Satelindo, ICOroam tie up

Satelindo, ICOroam tie up

JAKARTA (JP): Subscribers to GSM cellular operator Satelindo
can now roam in the AMPS network while in North America thanks to
a roaming cooperation agreement signed recently by Satelindo and
international mobile satellite telecommunications operator
ICOroam.

Satelindo said ICOroam's subscribers would be able to roam in
Indonesia using Satelindo's network beginning next month.

Customers of Satelindo can keep their mobile phone number but
must rent an AMPS handset from appointed providers while
traveling to North America, because the GSM system is minimally
served in the region.

Customers roaming in either the Satelindo or ICOroam network
will be charged an international roaming fee plus a 15 percent
surcharge. (cst)