OREANDA-NEWS. September 13, 2010. COMSTAR – United TeleSystems (JSC COMSTAR-UTS, LSE: CMST), the leading supplier of integrated telecommunication solutions in Russia and the CIS, announces sales launch of CJSC COMSTAR-Regions (a 100% affiliate of JSC COMSTAR-UTS) services at MTS retail store chain in the regions of Russia.

Starting September 2010, the residents of 59 cities in Russia may address nearly 1,000 MTS stores for subscription to broadband Internet access and cable TV services. One may also pay for COMSTAR-Regions services at MTS stores. In the future, it is planned to expand the range of COMSTAR tariff plan subscriptions and services provided, as well as to provide the company customers with an option to enjoy customer service at MTS stores: migration to another tariff plan, additional technical or operation advice, etc.)

Dmitry Bagdasaryan, Deputy Director General – Commercial Director of CJSC COMSTAR-Regions, pointed out the following: "This is an important stage in the process of integration with MTS, the merger of service sale channels. As a result of substantial increase in the number of customer touch points, subscription to our services became even more affordable. We are also dealing with customer care process integration. A common toll-free number - 8-800-250-0890 – is now available for customers all over Russia with the use of JSC MTS call centre resources, which the subscribers can contact 24 hours to obtain the information on our offers and leave a subscription application with us”.

"Integration of MTS and COMSTAR-UTS business provides particular benefits for subscribers, meaning higher quality and convenience of service, including an option for the users to get a comprehensive range of telecom services just a step away from their home or work. We continue to enhance the range of services offered at MTS retail stores and believe that convenient connection of broadband Internet access and cable TV services from COMSTAR will be in demand with our customers and allow us to enhance our efficiency of sales,” Alexander Popovsky, Director of MTS Russia, highlighted.