Tele2 signs roaming signaling agreement with Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier
Stockholm – To secure great connectivity for roaming customers, Tele2 AB (“Tele2”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: TEL2 A and TEL2 B) has signed an international signaling agreement with Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier. Starting mid-December, the new international signaling services will apply to all customers within Tele2’s footprint.
“By utilizing Deutsche Telekom’s solution for international signaling, we will increase quality for our roaming customers and complement our networks with a solid and stable solution”, says Thomas Björklund, EVP Mobile Technology at Tele2.
Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier’s international solution will add another layer of redundancy to Tele2’s networks and increase the quality and accessibility for all Tele2 customers whenever they use connectivity services abroad. As such, this is another step for Tele2 to improve the roaming experience for both consumers and businesses.
“We are honored that Tele2 trusts our solution and joined our growing list of partners. It is an important proof point of our roaming enablement strategy. It is highly critical that the technical network is able to support roaming”, says Gergely Vadas, Head of Mobile Services at Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier.
For more information, please contact:
Joel Ibson, Head of Corporate Communications, Tele2 AB, Phone: +46 766 26 44 00
Erik Strandin Pers, Head of Investor Relations, Tele2 AB, Phone: +46 733 41 41 88
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TELE2’S MISSION IS TO FEARLESSLY LIBERATE PEOPLE TO LIVE A MORE CONNECTED LIFE. We believe the connected life is a better life, and so our aim is to make connectivity increasingly accessible to our customers, no matter where or when they need it. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers. Tele2 offers mobile services, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services, content services and global IoT solutions. Every day our 17 million customers across eight countries enjoy a fast and wireless experience through our award winning networks. Tele2 has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 1996. In 2017, Tele2 generated revenue of SEK 25 billion and reported an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 6.4 billion. For definitions of measures, please see the last pages of the Annual Report 2017. Follow @Tele2group on Twitter for the latest updates.
November 5, 2018, Tele2 successfully merged with the Com Hem Group, a leading supplier of broadband, TV, play and telephony services in Sweden with 1.45 million customers. In 2017, the Com Hem Group generated revenue of SEK 7.1 billion. The combined company will publish its first consolidated interim report in February 2019.
Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier is the international wholesale division of Deutsche Telekom. We offer a comprehensive portfolio for all the needs of a rapidly transforming telco industry. One that is continually updated to provide fast, innovative solutions for future technologies and challenges. As one of the world’s leading carriers, we are able to satisfy the requirements of Deutsche Telekom Group’s international affiliates and more than 900 external customers worldwide. With more than 20 years of experience in the international wholesale communication market, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier offers next-generation platforms, extensive networks, a global backbone, 360 degrees of security, tailor-made solutions, worldwide connectivity, and much more. The cutting-edge offerings of Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier include the following business segments: Global Voice, Commercial Roaming, Internet & Content, Carrier Enterprise Services, Inflight / EAN and Mobile World.
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