Tele2 Russia to expand GSM operations into 17 new regions |
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STOCKHOLM (Thomson Financial) - Tele2 AB said it has been awarded three new GSM 1800 licenses in the regions of Novosibirsk, Tomsk and Evenkia in Siberia, and been allocated a further 14 licences.The three regions have a total population of 3.7 mln, and Tele2 said it plans to invest in mobile networks and launch commercial service in these regions by the end of 2009.'In addition to the three awarded licenses the tender commission has allocated an additional 14 licenses to Tele2 and it is expected that the formal award of these licenses will occur shortly. The total 17 licenses cover a population of 19.1 mln,' Tele2 said.Tele2 said the allocation of new GSM 1800 licenses creates the opportunity for it to remain the fastest growing mobile operator in Russia.hans.chumakonde@thomson.comhc/tcCOPYRIGHTCopyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Financial News.
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