Belarus Testing Free GPRS Service

Belarus' Velcom has begun testing its GPRS network for its "Standard" and "Business +" tariff consumers. During the testing period - from February 24 to March 31, 2003 - GPRS service is provided for free. Traffic volume for the subscriber in the period of GPRS testing is not limited.

"By presenting batch communications GPRS we are glad to be the first among cellular communication operators in Belarus to suggest new technology of GSM-networks to the users, - said Yuri Akimov, General director of the company. - New Velcom services based on GPRS is a new and a unique opportunity for all categories of the population to use the information technologies in a more effective way, the importance of which can be hardly underestimated in the modern world. Provision of the modern high-tech technologies of cellular communications of the world standard is one of the principals of our company, what strengthens Velcom leading positions in the telecommunication market of Belarus and lets us to look into future with confidence."

Posted to the site on 3rd March 2003