The number of virtual operators in the Yota network grows

According to the newspaper "Vedomosti" operator "Scartel" soon going to install new software on equipment that serves its fourth-generation mobile network LTE. This will use it in conjunction with a large number of virtual operators (MVNO), than now. At the moment, "Skartel" has its own network Yota, and on the basis of its network provides operator MegaFon. Told the publication source in one of the operators, the new software will provide "network location" Yota for six operators, it will be implemented in the end - the beginning of next year. This is confirmed by other informed sources. known that in September 2012 an application for the use of the Yota filed by companies such as MTS, VimpelCom, Rostelecom and Tele2, that is, instead of getting just six operators. True, it is not clear whether to approve "Scartel" these claims. Value of the contract with the company as a MVNO on the federal level can be up to $ 150 million, and at the regional - $ 20-50. In this case, the operators themselves nominated for an inquiry, "Vedomosti" rather vague answer, saying only that negotiations with the "Scartel" continues.