LONDON (Alliance News) - Vodafone Group PLC and Africa's Globacom Ltd on Friday said they have formed a new, non-equity partnership agreement that covers Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.
Vodafone and Globacom said they will work together to "boost significantly" the experience for consumer and business customers, through their mobile, voice and data products.
"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," Vodafone Partner Markets Chief Executive Stefano Gastaut said in a statement.
"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," Globacom's Executive Director for Special Projects Mike Jituboh said in a statement.
Shares in Vodafone were flat at 216.55 pence on Friday in London.
By Samuel Agini; samagini@alliancenews.com; @samuelagini
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