Subscribers on the MTN network can now enjoy free incoming calls and SMS while roaming in 15 countries across the world. The selected countries for the free incoming calls are: United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Netherlands and Belgium. Others are: Malaysia, South Africa, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kenya and Ghana.

The service requires no registration as the customers’ MTN SIM automatically connects when they switch on their phones at any of the selected destinations, a statement by the company said. To enjoy the service, MTN customers are expected to recharge with a minimum of N2000 (cumulatively or as a single recharge) within the same calendar month of travel or spend N2000 or more the previous month before travel.

Postpaid customers who have a credit limit of N2, 000 and above will automatically enjoy the offer. While the new package will afford all subscribers on the MTN network an opportunity to enjoy free incoming calls and SMS in the 15 selected countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, subscribers will also be able to make calls for as low as N60 per minute whenever they are in these selected countries. Announcing the offer, Richard Iweanoge, General Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN Nigeria stated that it was an affirmation of MTN’s thought leadership in innovative provisions that satisfy the need of its subscribers anywhere across the globe.

“This new offer which allows for free incoming calls, is a solution introduced to address issues of high cost of receiving calls whenever our esteemed subscribers travel out of the country. Driven by world class technology, this package will afford our subscribers an opportunity to constantly communicate with friends, families and business associates whenever they are on international trips,” it said.