One year after Orange and then Vodafone launched 3G networks in the Bucharest metro, today Cosmote announces that it has expanded its network within the metro. We are basically talking about 3G internet in the metro through Cosmote and expanding the coverage so that the calls are no longer interrupted, the people from Cosmote moving a little hard from this point of view. If last year Orange and Vodafone offered more than two months of free internet in the metro on the occasion of the opening of the network, this year Cosmote is doing nothing other than announcing the extension of the coverage.
You can find more in the press release below.
In accordance with the commitment to make mobile telephony accessible to all Romanians, wherever customers need it, COSMOTE Romania is expanding its voice and data coverage, offering quality mobile communications services for the entire Bucharest metro network. Thus, COSMOTE Romania customers will be able to talk more with friends, family or colleagues during their journey home, work or to a meeting. Moreover, they have the possibility to share with their online friends all the unexpected events encountered on their way with the metro on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. They can listen to an online radio using the highest speed offered by the 3G network or even watch their favorite stations on Dolce Mobile TV.
"The metro is one of the most used and popular means of transport in Bucharest, tens of thousands of people use it every day. That is why, by improving the capacity, both in terms of quality and network coverage, on voice and data areas, we meet the communication needs of our customers, offering the best quality communication services", he said Lampros Iskos, Chief Technology Officer, COSMOTE Romania.
COSMOTE Romania covers the entire metro area with 2G and 3G services with the highest download speed available on the market. COSMOTE Romania will continue to develop the metro coverage (new lines or stations) to ensure the best services for its customers. 3G services are available to over 68% of the population. The 3G customer base increased significantly in the first semester, by 113% compared to the first half of 2011. Currently, the Bucharest metro network stretches over 69,25 km of double lines, distributed over four main lines and 51 stations. The average distance between two stations is 1,5 km.
