AC&M cellular estimates for September 2009.

Russia:

• Number of subscribers (valid SIM cards) increased to 203.7 mln, up 1.8 mln from July 2009, 24.2 mln from September 2008;
• Penetration increased to 140% (up 1.2% from August 2009, 16.7% from September 2008);
• There were 191 and 185 SIM cards in use per 100 population in Moscow and St.Petersburg respectively as of September 30, 2009.

Ukraine:

• Number of subscribers (valid SIM cards) increased to 55.5 mln, up 0.04 mln from August 2009, 0.08 mln from September 2008);
• Penetration increased to 120.5% (up 0.1% from August 2009, 0.7% from September 2008).