COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 17, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- TDC (NYSE:TLD).
Today, TDC Mobil, the leading mobile communications provider in Denmark, has entered into an international roaming partnership with Vodafone. Under the terms of the agreement, the first of its kind in the mobile industry, TDC Mobil and Vodafone will cooperate in developing and marketing international roaming products and services to international travelers and corporate customers.
The agreement includes assisted roaming on Vodafone's international mobile networks. The ability to offer advanced international roaming services is a competitive advantage, which puts TDC Mobil's customers in a more favorable position as well as it does for Vodafone's customers roaming in Denmark.
"Our international roaming partnership provides a good competitive platform. TDC's mobile customers will be able to use new advanced services, also when travelling abroad. This puts TDC Mobil in a strong position as these services are expected to drive future revenues," says Henning Vest, President of TDC Mobile International.
The agreement does not affect TDC Mobil's current roaming agreements with other operators.
For further information please contact TDC Investor Relations at +45 3343 7680.
TDC, formerly Tele Danmark, is a Danish-based European full-service provider of communications solutions. It is organized in seven main business lines; TDC Tele Danmark, TDC Mobile International, TDC Internet, TDC Switzerland, TDC Cable TV, TDC Services and TDC Directories. TDC is the leading provider of communications services in Denmark, the second-largest communications provider in Switzerland and holds significant interests in a range of communications companies across Northern and Continental Europe. TDC was privatized in 1994. Today, SBC Communications owns a 41.6% stake in TDC and the remaining shares are held by individual and institutional shareowners all over the world.
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