Telcos and regulator step up a gear for national broadband infrastructure

摘要

Supported by palpable economic recovery during the last two years, Russia's telecom sector is expected to grow 2.5% in 2012. The market has undergone significant recent changes since Rostelecom in 2011 absorbed the seven regional operators to become the dominant national player. Operators have shown a readiness to invest in networks, and expand their business portfolios, in recent quarters. This is in contrast to many European players which have been affected by declining revenue, and lower investment potential.