Vodafone to launch carrier services business

Vodafone announced Monday it would be launching a carrier services business after its takeover and integration of Cable & Wireless Worldwide.

Vodafone announced Monday it would be launching a carrier services business after its takeover and integration of Cable & Wireless Worldwide.

The new unit, Vodafone Carrier Services, will be launched at the International Telecoms Week in Chicago from May 13th to 15th.

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It will combine the carrier services of Vodafone's operating companies and Cable & Wireless into one integrated global group.

Vodafone Carrier Services will offer carrier pre-selection (CSP) with adaptable voice and data services.

"The industry needs to work together to solve the commercial, operational and technical challenges of delivering end-to-end telecoms services," Chief Executive Officer, Brian Fitzpatrick, said.

"Vodafone Carrier Services aims to promote collaboration in the global telecoms industry - bringing together carriers and service providers from the fixed and mobile worlds to deliver new services and drive innovation."

Shares fell 0.15% to 194.05p at 08:19 Monday.

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