J'son & Partners: 190.4 mln registered SIM cards in Russia as of February 2009
J'son & Partners reports that in February 2009 the number of registered SIM cards in Russia reached 190.4 million. Penetration rate in Russia increased to 134%, in Moscow region – to 185%. Compound subscribers base increased by 1.1 million (0.56%) in February 2009. During February 2009 monthly subscribers base growth decreased by 44% since February 2008.
During last 12 months compound user base of Russian operators increased by 23.9 mln. subscribers, or 14%. In March 1, 2009 MegaFon took the first place in growth figures – its subscriber base grew by 7 mln. VimpelCom (which operates under the Beeline trademark) got the second position, adding 6.6 new subscribers. The third place went to MTS with 6.4 new subscribers.
Leading national and local operators
During three last months the highest subscriber base growth rates were demonstrated by TELE2 Russia (5.5%), YeniseyTelecom - 5.4%, Nizhegorodskaya Sotovaya Svyaz (NSS) - 5.1%, and VimpelCom – 4.8%.
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