Vodafone ties up with Chilean telecom firm Entel PCS

The world's largest international mobile network, Vodafone has signed a strategic alliance with Chilean telecommunications firm Entel PCS to introduce the exclusive range of Vodafone products and services for Entel PCS customers in the Republic of Chile.

Through this partnership 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.

Under the terms of this agreement, Entel PCS will have 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.

The 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.