Telecoms news from Turkmenistan

MTS to Restart Services in Turkmenistan by End of the Month

Russia's Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has confirmed that it will resume services in Turkmenistan at the of this month, after nearly two years after its network was closed down by the government. ...more.

MTS Signs Deal to Resume Services in Turkmenistan After Shut-Down

Russia's Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has announced that it is resuming operations in Turkmenistan. The company says that it has secured a 5-year agreement with the government to settle a dispute. ...more.

MTS could be back in Turkmenistan in 3-4 months

Russian-owned cell phone provider MTS could be operating again in Turkmenistan in three or four months, ...more.

Russian Cellular Operator To Return To Turkmenistan

Russian cellular operator MTS is on the way to resuming its business in Turkmenistan, almost 18 months after it suspended operations. ...more.

Turkmenistan refuses to compensate MTS

Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement refusing to compensate Russia's MTS cell phone provider for losses after shutting down its operations in Turkmenistan market last year, ...more.

Etisalat Looking to Enter Turkmenistan Market

UAE based Etisalat is reported to have held meetings with the Turkmenistan government which could lead to it taking over the suspended mobile network that was operated by Russia's MTS. ...more.

Huawei and Nokia Siemens Networks Win Turkmen Network Expansion Contracts

The Turkmenistan government is reported to have signed network expansion contracts with both Huawei and Nokia Siemens Networks for an urgent upgrade of the state-owned mobile network, Altyn Asyr. ...more.

Turkmenistan Government Outlines Reasons for MTS Network Shut-Down

The Turkmenistan government has hit back at Russia's MTS following reports that the Russian mobile network is warning investors to avoid the country. ...more.

MTS Seeks Resolution Over Shut-Down of its Turkmenistan Network

Russia's Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has written to the Government of Turkmenistan inviting it to resolve the dispute over the suspension of MTS' operations in the country, ...more.

MTS Turkmenistan License Suspended for One Month

Russia's MTS has announced that its Turkmenistan subsidiary has had its operating license suspended for a month. ...more.

MTS Turkmenistan Restores Service in Ashgabat

MTS Turkmenistan has fully restored service to its network in the capital city of Ashgabat after nearly a week of disruptions ...more.

MTS Launches 3G Networks in All Markets of Operation

Russia's Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has announced the commercial launch of its 3G network in Turkmenistan, completing the deployment of 3G networks in all markets of operation of the MTS Group. ...more.

Russian Operator to Offer Vodafone Branded Services

Vodafone and Russia's Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has announced a non-equity partnership to offer Vodafone branded services to MTS customers and to collaborate jointly on future technological developments. ...more.