WirelessG announced today (13 November 2013) that it has been appointed as the exclusive provider of Wi-Fi data products to Vodacom.
The purpose of the deal will be for Vodacom to bundle G-Connect Wi-Fi data products with certain mobile product offerings.
Vodacom will offer these bundled products as a new product range through its entire retail distribution network.
“The technical scope and implementation specifics of WirelessG’s appointment are currently being formalized between the parties,” WirelessG said.
It is anticipated to be rolled-out during the first quarter of 2014.
In terms of the agreement, WirelessG will roll-out and integrate a national Wi-Fi network which comprises of no less than 6,000 Wi-Fi hotspots over the next 5 years.
“The parties are already engaged in rolling-out the strategic objectives we have agreed upon,” said WirelessG CEO, Carel van der Merwe.
As part of the agreement, WirelessG is also entitled to distribute and resell all Vodacom’s products.
“We welcome a new era of Wi-Fi, where it is offered as part of the mainstream mobile offering through the largest telecommunications channel in South Africa,” said van der Merwe.
“We expect a change in the connectivity landscape and interest in Wi-Fi due to the fact that it will be more prominently available as a complimentary service to 3G and offered by a market leader such as Vodacom.”
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