Vodafone ties up with Bulgaria's Mobiltel

LONDON, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Vodafone will partner with Mobiltel, the Bulgarian mobile operator of Telekom Austria.

Under the agreement Mobiltel will provide customers with Vodafone products and services. The Vodafone line will be dual branded in Bulgaria by Mobiltel.

"Our strategic relationship with Mobiltel significantly enhances Vodafone's service footprint in Central Europe and builds upon our excellent relationship with members of the Mobilkom Austria Group. Vodafone is increasingly able to offer its customers a seamless service offering when travelling in Central Europe, with a presence in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary and Romania," Arun Sarin, chief executive at Vodafone, said in a news release.