MTS offers special rates for femtocells

Russian mobile operator MTS has introduced discounted rates for its subscribers using femtocells. The operator claims the new rates will enable corporate subscribers to reduce expenses for telecommunicatiomns services by 40 percent. A flat-rate RUB 400 monthly subscription has been introduced, including 400 minutes of on-net calls within the home region and 400 minutes of calls to networks of other fixed and mobile operators. The free calls are valid when calling within the coverage area of the femtocell. The offer is available for corporate subscribers in Central and North-Western Russia.