AC&M releases estimates on Russian residential broadband data.

Key points are:

• Total number of residential broadband accounts is above 14 mln.
• Penetration of broadband services in September 2010 reaches 27.2% in Russia while Moscow penetration is above 70%.
• Centertelecom is a leading provider of BB services in Russia, followed by Comstar, Vimpelcom and ER-Telecom.
• Comstar, Vimpelcom and AKADO dominate Moscow market.

Please note that Vimpelcom broadband subscribers in Moscow include both wireline and Beeline WiFi subscribers.