Taking a stand5 Mar 2022 17:38
Just about nobody left soon doing anything with Russia;
Developing Telecoms article
Vodafone Group broke off a 14-year partnership with Russian operator MTS, following waves of other firms in multiple sectors breaking professional ties with the country, after the invasion of Ukraine commenced.
In a statement, UK-based Vodafone Group said: “Vodafone confirms that it has suspended its partner market agreement with MTS.”
The decision was announced only two months after the two operators extended their partnership to 2023. As part of the deal Vodafone would give MTS access to its expertise in procurement, marketing and network operations. The agreement dates back to 2008 covering those areas but was also expanded to cover a series of joint projects.