MTS acquired the largest alternative operator Mound

MTS Group acquired by private investors 100% equity in five companies that provide services under the brand name "Information Center" in the city of Kurgan. According to the company, the acquisition of the largest fixed telecommunications services Mound will allow MTS to provide broadband Internet access and cable television in all regions of the Urals Federal District.

The deal amounted to 435 million rubles ($ 15.6 million). "Information Center" - the leading alternative operator in Barrow, provides broadband Internet access (broadband) and cable television, more than 34.000 subscribers. Coverage of the fiber-optic network operator is greater than 90% of households in the city. In 2010, the "Information Center" was released to the market of cable television in the region. Financial performance of companies will be consolidated in the financial statements of MTS since April 22, 2011.

According to the director of MTS Russia, "Alexander Popovsky, MTS Group provides fixed telephony services in more than 120 cities in Russia, and the acquisition of Information Center" will allow MTS to enter the fixed line market Barrow and strengthen the position of the Urals as a whole.