Tele2 News | Sep 04, 2024
Kjell Johnsen will step down as CEO of Tele2 after four years, remaining in his role until a successor is appointed...
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Tele2 is a leading telecommunications operator in Latvia, known for providing fast mobile Internet, excellent customer service, and a wide range of services including mobile telecommunications, Home Internet, smart devices, television, and insurance services.
- Kjell Johnsen will step down as CEO of Tele2 after four years, remaining in his role until a successor is appointed.
- Tele2 will provide connectivity and digital services to around 150 Easy Depot properties in Sweden, including digital locks, information boards, sensors, and security services, as part of a multi-year deal.
- Tele2 Latvia recently raised its tariffs.
- Kinnevik completed the sale of its remaining 6.5 million Tele2 class A shares to Freya Investissement for SEK637 million ($62.1 million), making NJJ Holding the largest single backer of Tele2.
- Tele2 launched the 'Blitz Unlim' subscription offering unlimited traffic for the game Tanks Blitz and various in-game bonuses for 399 rubles per month.
- Nauris Vizulis accused Tele2 of attempting to unlawfully change contract terms and then backing down from legal action without apologizing.
- Tele2 raised subscription fees twice in the past two years.
- Tele2 unexpectedly raised prices while advertising against other operators' price hikes, according to Gaidis Kukulis.
- Tele2 filed a trademark application for the brand t2 in Russia on August 9, 2024, as part of a rebranding effort due to the expiration of their current brand license on December 31, 2024.
- Tele2 introduced a new bill insurance service to help customers cover mobile service payments in case of job loss or prolonged illness.
- Tele2 removed charges for calls to emergency services and hotlines for all subscribers across Russia.
- Tele2 launched a service for subscribers to check for personal data leaks in collaboration with Solar Group, allowing customers to get a detailed report on compromised data for free in their personal account.
- Tele2 invested 2 million euros in modernizing its data core network to improve security, stability, and efficiency.
- Ravil Khaibullin has been appointed as the Director of the Moscow macro-region at Tele2.
- Tele2 reports that the demand for its 'HR-target' employee search service among business clients in the Tyumen region doubled in 2024.
- Tele2's commercial director Raivo Rosts revealed that the Ministry of Agriculture risks overpaying approximately 1 million euros for mobile communication services due to favoritism in procurement criteria.
- Tele2/Altel's Director of Business Support, Artem Polyakov, explained that the company developed new flexible tariff plans, including customizable 'constructors' and exchangeable 'menyaki' plans, to enhance user experience.
- Tele2 informed St. Petersburg entrepreneurs that they can now apply for business communication services at any MFC in the city, including mobile offices.
- Tele2 plans to introduce AI solutions to improve customer service by reducing wait times and providing faster, more accurate responses.
- Tele2 planned to phase out 3G technology in Talsi and Ventspils in early September 2024 to use the frequencies for 4G and 5G network development.
- Tele2 plans to discontinue 3G technology in specific areas on September 9, 2024, and is actively installing new 5G base stations across Latvia.
- Tele2 upgraded Boxer's TV services by replacing program cards with the WiFi-based Tv Hub Mini, with terrestrial distribution ending on December 31, 2024.
- Tele2 has updated its product listings, reducing the number of available phones from 106 to 103 and televisions from 48 to 43, while increasing the number of computers from 192 to 193 and smart devices from 492 to 513.
- Tele2 is currently hiring a Center Leader in Latvia.
- Tele2 Latvia announced that devices supporting only 3G will no longer work.
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