OREANDA-NEWS. January 28, 2013.  Tele2, a European mobile operator, and major mobile phone retailer Svyaznoy have announced that they no longer charge any fee for mobile top-ups at payment terminals.

Starting from 1 January 2013, Tele2 subscribers are able to refill their mobile accounts at payment terminals in Svyaznoy stores without commission, even if payment does not exceed 50 rubles.

 Tele2 has become Russia’s only mobile operator whose subscribers can make commission-free payments at Svyaznoy terminals irrespective of a sum paid.

 According to the Tele2 research, 52 percent of its subscribers use terminals to pay for mobile services. Sums below 50 rubles account for a half of all transactions.

 There are 3178 Svyaznoy stores in Russia equipped with payment terminals. New payment terms are effective for all Tele2 subscribers.