Microsoft has decided to implement the same
Unlimited Potential project in Russia, which they are promoting in other developing countries, including Mexico and Brazil. This refers to the distribution of free laptops on a subscription, that is, with a monthly payment for use. Today
it became known that an agreement on this has already been officially signed with the Russian mobile operator MTS.
Distribution of computers with installed Windows Vista will begin in June 2008. A special tariff plan for broadband Internet access from MTS will be attached to each laptop. The person will not have the right to refuse this service. Otherwise, a computer will be taken from him.
Free laptops will be distributed at MTS offices in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Turkmenistan under the
MTS Connect program . Now in the framework of the program in Russia, the following tariff plans.
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100 MB package - 350 rubles subscription fee per month.
500 MB package - 1100 rubles.
1000 MB package - 1500 rubles.