OREANDA-NEWS. April 13, 2011. The European Telecommunications Company Tele2AB announced today that the net increase in subscriptions totaled 178,000 subscribers in February, 2011.

The total Tele2 subscription base in Russia consists of 18.8 million subscribers.

Tele2 Russia represents a European telecommunications holding company which is currently operating in 11 countries and providing services to over 30 million subscribers.

Recently Tele2 has been the most active and rapidly developing cellular operator in Russia. It stands out by being the only discounter in this market in Russia where demand for discounters is high, and is characterized by a European approach to building a cellular business.

Specific features of Tele2’s business model as well as commitment to long-term presence in the Russian market are reflected in the important social function carried out by the operator in Russia.