Roaming Lite from MTS
Source: http://mskit.ru/, November 4 2009
MTS launched a new service called Roaming Lite in macro-region Center.
The service enables its subscribers to use limited number of services while in roaming. It should be noted, that usually in autumn mobile operators are not so active in making roaming offers to their subscribers: most active in this segment is in vocation or holiday seasons.
Roaming Lite was launched in MTS network in macro-region Center. The special feature of this offer is that it can be subscribed by sending USSD request from mobile, Internet Assistant and Mobile Assistant services, as well as by sending SMS message. Traditional way to subscribe to International Access and International and National Roaming is personal visiting of mobile salons by subscriber or his/her authorized representative, and often there are some complications with this approach. Besides, there is an option to subscribe to the service via operator’s Call Center. This way, the service launch of Roaming Lite significantly simplifies service subscription.
Also, Roaming Lite provides subscriber with only limited number of network services. So, as part of this service, it subscribers can receive all incoming voice calls, make outgoing voice calls, including international calls, as well as to receive SMS while they travel in Ukraine, Belorussia, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Finland and etc. However, this service makes outgoing SMS and mobile Internet unavailable. By subscribing to the service, its subscriber also can use international communication while being in his MTS home region, as well as in the intranetwork roaming of MTS.
Another convenient feature of the service is that subscription to the service is free of charge and there is no subscription fee. Payment for roaming calls is charged according to standard roaming tariffs of MTS. Besides, within Roaming Lite, there is a possibility to activate Close Countries option, enabling to get discounts for several roaming services.
