OREANDA-NEWS. September 7, 2011. Tele2, the alternative operator of mobile communications, announces the launch of the Mobile Payment Service in all territories covered by the network. Now, all Tele2 Russia subscribers can make immediate payments by using their mobile phone and their bank card.

The Mobile Payment Service allows users to pay for their services quickly, conveniently, and safely; these services include: Internet access, calls to mobile and fixed telephone numbers, inter-city calls, monthly payments for housing and municipal services, etc. Money deposited on the subscriber’s bank account is used to effectuate such payment transactions.

 In order to connect to the Mobile Payment Service, the subscriber only has to hook the bank card up to his/her Tele2 number. Bank card connections are done free-of-charge. The Mobile Payment Service is very simple and clear so that it can be used not only by skilled users, but also by subscribers, who are just starting to understand basic services.

 It is possible to pay for services via the mobile phone by using simple SMS- or USSD-commands, as well as through a special Web window on the following site: https://market.tele2.ru. The operator guarantees maximum security of mobile phone payments to all users; in fact, this service operates in compliance with international standards for the protection of information in the bank card industry – PCI DSS.

Roman Volodin, Product Manager, Tele2 Russia:

 The number of users of mobile payment services is growing at a record-breaking pace throughout the whole world. According to the latest research studies, in 2011, this parameter will increase by 38.2% in comparison with 2010. The annual global amount of mobile phone payments will reach USD 86.1 billion, which is 75.9% more than in 2010. The mobile communication business is becoming more and more popular, and this constitutes one of the most important reasons for introducing a new Tele2 service. Very shortly, Tele2 subscribers will be able to pay for their goods and services through their mobile account. The Mobile Payment Service is a new direction for developing our product portfolio, which is dedicated to help subscribers cope more easily with daily problems, and make their life even more comfortable.