YuMobile Kenya to route int'l calls via Tata Comm

MUMBAI, INDIA: Telecom service provider Tata Communications and Essar Telecom Kenya (YuMobile), a unit of Essar Group, signed an agreement, according to which the latter will route all its international voice traffic through Tata Communications’ network. 

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Madhur Taneja, country manager, YuMobile, said: "We understand the importance of tying up with partners who can deliver the best in their field of expertise. Working with Tata Communications ensures that we’re able to deliver the highest call service quality to our customers today, and in the future, as our subscriber base grows.  Having access to Tata Communications’ extensive global network and advanced voice traffic management tools allow us to focus on our core business and the latest mobile technology advancements, giving us the competitive edge in the booming African mobile market.”

Michel Guyot, president, Global Voice Solutions, Tata Communications, said: “Becoming YuMobile’s sole provider for international voice termination is a unique deal for us in Africa. Africa represents one of the strongest growth opportunities in the voice sector and our experience in the region means that we are ideally placed to help YuMobile build its business in Kenya. The solutions that we offer enable our customers to become more competitive in their regions by reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving service quality, while allowing them to focus on core services.”