OREANDA-NEWS. Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, has opened sales of connections kits in the Rostelecom retail network. Tele2 has first selected 40 sales and service centers in the North-West federal district. A decision to launch sales of Tele2 starter kits in Rostelecom centres is in line with the companies’ intention to develop retail network and improve standards of customer service. Rostelecom Retail Systems and Tele2 are planning to expand their cooperation in the North-West federal district in March 2015 and all over Russia in the second half of the year.

Vladislav Sokolov, chief commercial officer at North-West macroregion of Tele2: “Rapid development of Tele2 business requires effective decisions in retail. It is not only about expansion of retail network but also improvement of business indicators as well as a search of new high-quality channels. Thanks to cooperation with Rostelecom Tele2 received an opportunity to be closer to its subscribers in the North-West region and offer mobile services and high-speed wireless Internet at affordable prices.”

Marina Bibikova, chief commercial officer at Rostelecom Retail System: “Mobile services’ sale is one of the key directions in development of new services and products that we have started offering in the Rostelecom retail network. We see that our clients are interested in developing a range of available services. Rostelecom is building up an efficient retail network that may interest many partners as a reliable channel of sales and customer service. It is also very convenient for Rostelecom subscribers who will get a good choice of various services in one PoS.”