“Big Four” operators launch project on mobile transport fare payment
26 June 2013, Wednesday
OAO “Rostelecom”, OAO “Mobile Telesystems”, OAO “Megafon”, OAO “Vympelcom”, OOO “Briz technologii”, and OAO “Transport card” have announced launching of the first Russia’s joint innovative project on mobile transport fare payment.
By the beginning of 27th World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan subscribers of all big Russian operators will pay public transport fares using their mobile telephones. Fares will be charged off mobile accounts in accordance with tariffs set by carriers.
The project is being implemented under the auspices of Kazan Mayor’s Office and Executive Committee.
To connect to “Mobile ticket” service one has to purchase a package with a special SIM card that supports NFS with a transport application installed. If you already use mobile services of an operator, just change your SIM card to the new one that supports “Mobile ticket” service.
This service is also available for smartphone users.
Please, address phone shops, contact centres and websites of operators to get more information.
By the beginning of 27th World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan subscribers of all big Russian operators will pay public transport fares using their mobile telephones. Fares will be charged off mobile accounts in accordance with tariffs set by carriers.
The project is being implemented under the auspices of Kazan Mayor’s Office and Executive Committee.
To connect to “Mobile ticket” service one has to purchase a package with a special SIM card that supports NFS with a transport application installed. If you already use mobile services of an operator, just change your SIM card to the new one that supports “Mobile ticket” service.
This service is also available for smartphone users.
Please, address phone shops, contact centres and websites of operators to get more information.
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