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| name = BTC Mobile |
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| logo = Vivatel logo.gif |
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| logo_size = 120px |
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| type = [[limited liability company]] |
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foundation = [[2005]] | |
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location = [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]] |
| foundation = 2005 |
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| location = [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]] |
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| key_people = [[Richard Shearer]], CEO |
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| industry = [[Wireless]] Services; [[Telecommunication]] |
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| products = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]], [[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]], [[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]], [[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS (HSDPA)]] |
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products = [[Mobile phone|mobile telephony]] | |
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| homepage = http://www.vivatel.bg |
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'''vivatel''' was a mobile operator in Bulgaria. It started operating in November 2005, receiving a GSM operator license in June 2004 and an [[UMTS]] license in May 2005. The [[3G]] network was launched in April 2007. The company is owned by BTC JSC. |
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vivatel started in November 2005 with extended portfolio of mobile services for private and business clients, with low prices. |
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Vivatel offers plans unique for the Bulgarian mobile market like unlimited talk time between two subscribers or unlimited talk time in the evening and on the weekend. There is also a combined package with voice services and [[ADSL]] home internet services (through its owner [[Bulgarian Telecommunications Company|BTC]]). |
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In November 2007, two years after its launch, vivatel has reached one million clients, which is around 10% market share.<ref>[http://www.vivatel.bg/en/news_details.php?id=374 Vivatel – News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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⚫ | vivatel is a sponsor of many music-related events: the concerts of [[Rihanna]], [[Pink (singer)|Pink]], [[INXS]] and [[Vaya Con Dios (band)|Vaya Con Dios]] in Bulgaria, music [[award show]]s and more. It also sponsors [[volleyball]], [[ice-skating]], [[streetball]], [[snowboarding]], [[electronic sports]] and sport events. |
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In [[December 2006]], just 13 months after its launch, Vivatel reached 700,000 clients, which is around 7% market share,<ref>http://www.mrt.com.mk/en//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2426&Itemid=28</ref> making it the fastest growing operator in Bulgaria. |
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In May 2007 [[American International Group]] |
In May 2007 [[American International Group]] acquired 65% of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company and vivatel for €1.08 billion.<ref>[http://www.btc.bg/en/news_details.php?id=273 BTC – News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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On September 10, 2009 vivatel merged with the parent company BTC under the brand [[vivacom]]. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.vivatel.bg/images/site_img/bg_sea_big.jpg Actual coverage] |
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* [http://vivatel.bg/bg/index.php Official website] (in Bulgarian) |
* [http://vivatel.bg/bg/index.php Official website] (in Bulgarian) |
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* [http://vivatel.bg/en/index.php Official website] (in English) |
* [http://vivatel.bg/en/index.php Official website] (in English) |
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 25 April 2024
Company type | limited liability company |
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Industry | Wireless Services; Telecommunication |
Founded | 2005 |
Headquarters | Sofia, Bulgaria |
Key people | Richard Shearer, CEO |
Products | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS (HSDPA) |
Website | http://www.vivatel.bg |
vivatel was a mobile operator in Bulgaria. It started operating in November 2005, receiving a GSM operator license in June 2004 and an UMTS license in May 2005. The 3G network was launched in April 2007. The company is owned by BTC JSC.
vivatel started in November 2005 with extended portfolio of mobile services for private and business clients, with low prices.
In November 2007, two years after its launch, vivatel has reached one million clients, which is around 10% market share.[1]
vivatel is a sponsor of many music-related events: the concerts of Rihanna, Pink, INXS and Vaya Con Dios in Bulgaria, music award shows and more. It also sponsors volleyball, ice-skating, streetball, snowboarding, electronic sports and sport events.
In May 2007 American International Group acquired 65% of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company and vivatel for €1.08 billion.[2]
On September 10, 2009 vivatel merged with the parent company BTC under the brand vivacom.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Actual coverage
- Official website (in Bulgarian)
- Official website (in English)