Vodafone, Swisscom Get it On

NEWBURY, UK -- Swisscom (Switzerland) AG and Vodafone today announced an extension of their strategic partnership agreement.

This partnership will enable both companies to fully support the communications needs of large businesses and multinational companies and continue to offer beneficial roaming arrangements to Vodafone and Swisscom customers. The companies will also jointly source and deploy a full range of products and services targeted at the business and consumer markets.

Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will continue to jointly procure phones, network equipment, service platforms and other technology infrastructure.

Morten Lundal, Vodafone’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Switzerland is an important communications market and we are pleased to be extending our partnership with Swisscom, the market leader. The agreement enhances our ability to serve our international customers headquartered in Switzerland and to continue to offer them a full range of international products and services.”

Vodafone Group plc (NYSE: VOD)

Swisscom AG (NYSE: SCM)