STC to build $34 million fiber-optic line in the Black Sea
The South Telecommunications Company (STC) has announced plans to build a $34-million fiber-optic communication line along the Black Sea shore in Russia.
Northern Ossetia to get $4.3 million federal government aid on digital TV development
Authorities in the Republic of Northern Ossetia are to receive about $4.3 million from the federal budget on digital TV development in 2011, Interfax reports. Under plans, the digital TV coverage in the region is to reach 98.8% in 2011.
MTS to invest $41 million in Krasnoyarsk region in 2011-2013
MTS, a leading Russian mobile operator, has announced plans to invest $41 million in its projects in the Krasnoyarsk region in 2011-2013. Under plans, the funds are to be spent on construction of 3G network, satellite channels and other projects.
Technopark Idea places $52 million new shares
The Federal Service of Financial Markets (FSFM) has registered $52 million follow-on shares placement report by Kazan-based innovation Technopark Idea, FSFM reports. The shares were reportedly placed privately.
MTS $27 million Transbaikalia expansion posted
Mobile provider MTS has plans to put up $27 million between now and 2013 to expand its Transbaikalia networks, RIA Novosti reports. Under plans, the firm will bring 3G networks to more than 50 localities and 2G networks to 30,000 people in 28 more towns of Transbaikalia
$10 million Phase 1 Novosibirsk silicon chips announced
A $10-million Phase 1 silicon chip production site has been announced for Novosibirsk’s science area of Akademgorodok, Newsib.ru reports. The future market for the new production will reportedly be power electronics, communications and optoelectronics makers in Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Omsk and other Siberian cities.
North-Western Telecom seeks $550 million loans
North-Western Telecom has announced an open tender for $500 million worth of four different lines of credit, the firm said.
Kuzbassky Technopark to get $28.4 million federal government finance
Kemerovo region’s Kuzbassky Technopark is to get $28.4 million financial aid from the federal budget in 2011-2014, regional officials report.
VimpelCom buys Yaroslavl’s SeverTransCom for $12 million
National telecom operator VimpelCom, working under Beeline brand, has announced a purchase of 100% shares in Yaroslavl telecom SeverTransCom, working under LANK Telecom brand.
Kaluga region to get $17 million federal government finance on technopark in Obninsk
Authorities in Kaluga region are to get $17.2 million finance from the federal budget to build a technopark specializing in high technologies, Interfax reports. The technopark is reportedly to be located in the city of Obninsk. The project is scheduled to be carried out in 2011-2014.
VimpelCom buys Belgorod Digital Mains for $14.7 million
VimpelCom, a leading Russian mobile operator working under Beeline brand, has announced a purchase of 100% shares of Belgorod region telecom Belgorodskiye Tsifrovye Magistrali (Belgorod Digital Mains) for $14.7 million. Belgorod Digital Mains provide telephone and broadband Internet services under Magistrali Telecom and Belnet brands.
