OREANDA-NEWS. On 26 February 2009 Uralsvyazinform (RTS: URSI/URSIP, ADR: UVYZY/ UVYZYP), the leading carrier of fixed-line and mobile services in the Urals region, Russia reported on the forthcoming increase of tariffs for local telephone services.

Following the order issued by the Federal Tax Service of Russia , Uralsvyazinform will increase the charges for local telephone services from March 1, 2009.

The new ruling will affect line rentals, per-minute charges and pre-paid limit in combined tariff. Tariff upgrade will average 7% upside of local telephone tariffs for residential subscribers.

More detail on tariffs may be requested from Investor relations on +7 343 379 1219, or by email on investor@gd.usi.ru