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Enforta is to Invest USD 40 million in its WiMax Network Expansion in 2008

ZAO Prestizh-Internet/Enforta is set to increase its WiMax network coverage to 65 Russian cities by the end of 2008, reported Prime TASS. Enforta plans to invest some USD 40 million in 2008. more

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CenterTelecom Broadband Internet Subscribers Grew to 300,000 in 2007

CenterTelecom's number of broadband Internet users reached 300,000 in 2007, reported Prime TASS. CenterTelecom is the largest fixed operator in Central Russia. more

165.3 Million Russians Used Mobile Services in September 2007

In September 2007, the number of mobile service subscribers in Russia reached 165.3 million. more

Russian Cable TV Market will Surpass USD 420 Million in 2007

In 2006 the Russian cable TV market reached USD 280 million. Analysts believe that in 2007 it will rise to USD 420-450 million. more

In 2007 Russian Mobile Content Market will Reach USD 420 Million

By the end of 2007, the Russian mobile content market should reach $420 million, reported FINAM. The main drivers of this market include Web/WAP partner program development, Internet community services and mobile commerce. more

Russia to Launch 6 GLONASS Satellites by the End of 2007

In October and December 2007, Russia will launch six satellites as part of the GLONASS global satellite navigation program, according to the Russian Space Agency. more

Russian Federal Communication Agency Ceases its Frequency Allocation Function (Prime-TASS)

Russian Federal Communication Agency reported that based on the government decree No. 354 from June 6 2007, it ceases its activities on frequency allocations for radio electronic devices and registration of frequency allocation. This function is now being implemented by the Federal Service on Control in Mass Media, Communication and Protection of Cultural Heritage (FSCMMCPCH), reported Prime-TASS. more

BISNIS publishes GidaByte's Russian telecom review

BISNIS has just published a brief overview of the Russian telecom sector by GidaByte. (http://www.bisnis.doc.gov/bisnis/bulletin/mar07.htm#3). BISNIS is a US Department of Commerce' analytical think-tank that covers business in Eurasia. more

Russian Fixed Telecom Advancements in 2006 (Standard Magazine)

While the Russian mobile market is a single entity with three dominant players and universal development tendencies the fixed-line market is a "patchy blanket" where each segment has its own growth rate, tendencies, leaders, and many minor players. The most predictable and transparent segment of this market are voice services for household users. This market is mostly controlled by Svyazinvest's inter-regional companies (IRC) and by other large fixed-line companies that operate 93% of all private telephones in Russia. In the last 2 years waiting-lists for new phones grew much shorter (i.e. providers managed to satisfy the demand) and IRCs cut investments in the network expansion. As a result, the number of new household telephones only grew by 1% in the first six months of 2006. more

TOP Russian Fixed & Mobile Operators Revenues Table (2005)

This table contains information on revenues of Russia's largest fixed and mobile operators. more

TOP-3 Russian Mobile Operators

This list compiled by GidaByte, contains brief information on TOP players of the Russian mobile market. more

In 2006 total revenue of Russian Fixed Operators reached USD 13 billion, a 13% growth y-o-y.

According to iKS-Consulting agency, total revenues of Russian fixed operators reached USD 13 billion in 2006. Yet with the slower growth of 13%, the fixed telephony’s share in overall telecom sector market dropped to 44% (from 49% in 2004). In 2006 the Russian fixed telecom sector had the following trends: transfer to new rules of inter-operator cooperation, rapid development of broadband access and growth of web-content market. more

Russian Satellite Industry Aims High (Standard Magazine)

By 2010 Russian satellite companies will beef up its space group to match that of the world satellite communications elite. Russian satellite operators plan to earn money mostly from foreign sales. By the beginning of 2007 the Russian group will have 11 satellites by the state-run company Space Communications (RSCC) and 3 satellites of Gazcom, a daughter company of Gazprom. RSCC satellites are located on the synchronistic orbit between 14 degree of western and 145 degree of eastern longitude. The capacity of this satellite group equals to 220 transponders equivalent to 36 MHz in Ku-, C- and L- ranges. The Yamal system owned by Gazcom consists of one satellite at 49 degree of eastern longitude (C-range) and two satellites at 90 degree of eastern longitude (C- and Ku- ranges). Its capacity is 76 transponders equivalent to 36 MHz. Spacecraft of both companies are the latest industrial products, launched in 1998-2005 with a life expectancy of 10-15 years. more

Russia Becomes the World's Number Three (Standard Magazine)

In 2006 the mobile communication penetration in Russia exceeded 100%. Total user population exceeds 145 million. This makes Russia world number three by the number of mobile phone users with China steadily in the lead (around 420 million) and the US holding the second place (around 220 million). Analysis of quarterly dynamics of user population in Russia shows considerable decrease in the market growth rate - the number of new subscribers in the first two quarters of 2006 is 39% smaller than the number for the same period in 2005. more

Major Players of the Russian Fixed Telecom Market

This list contains brief information on major players of the Russian fixed telecom market. more