European Smartphone 2010-2011 - Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000:

What EISA had to say, "Based on the Android operating system, the Galaxy S is a ‘jewel in the crown’ for demanding users wanting to be connected, entertained and updated on the move. It is equipped with a huge 4-inch (10.16 cm) AMOLED, 800x480 pixel touch screen providing an exceptional viewing experience. The on-board 5 megapixel camera is without flash, but with video recording of 720p. Interconnectivity brings together Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi with DLNA, a hotspot function and AllShare which allows content to be shared between the mobile and Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players. It’s a well made device that should capture the attention of every mobile phone lover."

European Mobile Phone 2010-2011 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini:

What EISA had to say, "he Xperia X10 mini from Sony Ericsson is a very small and stylish mobile phone. Nonetheless, it delivers excellent performance with a comprehensive range of features such as GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G and a 5 megapixel camera with flash. The phone runs on the Android platform and offers users the full benefits of a much larger device although it’s touch screen size is just 2.55-inch (6.48 cm) . Its small size and weight and variety of vivid case colours make it perfect for introducing the fairer sex to smartphone technology"
Both of these Android Phones are available from Vodafone.
[Source eisa.eu]

Verizon Wireless, provider of the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network, has been ranked highest in customer care among wireless phone service providers in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Wireless Customer Care Performance Study(SM) – Volume 1, released 02/04/2010.

Based on responses from more than 9,600 wireless subscribers who contacted their wireless service providers by phone, in stores or online last year and were surveyed by J. D. Power and Associates between July and December of 2009, Verizon Wireless continued to perform as an industry leader with an overall satisfaction score of 753, 14 points above the overall industry average. Verizon Wireless’ score included former Alltel customers in retained markets.

Verizon Wireless regularly enhances and expands its customer service capabilities to serve its growing customer base:

By Phone – Verizon Wireless recently introduced an after-call survey to provide fast, direct feedback from more customers to help the company further improve the customer experience.

In Stores – Verizon Wireless continues to roll out its evolutionary design in new and existing company-owned and -operated Communications Stores, offering shoppers a high-tech, hands-on experience with wireless voice, data, music and video services.

Online – Verizon Wireless customers can manage their accounts online using My Verizon, the company’s online account management and customer service tool. My Verizon provides customers with 24/7 online access to all their billing, payment and account-related information and offers customers the ability to view and pay bills online through the company’s Green Bill, check account balances, change addresses, track airtime usage, analyze monthly spending trends or change account features.