MOLDCELL:Newsletter

MOLDCELL:Newsletter

• 16.12.2009

MOLDCELL major shareholder - first in the world with 4G services Today, on December 14th, a world premiere in telecommunication field took place! The Swedish-Finnish company TeliaSonera became the first operator in the world who commercially launched 4th Generation (4G)/LTE services to its customers. At the press-conference held today, the company made live demonstrations of the first 4G services in the world. “We are very proud to be the first operator in the world to offer our customers 4G services. The use of mobile broadband in the Nordic countries is exploding and customers need higher speeds and capacity. This is why we launch 4G services in both Stockholm and Oslo,“ said Kenneth Karlberg, TeliaSonera President and Head of Mobility Services. The two pioneering 4G city networks cover the central city areas of Stockholm and Oslo and will be used for mobile data. 4G is the fastest mobile technology available on the market, with speeds up to ten times higher than today’s 3.5G. 4G/LTE will open up new possibilities for customers to use and enjoy services on their laptops, requiring high transmission speed and capacity, such as advanced web TV broadcasting, extensive online gaming and web conferences. “Being first out with new technology gives us unique experience that we can use on all our markets. We will continue the roll-out to offer our customers new communication services for the future“continues Kenneth Karlberg. TeliaSonera has three nation wide 4G/LTE licenses; in Sweden, Norway and also recently in Finland. The network roll out is in progress to offer 4G to Sweden’s and Norway’s largest cities. TeliaSonera is one of the most powerful international telecommunications companies, leader in the Nordic and Baltic regions, with strong positions in Eurasia, including Russia (MegaFon) and Turkey (Turkcell). TeliaSonera geographical footprint counts 453 million inhabitants and together with its associated companies offer communication services to 144 mln subscribers in 20 countries (September 2009). TeliaSonera is represented in the Republic of Moldova by MOLDCELL mobile operator being its major shareholder.

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Moldcell is one of the leading telecom operators in the Republic of Moldova, offering innovative digital solutions and a wide range of mobile services, including voice, mobile internet, television, fixed internet via fiber optics, and mobile financial services. These services are accessible through its extensive network of stores nationwide and the Moldcell eShop online store. As a direct foreign investment in Moldova since 2000, and part of the Global CG Corp Group since March 25, 2020, Moldcell is dedicated to revolutionizing the digital financial services industry in Moldova. Committed to promoting the digitization of the economy and enhancing financial inclusion, Moldcell strives to provide its customers with the best possible experience while supporting the growth of the telecommunications sector in Moldova. Moldcell is one of the leading telecom operators in the Republic of Moldova providing attractive tariffs, biggest variety of handset offers and affordability of the cutting edge technologies all over the country. With a strong connectivity base, we are the hub in the digital ecosystem, empowering people, companies and societies to stay in touch with everything that matters 24/7/365 on their terms.