Vodafone, Hutchison Agree to Share Irish Phone Networks

Vodafone Group Plc agreed to share its wireless infrastructure with Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. in Ireland as the companies seek to reduce costs.

Vodafone and Hutchison’s Three Ireland unit will combine their mobile-phone networks in about 2,000 locations, eliminating duplicate sites, the companies said in a statement yesterday. The joint venture will be responsible for purchasing equipment and maintaining the sites.