- a strategic alliance which will see the introduction of an exclusive range of Vodafone products and services made available for Entel PCS customers in the Republic of Chile.
Under the terms of this agreement, Entel PCS has access to specific Vodafone knowledge and expertise and will be able to provide their customers with selected Vodafone roaming and eventually business and consumer products.
These products and services will include a range of push-email devices and Vodafone branded handsets. In addition to Entel PCS's current product portfolio the company will be able to offer a series of Vodafone-branded mobile broadband USB modems, which will enable customers to access the internet from their laptops at broadband speeds over Entel PCS's mobile network.
Vodafone's products and services will be marketed in Chile under Vodafone's global brand, enhancing Entel PCS's nationally recognised brand. In addition, the two companies will also work closely on information and best-practice sharing in order to enhance future offerings and customer services.
Commenting on the agreement, Hatem Dowidar, CEO, Vodafone Partner Markets, commented: "Through this agreement with Entel PCS, Vodafone will be able to increase its brand recognition and extend its product range to one of the most developed markets in Latin America.
"Chile is a leading market for mobile communications in the region, and Entel PCS is in a stronger position to improve the provision of enhanced voice and data products, including Entel PCS's current HSDPA internet access mobile network for customers eager for greater access to international products and services."
Richard Büchi, President of Entel PCS added: "We are very pleased to have agreed to this alliance with Vodafone which will enable Entel PCS and our customers to become part of a global network, whilst still maintaining the advantages of being a local operator.
"Entel PCS has a deep knowledge of both its customers and the Chilean telecommunications market, which has allowed us to compete successfully with international operators. Our company leads the main financial, brand and service indicators, and this alliance with Vodafone will be a key feature in maintaining this leadership in an increasingly globalised world
"Now that we are partners of the world's largest international mobile network, we will complement standards, have a greater purchasing power and generate an important critical mass. Obviously, this is an advantage, for both our end customers and Entel PCS as a company".
- Vodafone Group-
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