Released on = June 20, 2006, 4:15 am

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = The report outlines the re-emergence of the Russian mobile
handset industry, highlighting the changes sweeping the sector and the major
setbacks suffered by the industry.

Press Release Body = Strength was once more restored to the Russian handset market
in 2005. Whereas development lost momentum and slackened, in contrast to 2004,
consignments climbed up by 20% to reach above 34 Mn units.

Over 97% of handsets sold had the popular GSM technology. Replacement purchases and
dedicated marketing of the middle and higher end models boosted the GSM consignment
rates by nearly 23% to touch the $ 5.3 Bn mark.

On the handset manufacturer's front, Nokia climbed up from the fourth to the first
position, superceding Motorola which slid down to the third position, offering
Samsung the opportunity to maintain the second position. BenQ-Siemens was at the
fourth position while Sony Ericsson retained the fifth place.

According to the recent market research report by RNCOS titled "Russian Mobile
Market - An Industry Insight (2006)", these five vendors are estimated to comprised
above 83% of the consignment amount in 2005.

The debut models continue to be in the lead in metros and regional states. The
growing accessibility of consumer loans and replacement purchases are changing the
interest from the mid-segment models in the market to the upscale models,
particularly in Moscow.

The report by RNCOS offers comprehensive study of the emergent Russian mobile
handset sector, their expertise, innovations and influence on the industry.

Experts at RNCOS think that the industry is swiftly approaching a slow down because
of the shrinking subscriber base, owing to near complete penetration.

The report includes detailed information about the following:
· Extensive investigation of the mobile industry in Russia
· Geographical distribution of the mobile industry
· Prospects and setbacks faced by the mobile handset industry
· Effect of the government strategies and restructuring on the mobile industry in
Russia
· Elaboration on the main operators in the mobile handset industry
· Future projections of the Russian mobile industry.

It provides forecast for the mobile voice and data industry in Russia for the next
five years. It offers an in depth report about the guiding forces of the mobile
industry. The report provides an overview of the progress in the Russian mobile
market including the transformations sweeping through the industry.

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