BT Italia becomes full MVNO, targets business sector

News Wireless Italy 7 JUL 2014
BT Italia becomes full MVNO, targets business sector
BT Italia, the Italian subsidiary of British Telecom, has confirmed that it has started to operate as a full MVNO, while becoming the first company in Italy to focus exclusively on the business sector. In a statement, BT Italia said that the company was now totally independent in its management of SIM cards, services and offers and was committed to continuing its investment in the Italian market, where it has been present for over 20 years. 

Gianluca Cimini, BT Italia CEO, said the goal was to continue to stand out as a highly innovative telecoms and IT operator that was fully attentive to the needs of companies and central and local government. "Our new mobile infrastructure, combined with our expertise as a global operator in Italy with more than 1,000 telecoms and IT specialists, will enable us to support the many excellent Italian companies as they grow in local and international markets, as well as BT's major global customers," said Cimini.


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