Rent Express Communications And BT Cellnet Provide Innovative Wireless Solutions To North Americans Traveling To The United Kingdom.TORONTO AND LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999-- Customers Receive Their Ready-to-use UK Phone Prior To Departing North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Rent Express Communications, one of North America's largest providers of short-term wireless solutions for international travelers, today announced it has signed a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Roaming Agreement with BT Cellnet. Under the agreement, Rent Express provides mobile phone services to North Americans North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. visiting the United Kingdom, specifically targeting business travelers needing to be in touch while overseas. "It's never been simpler for North Americans to stay in touch while traveling to the United Kingdom," said Morris Shawn, Vice President, International Services, Rent Express Communications. "Now, we can ship a ready-to-use, pre-programmed handset within 24 hours to almost any address in North America. All the customer needs to do when they arrive in the United Kingdom is turn the handset on, and they can make and receive calls immediately, and thanks to our World Service they are also able to make and receive calls in more than 100 countries worldwide." This service offered by Rent Express on BT Cellnet's state-of-the-art national digital network delivers numerous advantages to North Americans. First, users gain the convenience of Rent Express' unparalleled customer service. They simply call the company toll-free, seven days a week at 1.888.622.RENT (7368) or visit www.rentexpress.com to place their order, and they receive their mobile phone, pre-programmed and ready to use prior to departing North America. Second, rates are competitive and affordable as a result of the significant volumes of North American travelers needing to stay in touch while on their travels. Third, users of the service receive free incoming calls and a local voicemail service while on their travels in the UK. As a further benefit, Rent Express' customers using this service do not incur any airtime air·time n. 1. The time during which a radio or television station is broadcasting. Also called airspace. 2. The time at which a radio or television program is broadcast. charges on incoming calls from North America that they answer while in the UK. "We're pleased to have expanded our reach into the very mobile North American business market," said Bridget Akinyombo, SIM Roaming Manager, International Business Development, BT Cellnet. "Rent Express is the ideal partner in that it has an entrenched en·trench also in·trench v. en·trenched, en·trench·ing, en·trench·es v.tr. 1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending. 2. and very loyal North American customer base. And since more North Americans travel to the United Kingdom every year than any other country, we are able to deliver the convenience of world-class wireless telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. at very competitive prices." Each Rent Express international wireless rental kit includes a Motorola digital StarTAC(TM) GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. phone, extra battery, recharger, international adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. , pre-paid return pouch pouch (pouch) a pocket or sac. abdominovesical pouch one formed by reflection of the peritoneum from the abdominal wall to the anterior surface of the bladder. and simple usage instructions as well as voice mail and a customer support telephone number. About Rent Express Established in 1991, Rent Express, (www.rentexpress.com) provides a comprehensive portfolio of short-term global wireless products and services. The company supplies solutions to end-users, as well as customized international outsourcing programs and special event wireless telecommunications services to wireless carriers throughout North America and around the world About BT Cellnet BT Cellnet was formed by British Telecom The telephone and communications carrier that provides services in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It used to be a division of the British Post Office, but was privatized in 1984 under Margaret Thatcher's administration. PLC (BT) & Securicor Group PLC and launched its mobile phone service in January 1985. Today BT Cellnet has over 6 million customers. The company has already invested 2 billion Pounds Sterling in building its UK mobile phone network and invests 2 million Pounds Sterling every working day on their network that handles around 20 million calls every day and covers 99% of the UK population (85% of the UK landmass land·mass n. A large unbroken area of land. landmass Noun a large continuous area of land landmass - more than any other UK mobile phone network.) |
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