Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Russia's VimpelCom launches mobile operations in Cambodia

May 18, 2009 (Datamonitor) -- Russian telecom operator Vimpel-Communications has announced the commercial launch of mobile operations in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Mobile services were launched under the company's Beeline brand via its subsidiary Sotelco.

During the first stage, Beeline services will be available in the 11 largest provinces of Cambodia with 37% of the country's population. By the end of 2009, the company plans to provide coverage to an area with more than two thirds of the country's population.

Vladimir Riabokon, executive vice president of Vimpel-Communications (VimpelCom), said: "The commercial launch in Cambodia is the first launch by a Russian mobile operator under its own brand outside of Russia and the CIS. The Cambodian launch is an important stage in VimpelCom's international development."

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