Released on = May 18, 2006, 5:30 am

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = RNCOS Research:(
http://www.marketsmonitor.com/category/COM34.html) The Russian mobile market though
slowed down in 2005 picket up dramatically in 2006. This year it is going to
diversify its services to SMS, MMS, content service and mobile Internet.

Press Release Body = RNCOS Research:
(http://www.marketsmonitor.com/category/COM34.html) The Russian mobile market is one
of the most rapidly growing markets in Europe. In 2001-2004 it grew at an annual
average growth rate of 176% but then showed a slower trend in 2005. The content
service market also showed a growth from an amount of USD 99mn in the year 2003 to
about $298mn by the end of the year 2004 & $210mn within the initial three quarters
of the year 2005.

The market was more or less stagnant with a moderate growth in 2005. According to
analysts the primary reason for this was the non-availability of sufficient
'personalized' service for mobile users, who want a more exciting content
experience. However, the growth has picked up dramatically in 2006.

In 2006 there is also going to be an expansion of the mobile companies' services
ranging from SMS and MMS, to content service for example ring tones, mobile
Internet, ring tones along with basic services including caller ID and these are
going to be the main trends in the market. There would also be promotion of these
services through vital advertising investments in the Russian mobile market.

According to RNCOS' recent market research report namely "World Mobile Market
(2006)" the subscriber base of Russian cellular operators almost tripled from 25 to
75 millions in 2003 and is estimated to exceed 124 million users by end 2006.

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useful for handset manufacturers, service providers, and investors.

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competitors of several companies like Alcatel, Ericsson, Intel Corporation, Nokia,
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