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Russian mobile power players in the FSU

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Russian mobile players – MegaFon, MTS and VimpelCom – dominate the Former Soviet Union (FSU) mobile market, operating in all but three of the 12 FSU markets. Emeka Obiodu compares the qualities and positioning of the three power players.

Executive summary

In a nutshell

Key messages

What the FSU means to Russian MNOs

Historical ties encourage vast FSU footprint

Growth remains high in the FSU region

3G has just arrived in the FSU

Low ARPU is part of normal operation

Ownership battles dampen mood

Historical ties breed fear about Russia

Concerns over oil, gas and metal prices

MegaFon – Russia’s gentle giant

2008: the story so far

Solid Russian performance

Entangled ownership structure

Belated eye for CIS expansion

MegaFon: SWOT analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

MTS – a regional stalwart

2008: the story so far

Burgeoning FSU footprint

A stalwart in Russia

Mixed fortunes in subscriber numbers

Unique strategic agenda

MTS: SWOT analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

VimpelCom – solid in Russia, ambitious in the FSU

2008: the story so far

Steady FSU growth

Russian operation marches on despite recent setbacks

Brand value as strategic positioning

Boardroom dispute remains a major problem

VimpelCom: SWOT analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

List of Tables

Table 1: Russian power player FSU markets (end of 2008)

Table 2: Issue of 3G licences in the FSU (end September 2008)

Table 3: MTS 3 + 2 ‘Growth + Efficiency’ strategy

List of Figures

Figure 1: Mobile penetration rates in the FSU: 2003–07

Figure 2: Fixed telephone penetration rates in the FSU: 2003–07

Figure 3: Annual ARPU forecasts: 2008–13

Figure 4: MegaFon subscriber and market share data: 4Q06–3Q08

Figure 5: MTS operating structure

Figure 6: MTS revenue and subscriber growth: 4Q06–3Q08

Figure 7: MTS subscriber evolution in the FSU

Figure 8: VimpelCom’s operating structure

Figure 9: VimpelCom subscribers and market share: 4Q06–3Q08

Figure 10: VimpelCom FSU subscribers: 1Q07–3Q08

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