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First mobile virtual network operator launched in Vietnam

Indochina Telecom Company on April 25 in Hanoi launched Vietnam's first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) – Itelecom, becoming the sixth telecoms provider in the country.
First mobile virtual network operator launched in Vietnam ảnh 1Indochina Telecom Company has launched Vietnam's first mobile virtual network operator – Itelecom in Hanoi, becoming the sixth telecoms provider in the country. (Photo: Indochina Telecom)

Hanoi (VNA) - Indochina Telecom Company on April 25 in Hanoi launchedVietnam's first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) – Itelecom, becoming thesixth telecoms provider in the country.

The new mobile phone network with prefix number of 087 aims to bring flexibletelecom services and stable quality at a reasonable cost.

Indochina Telecom Company has launched the MVNO by signing with VNPT to use itsmobile phone infrastructure – one of the telecom firms with best coverage andquality in the country.

In the initial phase, Itelcom will be introduced to workers at industrial zonesin nine provinces and cities including Ha Noi, Thai Nguyen, Vinh Phuc, BacGiang, Bac Ninh, Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, Long An and Dong Nai.

It will connect with all of telecom networks which have unused mobile phonecapacity to create the most convenient services at reasonable costs. Inaddition, it will diversify mobile phone packages for different segments suchas low-income earners, students and workers. - VNA
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