Velcom
Velcom GSM is a telecommunications company that operates mobile networks in Belarus. The company is a 100 percent subsidiary of Telekom Austria Group, the Central and Eastern Europe is active in eight countries. Velcom in Belarus is in competition with Beltelecom and MTS.
History
In October 2007, mobilkom austria AG acquired a 70 percent stake in Velcom. On 8 July 2010, mobilkom austria AG was merged into Telekom Austria TA AG. As part of this merger, the non-Austrian subsidiary of mobilkom austria AG Telekom Austria Group was assumed. Thus, the Velcom shares of mobilkom austria AG went to the Telekom Austria Group. The on track in the remaining 30 percent by the Telekom Austria Group in October 2010. Velcom Therefore, since October 2010, a 100 percent subsidiary of the Telekom Austria Group.
Business
The company had in the first quarter of 2010, according to information a market share of 41.2 percent, making it the second largest mobile operator in Belarus.
Prefix
The code number for the network of Velcom is 029