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22nd Febuary 2006 - Vodafone, the world's leading mobile
network operator, today announces it has signed a Partner
Agreement with Mobiltel, the Bulgarian mobile operator of
Telekom Austria.
Under the terms of the agreement, Mobiltel will be able to
provide their customers with Vodafone products and services
for international voice and data roaming, business and consumer
propositions.
Vodafone's products and services will be dual branded in
Bulgaria by Mobiltel, combining Mobiltel's nationally recognised
brand with Vodafone's global brand.
The mutually beneficial relationship also provides Vodafone,
its subsidiaries, affiliates, joint ventures and Partner customers'
with seamless access to Vodafone's international mobile services
whilst travelling in Bulgaria.
In addition, the agreement provides scope for close co-operation
on multinational corporate accounts and for Mobiltel to benefit
from Vodafone's handset procurement when launching Vodafone's
products and services in Bulgaria.
"Our strategic relationship with Mobiltel significantly
enhances Vodafone's service footprint in Central Europe and
builds upon our excellent relationship with members of the
Mobilkom Austria Group. Vodafone is increasingly able to offer
its customers a seamless service offering when travelling
in Central Europe, with a presence in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary and Romania," said
Arun Sarin, Chief Executive at Vodafone. "We intend to
develop our relationship with Mobiltel to ensure both Vodafone
and Mobiltel customers have the very best in mobile services."
Josef Vinatzer, Chief Executive, Mobiltel, said: "With
this strategic cooperation we strengthen our position as the
undisputed market leader who innovates the telecom market
in Bulgaria. The partnership allows us to immediately broaden
our portfolio with the best and very successful telecom products
and services. Vodafone will prove to be our natural partner
to further innovate and develop the telecom market in Bulgaria".
Including Mobiltel, Vodafone now has Partner Networks in
32 markets, covering the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia.
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