OREANDA-NEWS. On July 11, 2008 Kazakhtelecom JSC (Astana), shares of which are traded in the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) category "A" official list, provided to KASE the press release of the following content, reported the press-centre of KASE:

On July 11, 2008, in Almaty were opened two new service bureaus for the maximum convenience of residents of micro-districts "Zhuldyz 1, 2", "Altai 1, 2", "Kalkaman-1, 2, 3", "Altyn Alash", "Altyn Besik", "Tulpar", "Shugyla", "Dostyk", and other neighboring districts. So, the leading operator of Kazakhstan Kazakhtelecom JSC makes one more step towards its subscribers - expands the servicing network.

One of the largest affiliate of Kazakhtelecom JSC - City Telecommunications Center Almatytelecom expands its servicing network, having opened service bureaus in densely populated and rapidly developing areas of Almaty. Service bureau # 6 ("Kalkaman-1, 2, 3", "Altyn Alash", "Altyn Besik", "Tulpar", "Shugyla", "Dostyk") is located at 59, Isatai Str.. Service bureau # 7 ("Zhuldyz 1, 2", "Altai 1, 2") is located at 6 "A", Dunentaev Str. Location of new service bureaus is convenient for residents of neighboring micro-districts.

New service bureaus provide wide range of services. Subscribers can submit applications not only for a telephone installation or removal of blockirator, but also for connection to additional services, services on data transmission and broad banded Internet access. Also services provided by the Agency include: acceptance of applications from subscribers for opening of e-mail box, Clip and Clir services, telebanking and Internet banking; payment without acceptance; selling of Tarlan Card.

Cash department accepts payments for telecommunications services, and issues printouts of long-distance/international calls.

In order to increase the loyalty of consumers, Kazakhtelecom JSC intends to improve servicing on all users segments, provide accessible prices of telecommunications services, introduce differentiated marketing, and expand range of services. Within improvement of services, Kazakhtelecom JSC plans to satisfy at maximum applications for services of telecommunications and minimize period of applications consideration.