Mobile TeleSystems (Russian: ОАО «Мобильные ТелеСистемы») or MTS (RTS:MTSSMICEX:MTSI) is the largest mobile operator in Russia and CIS with over 89.64 million subscribers as of April 30, 2008.[1]. Not only does it lead in its domestic markets, but it was also ranked first in Western Europe in 4Q 2008 [2]
Having started in the Moscow license zone in 1994, МТS in 1997 received licenses for further areas, and began expansion, later entering other countries of the CIS. On October 31 2008,Vodafone announced a partnership deal with MTS, whereby Vodafone services will be available to MTS subscribers; some form of co-branding will follow, and both companies have noted the potential for more efficient purchasing.
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