Virgin Connect - WiMAX Network in Russia

Virgin Connect - WiMAX Network in Russia. Richard Branson's Virgin Group announced a WiMAX network called Virgin Connect in Russia which covers 20 cities in Russia. The network is launched through an agreement with Swiss based telecoms investors, Trivon. Trivon launched its network in 32 Russian regions including Moscow, St. Petersburg and the 20 largest cities where it holds the required licenses and frequencies for WiMAX-based services. The company has started delivering services to customers in Moscow region, Belgorod, Orenburg and Ufa.

Virgin Connect will provide Broadband Internet connectivity, voice and value added services to residential, SME and larger corporate customers. More information about Virgin Connect in Russia is available from www.virginconnect.ru