverage, and we expect to have full coverage by the second quarter of 2008, ensuring our customers have access to the latest technology both at home and in the office as well as outside."

In line with its corporate responsibility commitment, Vodafone is also promoting handset recycling this Christmas, giving customers Lm1 (€2.33) off the Vodafone 225 handset when they hand in their old mobile phone.

This Christmas, Vodafone is also supporting the Association for Abandoned Animals. Calendars featuring dogs at the AAA sanctuary with some of Malta's most popular and most loved personalities will be available for sale from Vodafone shops at Lm2 (€4.66). All proceeds will be donated to AAA.

"2007 was also a big year for our Music Jam Club. Through our associations with Malta's leading artists, as well as our involvement in major concerts which took place in Malta this year, we offered our customers exclusive access to top musical events. The success of the club has ensured that we will do our best to continue offering more exclusive opportunities next year," Mr Berroeta said.

With the advent of Mobile Virtual Network Operators and more developments in technology, Vodafone promises to bring more value to its customers next year.