SSTL launches MTS Services in Gujarat

GURGAON, INDIA: Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), a joint venture between Sistema of Russia and the Shyam group of India, today announced the launch of its mobile telephony services under the MTS brand in Gujarat.

The launch extends the company’s national footprint to 13 telecom circles including the entire Western region of India. With the launch, MTS customers in Gujarat will now have access to the nationally successful ½ paisa per second prepaid tariff plan enabling them to connect anywhere within the state, said a press release.

MTS mobile users will also have the benefit of ‘Timeage’, that enables MTS customers to derive best mileage for the money invested in mobile services and handset bundled offers.

Vsevolod Rozanov, president and CEO, Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. said, “This is an extremely proud moment for us. With the launch of our services in Gujarat, MTS takes another big step in expanding its national footprint across the country. Mobile customers in Gujarat will now get to experience the services of a global brand like MTS, which stands for world class telecom services backed by seamless connectivity on a congestion free network.”

Company’s launch plan includes an investment of Rs 100 Crore in Gujarat. These funds will be utilised in building the service network for MTS customers across the circle. Over the next 3 months, MTS customers would be serviced by an extensive network of over 150 dealers and 31000 retail outlets across the state, the release added.