3 March 2020
VODAFONE EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IN UKRAINE
Following the change of ownership of Vodafone Ukraine, Vodafone Group has extended its partnership agreement with the company.
Vodafone Ukraine will continue to use the Vodafone brand, and the company will also enjoy direct access to Vodafone's central procurement and roaming services. The new agreement looks to deliver further synergies, with the two companies collaborating on a range of consumer and business products. This includes ongoing support for Vodafone Ukraine's recently launched IoT managed connectivity service, which leverages Vodafone Group's world-leading IoT platform. Vodafone will also provide strategic and operational network and IT support, and there is scope for further future collaboration on the digital reform of public services and smart city solutions in Ukraine.
The partnership to date has seen Vodafone Ukraine incorporate a number of Vodafone's global assets into local services, like the My Vodafone App, and self-care solutions. It has also seen the rollout of products and services used by Vodafone customers around the world, such as unlimited data tariffs, Roam Like Home and Vodafone Red tariffs.
Vodafone Partner Markets Chief Executive Diego Massidda said: "We have enjoyed a close relationship with Vodafone Ukraine for the last five years, and we are delighted that this will continue under their new owners. We look forward to continuing to bring the best of Vodafone's international services and expertise, providing strategic advice and sharing global best practice for the benefit of their customers."
Vodafone Ukraine's Chief Executive Officer Olga Ustynova, said: "Vodafone Group's continuing support and partnership with Vodafone Ukraine reflects the potential and attractiveness of Ukraine. As we continue to develop and expand the country's digital expertise, we are confident that our collaboration will help us reach our full potential."
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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 42 more, and fixed broadband operations in 19 markets. As of 31 December 2019, Vodafone Group had approximately 625 million mobile customers, 27 million fixed broadband customers and 22 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 28 companies in 43 countries.
About Vodafone Ukraine
Vodafone Ukraine is one of the largest wireless providers in Ukraine. Its 3G network covers 86% of population of Ukraine and 4G covers 69% of its population. Vodafone Ukraine provides mobile services to 19,8 million subscribers. For more information, please visit: www.vodafone.ua.
