Vodafone Group Plc NEW PARTNERSHIP - OMAN FUTURE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
05 Settembre 2019 - 09:30AM
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Vodafone Group Plc
05 September 2019
5 September 2019
VODAFONE AND OMAN FUTURE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (OFT) ANNOUNCE NEW
PARTNERSHIP THAT WILL BRING THE VODAFONE BRAND TO OMAN
Vodafone Group and Oman Future Telecommunications ("OFT") today
announced a strategic partnership agreement in the Sultanate of
Oman as part of Vodafone's Partner Markets programme.
Under the non-equity agreement, the companies will work together
to roll out a new mobile network and develop a number of new
services using the Vodafone brand in Oman to drive the next stage
in the development of the country's telecommunications market.
The development of the new network under the Vodafone brand in
Oman will commence immediately with commercial launch planned for
the second half of 2020. Vodafone Partner Markets Chief Executive
Diego Massidda said: "I am delighted to start this strategic
partnership with OFT, and I look forward to developing this new
network operator and Oman's digital economy. I am confident that
this will build into a strong, lasting relationship that will
benefit customers of both companies."
Fahad Al Busaidi, Managing Director of Itqan Tech Development,
which is the leading entity of the 3(rd) mobile operator consortium
- OFT, commented: "We are delighted to start our strategic
partnership with Vodafone, as part of our digital transformation
journey in Oman. Undoubtedly, the launch of the Vodafone brand in
Oman will be the most significant event in the telecoms market over
recent years. The implementation of the company's unique global
technological and marketing expertise in Oman will have a positive
impact for consumers, businesses and the economy. I am excited to
be working with a global leader in telecommunications, and
leveraging their experience and expertise."
Vodafone Regional Executive and Programme Director Jacek Passia
said: "We are going to bring the best of Vodafone's innovation,
services and expertise to Oman. We will build Vodafone Oman to
provide the best possible customer experience. The launch of
Vodafone Oman will be delivered by a joint team of Vodafone and
local Omani personnel, as upskilling of the Omani workforce is a
key focus of our partnership"
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For further information:
Vodafone Group
Media Relations Investor Relations
www.vodafone.com/media/contact IR@vodafone.co.uk
Oman Future Telecommunications
Musab Al Dhamri
musab@oman70holding.om
Tel: +968 9922 2068
About Vodafone Group
Vodafone Group is one of the world's leading telecoms and
technology service providers. We have extensive experience in
connectivity, convergence and the Internet of Things, as well as
championing mobile financial services and digital transformation in
emerging markets.
Vodafone Group has mobile operations in 24 countries, partners
with mobile networks in 43 more, and fixed broadband operations in
19 markets. As of 30 June 2019, Vodafone Group had approximately
640 million mobile customers, 21 million fixed broadband customers
and 14 million TV customers, including all of the customers in
Vodafone's joint ventures and associates. 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 30 companies in 43
countries.
About OFT
Oman Future Telecommunication Company SAOC is dedicated for the
establishment of the long-awaited 3(d) mobile operator in the
Sultanate of Oman. The main aim of the company is to drive the
growth and development of technology and telecommunications
industry, leading the Sultanate into a new era of innovation and
creativity.
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