China Telecom has launched its UK MVNO running on Everything Everywhere’s network. The launch of the CTExcelbiz service marks the first time a Chinese-owned MVNO has operated outside China.
 
The pay-as-you-go service – first announced in January – will be run by the China Telecom Europe subsidiary and has been tailored for Chinese people living in and visiting the UK.
 
Services include Chinese language voicemail, bilingual Chinese and English customer service, unlimited free calls between CTExcelbiz users, a local Chinese number and low-cost bundles. Users will also have access to a chat application and an information service for travelling around the UK.
 
As the service will be running on Everything Everywhere’s network, users will have 3G and HSPA+ access.
 
China Telecom Europe MD Yan OU said the company plans to expand its relationship with Everything Everywhere to launch in other European markets in the near future.