17/06/2009 12:59
VivaCell-MTS reaches 3G roaming agreements with 16 operators
Following the introduction of its 3G network, VivaCell-MTS simultaneously started providing 3G roaming service to enable its subscribers travelling abroad to use high-speed mobile Internet in host countries, the company's public relations department says.
As of today, VivaCell-MTS subscribers can enjoy access to 3G network services of 16 operators in 14 countries, provided they own a compatible 3G mobile phone. 3G-roaming is opened for VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Belgium, Egypt, Estonia, France, Hong Kong, Iceland, Macedonia, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Tanzania, Colombia and Sweden.
Staying in touch and always be connected is everyone’s’ priority nowadays. VivaCell-MTS strives to cope with the fast-developing technologies, to keep its customers at the forefront of technological developments and to provide them with best quality services tailored to meet their individual needs in communication, including international roaming. “Provision of 3G roaming services to subscribers-travelers is an important milestone on our path to ensure the best possible experience of mobile communication for VivaCell-MTS subscribers. More cellular operators will be added to the list of VivaCell-MTS’ 3G roaming partners in the near future," – said VivaCell-MTS General Manager.
The Company will continue to increase the list of countries where subscribers can use voice communication and modern mobile services, based on GPRS/EDGE and 3G technologies.
To note that from the first day of its operation, VivaCell-MTS has significantly expanded the list of countries where its subscribers could roam; by bringing the total to 177 countries and 375 mobile operators (does not include the number of MTS Group roaming operators). In addition to that the Company achieved 68 CAMEL roaming partners in 44 countries and 87 GPRS roaming partners in 56 countries. In many countries roaming for VivaCell-MTS subscribers is provided by more than one mobile network.
After full integration with MTS Group, VivaCell-MTS subscribers will also benefit from MTS Group’s large portfolio of roaming partners worldwide.