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Kyrgyzstan

13 Oct 2023
MEGA’s ownership switches from ministry to Kyrgyz state bank
2 Oct 2023
MEGA share auction delayed to 11 October
25 Sep 2023
Kyrgyztelecom completes ‘first stage’ of Digital CASA fibre project
18 Sep 2023
MegaFon sets up Kyrgyzstan division
14 Aug 2023
Saima launches 300Mbps fibre, new home theatre service
5 Jul 2023
State Development Bank intends to buy MEGA via auction
4 Jul 2023
MEGA share auction scheduled for October with starting bid worth USD167m
26 Apr 2023
Kazakh operators put spanner in works of EAEU roaming scheme
26 Apr 2023
MEGA claims first Kyrgyz VoLTE launch
25 Apr 2023
Kyrgyztelecom officially kicks off Digital CASA fibre connectivity project
20 Apr 2023
MEGA improves financial results, accelerates network expansion
3 Apr 2023
Beeline Kyrgyzstan to expand mobile coverage to ‘the most remote areas’ with OneWeb
3 Mar 2023
MEGA ownership heading to State Development Bank, minister indicates
18 Jan 2023
MEGA unlikely to be privatised, according to CEO
7 Dec 2022
Capital idea: MegaCom rebranding as MEGA
22 Nov 2022
Kyrgyzstan returns to MegaCom sale plan
14 Oct 2022
O! opens second 5G demo zone
14 Sep 2022
O! carries out widespread 4G enhancement; switches on 5G demo zone
8 Sep 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
7 Sep 2022
MegaCom exhibiting 5G throughout September
7 Sep 2022
Beeline Kyrgyzstan launches unlimited home internet on its LTE network
19 Aug 2022
O! tests 5G, says commercial services ‘not far off’
9 Aug 2022
MegaCom claims first Kyrgyz 5G test; pilot service to follow
30 Mar 2022
96% of settlements in Kyrgyzstan have 4G coverage
9 Mar 2022
Beeline boosts LTE speeds in Bishkek with 2300MHz TDD switch-on
3 Feb 2022
Kyrgyz government approves plans for 5G, with potential 2022 launch
14 Oct 2021
O! declines to pay for 2300MHz licence in Bishkek
30 Sep 2021
MegaCom, Beeline and O! win 2300MHz licences in Bishkek
20 Aug 2021
Kyrgyz govt considering sale of MegaCom to National Bank, other candidates
11 Jun 2021
Kyrgyzstan plots 5G launch path
7 Jun 2021
O! teams up with Saima Telecom on fixed/mobile bundles
18 Mar 2021
MegaCom wins 2300MHz licences
18 Mar 2021
Kyrgyz regulator says 5G pilots suspended
3 Mar 2021
IFC financing Kyrgyz wholesale broadband operator ElCat
2 Nov 2020
VEON writes down assets in Kyrgyzstan
9 Oct 2020
MegaCom ‘operating normally’ after attempted seizure; compensates users for outage
21 Sep 2020
Kyrgyz 2300MHz auction invalidated due to lack of bids
21 Aug 2020
Kyrgyzstan auctioning 2300MHz spectrum; new interconnection regime approved
5 Aug 2020
Kyrgyzstan's MegaCom reaches 90% 4G footprint
19 Jun 2020
Beeline spectrum deal under scrutiny in telecoms probe as PM quits
5 Jun 2020
MegaCom launches data-free mobile TV
26 May 2020
Ex-head of Kyrgyz regulator detained over alleged mobile operator conspiracy
31 Jan 2020
O! surpasses 97% LTE network coverage
17 Dec 2019
Kyrgyzstan allocating 5G test spectrum
9 Sep 2019
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
25 Jun 2019
O! LTE covers over 95% of population
20 May 2019
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
17 May 2019
O! reaches 94% of Kyrgyz population with 4G
24 Jan 2019
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
11 Dec 2018
MegaCom and Kyrgyztelecom’s KT Mobile embark on network partnership
