China Telecom has launched its previously announced MVNO network in the UK, running over the Everything Everywhere network.

The CTExcelbiz MVNO has been enabled by Transatel and is the first Chinese telecom operator to launch MVNO services outside China.

CTExcelbiz is a tailored PrePay service aimed at meeting the communication requirements of the UK's Chinese population, be they permanent residents, students or tourists.

Yan Ou, Managing Director of China Telecom (Europe), said: "We are very excited to launch the CTExcelbiz brand into the UK, and offer the Chinese population here services that have not been available to them before. With Transatel's help, we have been able to get up and running very quickly, and we look forward to expanding our international relationship with Everything Everywhere to launch in other European markets over the coming months."