Critical Market Trends Affecting Communications Service Providers in Eastern Europe, According to Frost & Sullivan

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- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Market Trends for Communications Service Providers in Eastern Europe on Tuesday, 27 October 2009, at 14.00 GMT

Interesting dynamics can be observed amongst communication service providers in Eastern Europe. The region is catching up on local loop unbundling, in tandem with the more developed Western European markets. Based on anticipated trends, 2010 could look like an exciting year for the region.

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These trends will be discussed during Frost & Sullivan’s next quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Communications Service Provider Market in Eastern Europe on Tuesday, 27 October 2009, at 14.00 GMT.

In Frost & Sullivan’s previous briefings, the transformation of Western European telecom operators to communications service providers has been extensively discussed. The advantages gained from the transformation have helped these companies sustain or improve their competitive edge. This analyst briefing will turn the spotlight on Eastern Europe, highlighting the implications of three critical market trends and discussing the potential for alternative players as the region catches up on more widespread local loop unbundling.

Yiru Zhong, Frost & Sullivan analyst for ICT group believes, that “managing effective transformation is equally important in Eastern Europe - as companies move from being a pure access provider to becoming a communications service provider. The second trend is about capturing the opportunities in a digitalised society, where enabling connectivity is the key. Finally we will discuss the need to leverage the first two trends to generate additional revenues by creating meaningful context and communities.”

This briefing would be beneficial not only to incumbents but also to alternative telecom players looking to tap into a greater digitalized society. It will also offer insights for telecom operators in other regions where new entrants are expected in the market in the near future. Last but not least, this briefing will be informative for vendors and solution providers looking to address the Eastern European telecommunications market.

To participate in the briefing, please email Joanna Lewandowska at joanna.lewandowska@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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Joanna Lewandowska of Frost & Sullivan Corporate Communications, +48-22-390-41-46, joanna.lewandowska at frost.com