25 Oct 2018
Government to keep ownership of MegaCom
9 Aug 2018
MegaCom revaluation suspended
12 Apr 2018
Four bids for MegaCom being evaluated this month
22 Mar 2018
MegaCom receives expression of interest from Swiss-based firm
19 Jan 2018
MegaCom wins 1800MHz licence tender
22 Dec 2017
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
16 Nov 2017
Russian bid for MegaCom rejected; Kyrgyz state fund claims other offers on table
2 Oct 2017
MegaCom markets 'Mega iTV'
28 Sep 2017
Russian entrepreneur sole bidder for MegaCom
22 Sep 2017
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
20 Sep 2017
MegaCom boosts 3G coverage, 4G signal
18 Sep 2017
Saima Telecom gives broadband/TV users an upgrade
24 Aug 2017
Kyrgyzstan solicits applications for sale of MegaCom at fourth attempt
7 Aug 2017
China Telecom looks to cooperate on Kyrgyz transformation programme
13 Jul 2017
MegaCom, Beeline Kyrgyzstan appeal competition fines
6 Jun 2017
Latest MegaCom sale attempt flops
25 May 2017
O! 4G coverage nears a third of Kyrgyz population
11 Apr 2017
Kyrgyzstan lawmakers finalise April 2018 MNP launch; countdown to analogue TV switchoff begins
23 Jan 2017
MegaCom adding UMTS-900 services to 3G/4G line-up
13 Jan 2017
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
4 Jan 2017
Kyrgyz splurge: cellcos invest in 4G speed boosts
17 Jun 2016
No bids for Kyrgyzstan's Megacom
10 Jun 2016
Kyrgyzstan to complete switch to digital broadcasting by 31 July
7 Jun 2016
Auction for defunct CDMA firm Zheti Mobile being held this month
19 May 2016
Kyrgyzstan’s Sky Mobile introduces LTE services to all regions
13 May 2016
Megacom auction postponed to 15 June
9 May 2016
Aktel ceases provision of CDMA services
29 Apr 2016
100% of Megacom shares to be auctioned on 11 May 2016
11 Mar 2016
Megacom launches LTE in three cities; Nur expands 4G network
24 Feb 2016
VimpelCom to introduce ZTE’s NFV solution in five markets
8 Feb 2016
State plans auction of Megacom shares, bids to start from USD241m
7 Jan 2016
Kyrgyzstan to disconnect unregistered SIMs from 1 February
26 Nov 2015
Kyrgyzstan MNP introduction postponed until 2018
1 Oct 2015
SIM registration deadline extended to 1 Feb 2016
29 Sep 2015
Kyrgyzstan concludes 800MHz spectrum sale
11 Aug 2015
NCA moves SIM registration deadline to 1 October 2015
8 Jul 2015
Kyrgyz government proposes national cellular network rollout
7 Jul 2015
Bankrupt Aktel to have assets auctioned on 14 July
12 Jun 2015
Megacom acquires 75% stake in Kyrgyz Mobile Company for USD3.6m
4 Jun 2015
75% stake in dormant cellco to be auctioned on 5 June
26 May 2015
Sky Mobile continues HSPA+ network expansion
14 May 2015
Megacom expands 3G coverage, improves network capacity
13 May 2015
Two million SIMs remain unregistered ahead of August deadline
22 Apr 2015
Kyrgyztelecom completes digitisation in Batken oblast
20 Mar 2015
President signs MNP amendment; portability could take effect this month
19 Mar 2015
Turkish firm applies to buy 75% stake in dormant 3G licensee
11 Mar 2015
Kyrgyzstan extends pre-paid registration deadline to 8 August
21 Jan 2015
Nur continues expansion of 3G network coverage
19 Jan 2015
Megacom upgrades network; achieves 98% population coverage
2 Jan 2015
Nur continues 3G network expansion
15 Dec 2014
Megacom expands network coverage
10 Dec 2014
O! 3G expansion in Talas!
