Mobile network for business launches inWales

THE start of the month saw the official launch of Wales’ first businessto-business mobile phone network – ETS Mobile.

As part of European Telecom Solutions, ETS Mobile is a global mobile phone network aimed specifically at business users and will be hosted on the EE network.

As a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), ETS Mobile will have access to the same market-leading connectivity offered by EE and will offer a stable network, wide geographical coverage, fast connection speeds, international roaming plus a variety of other features – at a fraction of the cost of the big operators.

Nick Foden, business development director at ETS, said: “Familiar brands such as Tesco Mobile, Asda Mobile, Gif-Gaff and Virgin Mobile all operate as MVNOs and use the networks of either EE, Three or Vodafone to connect their customers. Where they focus on the consumer marketplace, we will offer our network exclusively to business customers”.

With UK-wide coverage offering 3G and 4G in most areas, the ETS network is primed for 5G roll-out and will be able to offer faster speeds through any SIM-enabled device, something many businesses are actively seeking.

With their own SIM cards, the ETS network will work on any mobile device including smartphones, tablets and dongles, and customers can expect a simple billing and support service.

Mr Foden added: “Whether you are self-employed and need one phone or are a multinational, multisite firm needing thousands, our central support and billing means you get a monthly bill listing all usage and, should you require support for your device or network, you will talk to our team in Wales, not an overseas call centre”