Tigo and MoreMagic Solutions Offer International Recharge for Tigo Mobile Phones in Colombia

Bogotá DC, Newton, MA, US, September 15, 2009.

Tigo, of Millicom International Cellular Inc, one of the most important mobile operators in the world, and MoreMagic Solutions, a leading mobile transactions provider, announced today the availability of international recharge service for Tigo mobile phones in Colombia, using MoreMagic Solutions International Roaming Recharge (IRR) Global Hub and the MoreMagic Solutions worldwide distribution. From hundreds of thousands of retail locations, or the web - www.etopuponline.com, a customer can send a gift of prepaid airtime to the Tigo mobile phone of a friend or family member. The airtime is immediately available, and the recipient is notified with a personalized SMS message.

The MoreMagic Solutions International Roaming Recharge Global Hub leverages the Tigo brand throughout an extensive network of hundreds of thousands of retail locations in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. Airtime recharges, or TopUps, are easily purchased by customers who have connections with friends and family in Colombia.

"Working with MoreMagic Solutions, Tigo is pleased to offer such a convenient and cost-effective service to the Colombian communities around the world," said Juan Molina, Commercial Manager for Distribution, Tigo. "Our customers in the United States have recognized that they can purchase mobile airtime at the best value for the US dollar, and better yet, receive the most cost effective phone calls from friends and family members back home in Colombia."

"Because they need to stay connected, mobile customers in Colombia are asking friends and family to try out international recharge, and usage is ramping up rapidly," said Pankaj Gulati, chairman and CEO, MoreMagic Solutions. "Through our distribution networks, MoreMagic Solutions is pleased to support Tigo in its outreach in other countries - offering gift-giving capabilities through a convenience store, kiosk, or the internet."

Tigo

Tigo, a leading mobile telephony provider, is part of the multinational group MIC, Millicom International Cellular SA (www.millicom.com), Tigo's commitment is to provide the best signal, the largest GSM coverage with the best services and most convenient market prices. The company has operations in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Colombia and Bolivia.

MoreMagic Solutions

With deployments in more than 50 countries worldwide, MoreMagic Solutions offers transaction platforms for mobile operators, financial institutions, content providers, and distributors, enabling consumers to purchase goods and services on demand using a mobile phone, POS, or web. The MoreMagic Solutions high-throughput payment engine and pre-packaged applications enable revenue-generating services, including mobile recharge and mobile money transfer, both domestic and international; mobile banking; bill payment; and mobile commerce; with integration into diverse network environments, languages, and currencies. Through MoreMagic Solutions worldwide distribution, MNO-branded services are available for out-of-country customers, enabling communications with relatives back home, and increased usage on mobile networks worldwide.

Contacts

Alberto Pinilla
Tigo Colombia
alberto.pinilla@tigo.com.co
www.tigo.com.co

Carol J. Meier
MoreMagic Solutions
+1 617-244-1598 x128
cjmeier@moremagic.com
www.moremagic.com

 
 

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