The VimpelCom Group (NYSE:VIP) is a telecommunicatios operator, providing voice and data servicing, covered through a range of wireless, fixed and broadband technologies. The Group includes companies operating in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia and Armenia, in territories with a total population of about 250 million. The wireless subsidiaries of VimpelCom Group operate under the "Beeline" brand. The VimpelCom Group's license portfolio covers a territory with a population of about 250 million. Geographically it covers 78 regions of Russia with about 140 million people, representing 97% of Russia's population as well as the entire territories of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia and Armenia.
Although our businesses extend across a wide range of fields, they all entail the same commitment to the creation of new lifestyles through the IT revolution. As we strive to increase the value of our infrastructure, portals/ platforms, and services and content, we will continue working to leverage synergies and to enhance the enterprise value of the SOFTBANK Group as a whole.
PCCW Limited (PCCW, or the Company) is the largest and most comprehensive provider of communications services in Hong Kong and one of Asia's leading players in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). Hong Kong's image as a center of technology and business excellence continues to be enhanced by PCCW's award-winning innovation, especially in IP-based business services, New Generation Fixed Line services, broadband pay-TV and Internet-access, media content, large-scale IT solutions, mobility and wireless. Internationally, the Company enables organizations to bring their business to Asia, run operations across the region and take Asian business to the rest of the world. PCCW is developing projects in mainland China and the UK, as well as other parts of the world, and serves a growing number of network operators.
Telecom Services Kiribati Ltd (TSKL) was established in June 1990 as a joint venture company. The Joint venture came to an end on the 31 May 2001 and since then, TSKL has been operating as a company fully owned by the Government of Kiribati.
DiGi is a leading mobile communications company providing a comprehensive range of affordable, convenient and easy to use wireless services to simplify and enrich the lives of its customers. We create value for our customers by selecting the most appropriate cutting edge technology so that they benefit from products and services that give them choice, convenience and control. We have an established presence as a leader in voice and data prepaid services with a number of firsts that have set industry benchmarks for creativity and innovation. These services are offered under the DiGi Prepaid brand name. Our postpaid service under the DiGi Postpaid brand name delivers high quality voice as well as value-added mobile content and data services to both individual and corporate customers.
Boost Mobile® is a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand focused on offering premium Pay As You Go wireless phones and voice data services to the youth market. Boost Mobile is among the fastest growing wireless services in the U.S. and now has 4.3 million customers – the majority of which are under the age of 25. According to customer surveys, the top reasons why young people choose Boost Mobile are for the "Boost Walkie-Talkie," "Company I can trust," "Treats me like a valued customer" and "Rewards me for being a loyal customer."
Telenor Pakistan is 100% owned by Telenor ASA and adds on to its operations in Asia together with Thailand, Malaysia and Bangladesh. Telenor Pakistan launched its operations in March 2005 as the single largest direct European investment in Pakistan, setting precedence for further foreign investments in the telecom sector. The company has covered several milestones over the past twenty eight months and grown in a number of directions, we have grown to become a leading telecom operator in the country. In fiscal year 2006, we achieved nearly 200% growth in our subscriber base – the highest in the industry by a wide margin.
Paktel started its commercial operations in Pakistan in November 1990 as the pioneer of Cellular telephony with an AMPS network which was converted to TDMA (Digital) in 2003. Due to innovation in the sector (primarily in Europe), GSM quickly gained popularity all over the world and became the technology of choice leaving AMPS/TDMA far behind. Paktel finally decided to convert to GSM on October 26th 2004 with the launch of 31 cities. The current coverage footprint consists of 341 cities. Paktel’s principal shareholder was Millicom Pakistan B.V, which held 98.86% equity of Paktel. Millicom Pakistan B.V. was a 100% owned subsidiary of Millicom International Cellular S.A. Millicom is a global telecommunications operator with ventures in 16 countries worldwide including countries in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Globe Telecom is a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines. We continue to grow and engage our customers through our clear commitment of "Making Great Things Possible." As a pioneer, Globe Telecom continues to be a part of the revolution that’s connecting millions of people across the Philippines and around the world - a testament to our continuing commitment to nation-building. Beyond technology, we feel that our business is truly shaped by the bonds that tie Filipinos together.
M1 is a leading mobile communications provider in Singapore, with more than one million customers. It provides a full range of mobile voice and data communications services over its 2G/3G/3.5G network. M1 also provides international call services to both mobile and fixed line customers. It has partnered operators globally to provide its customers coverage and roaming services in over 200 countries and territories.