9 Dec 2014
Sky hopes users make a Beeline to register SIMs, encouraged by free gift ‘honeypot’
28 Nov 2014
O! expands 3G coverage, offers more LTE-capable devices
4 Nov 2014
Kyrgyzstan disconnects bankrupt Aktel
24 Oct 2014
4.5 million Kyrgyz SIMs remain unregistered
20 Oct 2014
Southern Kyrgyzstan backbone complete
13 Oct 2014
Megacom continues fibre upgrade
29 Jul 2014
Kyrgyzstan takes control of remaining Megacom shares
12 May 2014
Go O! Nur Telecom launches 4G
17 Apr 2014
Megacom added 200 base stations to footprint in 2013
10 Apr 2014
Megacom reports 5.4% rise in FY revenue
21 Mar 2014
Kyrgyz mobile subs reached 6.7m at end-2013
10 Mar 2014
Kyrgyztelecom to expand broadband availability
28 Jan 2014
O! widens network footprint in Naryn
20 Jan 2014
Megacom upgrades to DC-HSPA+
10 Jan 2014
Kyrgyz mobile sales reach KGS13.5bn in 9M13; Aktel declared insolvent
20 Nov 2013
Megacom posts 6% rise in 9M revenue
21 Oct 2013
Kyrgyztelecom expects net loss for 2013
26 Sep 2013
Sky Mobile widens 3.5G footprint
23 Sep 2013
Megacom deploys fibre network in Chuy province
6 Sep 2013
Kyrgyztelecom will not be privatised, state says
16 Aug 2013
Megacom continues rural expansion
16 Jul 2013
O! signs up one millionth subscriber
26 Jun 2013
MTS settles dispute over Kyrgyz mobile operator
30 Apr 2013
KT reports fall in fixed telephony lines
3 Apr 2013
Mobile subs climb 8% in 2012
12 Mar 2013
Renewed attempt to sell state mobile operator launched
28 Jan 2013
Kyrgyztelecom continues with fibre-optic network rollout
15 Jan 2013
Megacom continues mobile network expansion
26 Nov 2012
Fresh attempt to sell Kyrgyz Mobile Company launched
21 Nov 2012
Saima Telecom selects DiViNetworks for additional international capacity
11 Oct 2012
Twelve firms awarded LTE/WiMAX spectrum
13 Sep 2012
Sky Mobile expands HSPA+ network
22 Aug 2012
No takers for 75% stake in Kyrgyz Mobile Company
3 Aug 2012
Megacom mobile subs reach 2.67m at mid-year
19 Jul 2012
Majority stake in Kyrgyz Mobile Company up for sale
18 Jul 2012
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan to coordinate on spectrum use
17 Jul 2012
Regulator drafts mobile registration bill
30 May 2012
Megacom brings 3.5G services to Issyk Kul
17 May 2012
No interest in upcoming auction of Megacom stake
10 May 2012
Megacom to expand 3.5G coverage nationwide
18 Jan 2012
Megacom launches 3G network in Bishkek
8 Dec 2011
Altimo freezes 2.7% stake in Vimpelcom over Kyrgyz cellco dispute
19 Aug 2011
Megacom expands coverage in Talas
18 Mar 2011
President launches financial investigation into Megacom
4 Feb 2011
Mobile subscribers top 4.9 million, MoTC says
26 Jan 2011
Vimpelcom takes control of Sky Mobile
13 Dec 2010
Megacom outlines future investment plans
19 Apr 2010
Kyrgyztelecom privatisation annulled?
8 Feb 2010
Govt finally offloads stake in KT
8 Oct 2009
BiMoCom ownership in dispute
2 Jul 2009
Kyrgyztelecom deploys Cisco broadband solution
12 May 2009
Turk Telekom to bid again for Kyrgyztelecom?
2 Feb 2009
Three ISPs 'out of action'
4 Sep 2008
Turk Telekom excluded from Kyrgyztelecom tender
26 Aug 2008
Turk Telekom to bid for Kyrgyztelecom stake
18 Jul 2008
Turk Telekom interested in Kyrgyztelecom
17 Apr 2008
Vimpelcom to manage Sky Mobile
11 Oct 2007
Sistema warns Vimpelcom and Telenor about SkyMobile
13 Aug 2007
Megacom’s subscriber base breaks 300,000
2 Jul 2007
MTS issues warning to would-be suitors of Sky Mobile
22 Jan 2007
Ownership wrangles continue at Bitel
15 Dec 2006
Incumbent gets GSM frequencies
5 Dec 2006
Bitel’s dividends to MTS illegal, says court
2 Aug 2006
VimpelCom to purchase Altimo's Kyrgyz GSM operator?
6 Jul 2006
MTS to sue to uphold Bitel rights
4 Jul 2006
Bitel sells network to Altimo
30 Jun 2006
Altimo buys wireless licensee
2 May 2006
Second GSM network launched
26 Jan 2006
Rostelecom plans to bid for Kyrgyz Telecom
24 Jan 2006
Government approves Kyrgyz Telecom sale
23 Jan 2006
MegaFon to launch in February
16 Dec 2005
Armed police storm Bitel’s headquarters
13 Dec 2005
Risky business: MTS buys Kyrgyzstan’s leading cellco Bitel for USD150 million
25 Nov 2005
MTS hoping to gain control of Kyrgyzstan’s Bitel
29 Jun 2005
Kyrgyz Telecom rolls out IP network
17 Jun 2005
Kyrgyz Telecom sell-off scheduled for next month
25 Apr 2005
Bitel not run by ex-president, says commission
14 Apr 2005
Kyrgyzstan’s largest cellco changes hands amidst political and legal wrangling

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