ROME -- Tiscali and Telecom Italia today signed an agreement enabling Tiscali to become a virtual mobile operator. For the first time in Italy, an alternative fixed-line operator will offer mobile and integrated services across the whole country and including residential customers.

With this agreement, Tiscali will be able to compete in all mobile services on the market, through pre-paid cards and subscription, using its own brand, and with its own dedicated numbers. The service will be available in Italy and abroad thanks to the international roaming coverage guaranteed by Telecom Italia’s network.

Tiscali will set its own tariff policies and commercial prices, directly acquiring and managing customers who will be assisted via a specific service.

The offering of mobile services will allow Tiscali to develop integrated fixed-mobile products, for both voice and data services.

Tiscali SpA (Milan: TIS)