Two participants of the big three mobile operators, VimpelCom and MegaFon, announced their intention to participate in the tender for licenses for 3G, explaining that they are technically ready to deploy third generation networks,
reports top.rbc.ru.
Recall, the State Commission on Radio Frequencies, as
planned , made a decision on October 23 on the allocation of radio frequencies for this type of communication. It is likely that a tender for a 3G license will be announced within 45 days, and the first licenses may be issued before the end of 2006.