MTS India partners with 433 GSM Networks in 231 Countries; Launches International Roaming for its customers

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand with over 13 million wireless customers today created history with the launch of International Roaming services for its prepaid subscribers enabling them to roam across 433 GSM networks in 231 countries. The company has also launched a dual mode SIM card which would work both on GSM handsets while abroad and on OMH CDMA handsets while in India. With this announcement, MTS becomes the first telecom operator in the country to provide international data roaming for CDMA prepaid customers.

MTS customers on international roaming would have access to GPRS services in 206 countries on 322 telecom networks. Additionally, MTS customers will be able to enjoy HSDPA services in 114 countries on 145 roaming networks.

According to Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, MTS India, "We at MTS are always looking at innovation in our products and services to enhance customer experience. With a view to enhance connectivity and convenience, we have now introduced international roaming services for our customers. This would enable our customers to stay connected while traveling abroad without changing their phone numbers and also enjoy seamless data connectivity on the go, internationally".

Raghunatha Chary, Regional Vice President Sales, India, MACH, commented: "We are delighted that MTS India selected our market leading Inter-Standard Roaming solution to be the first in India to provide its pre-paid customers with seamless access to international roaming on GSM networks across the world. Our solution enables MTS India to deliver a full portfolio of voice services and applications to its

MACH's Inter-Standard Roaming Solution enables CDMA operators around the world to provide their pre-paid and post-paid customers with seamless access to international roaming on GSM and high-speed 3G networks and other wireless technologies. It is both quick and easy to implement, providing a cost-effective extension of network coverage and reducing customer churn. It offers an efficient and value added approach for CDMA operators, unlocking new revenue opportunities, and providing service continuity for their customers as they travel. This is especially useful when network operators across the world are working towards providing seamless connectivity to their customers.