Vodacom gets stake in be-Mobile?

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The Monitor can reveal that South Africa's Vodacom cellular network, has successfully concluded a deal to get a stake in Be-Mobile as a technical partner.

Sources say the transaction could be officially announced in two months. Be-Mobile is said to be struggling to roll-out 3G cellphone technology, trailing behind the likes of Mascom, which is supported by Portugal telecom, and Orange, which is powered by Orange International.

Twinning with Vodacom is thus envisaged to enable Be-Mobile to not only smoothly offer 3G technology but also prepare it to launch 4G technology, also known as LTE.

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