LONDON, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Lycamobile, the world's largest international mobile virtual
network operator (MVNO), has launched its service in Macedonia, the 21st country in its
international network.
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Macedonians can now benefit from Lycamobile's low-cost rates for
international and domestic calls as well as data services.
Lycamobile's proposition will particularly appeal to Macedonians
looking to call or visit friends and family abroad, as there are
large communities of Macedonians worldwide and Lycamobile is able
to offer them an impressive no roaming charges in 18 countries
worldwide. This reflects its companywide vision which is to give
all its customers the opportunity to connect with friends and
family around the world at the most competitive price.
Macedonia's goal for EU
candidacy since 2005 has allowed for close economic ties with the
Union, resulting in increased development to the telecom sector as
it prepares for the competitive environment encouraged in the EU.
Subsequently, the telecom market accounts for 7% of the country's
GDP*, which is well above the EU average, making it a strategic
decision for Lycamobile to take advantage of such a growing
market.
Founded with a mission to connect friends and family around the
world, Lycamobile has grown quickly to serve 15 million customers
around the world, including in Europe, the USA, Australia, Hong
Kong and Tunisia.
Lycamobile chairman Subaskaran Allirajah commented:
"Macedonia is an emerging country
situated in the heart of Southeast
Europe. Surrounded by some of our most thriving countries,
its telecoms industry has received significant foreign investment
in recent years. With this in mind, Macedonia is the next step as we continue to
expand internationally."
For further information: http://www.lycamobile.mk/mk/
For further press information please contact:
lycamobile@chimeplc.com
* 2015 figure:
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Macedonia-Telecoms-Mobile-Broadband-and-Digital-Media-Statistics-and-Analyses.html
http://www.aek.mk/mk/dokumenti/izveshtai/godishni-izveshtai-za-analiza-na-pazar/item/1762-godishen-izveshtaj-za-razvoj-na-pazarot-na-elektronski-komunikacii-vo-rm-za-2014-g
About Lycamobile
Lycamobile's mission is to connect friends and family around the
world. As the world's biggest international mobile virtual network
operator (MVNO), Lycamobile provides low-cost, high-quality data
and voice services to over 15m customers across 21 countries. It is
now expanding to offer a broad range of financial and communication
services, including Lycamoney and Lycachat, that help people stay
in touch across borders. Founded in 2006 and with a turnover of
€1.6bn in 2015, Lycamobile continues to grow rapidly and now
welcomes a new customer to its family every two seconds.
Lycamobile is available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong
Kong, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, the UK and the USA.