Vodafone Australia Executive Denies Sale Rumours

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10:40 pm on May 18, 2007 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Wireless, Corporate

Australian mobile phone provider, Vodafone Australia, has quelled speculation that it would be sold by its UK-based parent, denying a recent report in New Zealand’s National Business Review.

“Vodafone has absolutely no intention of selling its Australian or New Zealand operations,” commented Vodafone Australia CMO, John Casey.

The National Business Review article had claimed there were strong indications that Vodafone Group, the world’s largest wireless carrier, was seeking to unload its businesses in Australia and New Zealand, and that Australian telecom incumbent, Telstra was a likely buyer.