VODAFONE & GLOBACOM - PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

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Vodafone Group Plc

06 November 2015

 

6 November 2015

VODAFONE AND GLOBACOM LIMITED ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Vodafone and Globacom Limited today jointly announced a new, non-equity partnership agreement that covers Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.

Under the Partner Market agreement, Vodafone and Globacom will work together to boost significantly the experience for consumer and business customers, utilising a wide range of their world-beating mobile, voice and data products and unrivalled global experience.

Vodafone Partner Markets Chief Executive Stefano Gastaut said: "We are delighted to welcome Globacom to the Vodafone Partner Markets community which now spans 57 countries across six continents.  This strategic partnership with Globacom for Nigeria and the Republic of Benin will help deliver enhanced roaming benefits for Globacom's consumer and multinational corporate customers, including countries where we have an ultra-fast 4G network. Vodafone will gain from Globacom's expertise and deep understanding of African markets."

Globacom's Executive Director for Special Projects, Mr. Mike Jituboh said: "This partnership is unique and far-reaching, giving corporate and individual subscribers on the Globacom network in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin an edge, particularly in voice and data services.  The partnership is in line with Globacom's tradition of partnering with global leaders to avail consumers of the best telecommunications services."

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About Vodafone

Vodafone is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone has mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 57 more, and fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 30 June 2015, Vodafone had 449 million mobile customers and 12 million fixed broadband customers. For more information, please visit: www.vodafone.com.

About Vodafone Partner Markets

Vodafone's Partner Markets team works to form strategic alliances with operators all over the world, partnering to offer a range of global products and services that extend Vodafone's reach into local markets.   Vodafone Partner Market agreements vary from roaming and service resale to full partner branding.  Established in 2002, Vodafone Partner Markets now partners with 37 companies in 57 countries.

About Globacom

Globacom is Africa's most admired brand with a commitment to build the best telecommunication network in the continent. Since inception in 2003, the company has been committed to revolutionary and innovative services. It was the first telecommunication network to introduce the Per Second Billing Service, Mobile Internet, Blackberry, 3G and numerous other cutting edge products and services in Nigeria, clearly the biggest economy in Africa. One of its major accomplishments is its international submarine cable, Glo 1, which connects Africa to Europe and the United States of America.  Glo 1 has provided the much needed Internet bandwidth in Africa. The company has over 40 million subscribers in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic.

For further information visit: www.gloworld.com.

 

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