NEW YORK, LONDON and BERTRANGE, Luxembourg, Feb. 5, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Millicom International Cellular S.A. (``Millicom") (Nasdaq:MICC) today announces that it has acquired 26% of Millicom Tanzania Ltd from the Government of Tanzania, bringing Millicom's ownership to 84%.
Tanzania is Millicom's largest market in Africa. With a population of approximately 35 million and with mobile penetration of less than 3%, it has significant growth potential.
Marc Beuls, President and CEO of Millicom commented: ''This acquisition is part of MIC's strategy of buying out partners in order to increase ownership of existing businesses."
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Millicom International Cellular S.A. is a global telecommunications investor with cellular operations in Asia, Latin America and Africa. It currently has a total of 16 cellular operations and licenses in 15 countries. The Group's cellular operations have a combined population under license of approximately 382 million people. In addition, MIC provides high-speed wireless data services in five countries.
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