Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) has slashed calling rates to the US, Canada and the UK to Rs 3.99 per minute. MTS customers can enjoy the reduced rates while calling both mobile and fixed line in US and Canada and fixed line in UK.

The ISD calling rates to these countries have been slashed by as much as 40 per cent. Also, MTS customers would not be required to commit anything in terms of subscription to special calling packs or making mobile recharges of particular denominations etc. The Rs 3.99 per minute will be made available as the default calling rate to all MTS India customers across the country.

Starting 15 May 2011, MTS India mobile phone users would be able to avail these slashed rates for a period of one month.