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The 1990’s

1993:

·                          MTS receives first license to provide mobile phone services using the GSM standard

1994:

·                          MTS begins offering mobile phone services in Moscow and the surrounding region

1997:

·                          MTS expands operations into Russian regions

The 2000’s

2000:

·                          Initial Public Offering (IPO) of MTS securities on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

2002:

·                          MTS introduces pre-paid Jeans brand and begins expansion into neighboring CIS countries through joint venture in Belarus

2003:

·                          MTS acquires UMC, a leading mobile phone operator in Ukraine

2004:

·                          MTS receives additional licenses in Russia to extend its license coverage to include all but two regions of the country

·                          MTS enters Uzbekistan through the acquisition of Uzdunrobita, the country’s largest mobile phone operator

2005:

·                          MTS enters Turkmenistan by acquiring Barash Communication Technologies, Inc. (BCTI), the leading telecommunications operator in the country

2006:

·                          MTS appoints new CEO and CFO

·                          MTS launches new brand identity

·                          MTS adopts 3+1 Strategy

·                          MTS creates Group organizational structure

2007:

·                          MTS launches 3+2 Strategy

·                          MTS enters Armenia through acquisition of leading operator, K-Telekom (VivaCell)

·                          Allocation of 3G licenses in Russia, Uzbekistan and Armenia

·                          Countrywide rebranding of operations in Ukraine

·                          Launch of mobile broadband in Ukraine

2008:

·                          Mikhail Shamolin appointed as President & CEO

·                          MTS named as one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Brands

·                          MTS launches 3G networks in Russia and Uzbekistan

·                          MTS signs strategic partnership with Vodafone

Source: annualreview2008.mtsgsm.com