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PLUS Communication was |
PLUS Communication was founded in June 2009, after [[Electronic and Postal Communications Authority|AKEP]] gave the Individual Authorization (license) as the bidder with the highest value, to provide mobile telephony services. The company started its commercial operations on December 6, 2010. |
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<ref>[http://www.top-channel.tv/artikull.php?id=198667&ref=lajme Top Channel about plus] {{in lang|sq}}</ref> When PLUS ceased |
<ref>[http://www.top-channel.tv/artikull.php?id=198667&ref=lajme Top Channel about plus] {{in lang|sq}}</ref> When PLUS ceased operations in 2018, its reserved frequencies were split between [[Vodafone Albania|Vodafone]] and [[One Telecommunications|One]]. |
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==International relations== |
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PLUS, as the newest company in the telecommunications market, took advantage of using advance technology, as well as a consolidated network to cope with any future challenges, cooperating so with the prestigious international companies, such as [[Nokia Siemens]], [[NEC]] and [[Comverse]] for provision of some of its equipment and services.<ref>[http://plus.al/en/about-plus-vision-and-technology PLUS Communication]</ref> |
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==Services== |
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All PLUS subscribers could take advantage of the network usage, various products and services, to fulfill their needs for an economic and full communication.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
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Plus Communication was in a continuous process to upgrade and expand its network all over the country, to serve better to its customers.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} Fulfilling their demands and needs remained one of the priorities of the company, providing not only quality products and services{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}, but also transparency and the right of choice.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
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PLUS was unique, being the only Albanian business operating in telecommunication market.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} Contrary to the other foreign and established mobile operators in the market, PLUS reinvested its profits in Albania, contributing to the country's development.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
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==Market share== |
==Market share== |
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In 2012 |
In 2012, PLUS had 5.3 million subscribers (187% penetration rate), out of which there were 3.2 million active users (114% penetration rate). An active user is defined as having communication in the last three months.<ref name="2012 yearly report (in Albanian)">{{cite web|title=2012 yearly report (in Albanian)|url=http://www.akep.al/images/stories/AKEP/statistika/TREGUESIT_STATISTIKORE-_6_MUJORI-I-2012.pdf|work=Electronic and Postal Communications Authority|publisher=AKEP|accessdate=7 June 2013}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Albania is the [[Electronic and Postal Communications Authority]].{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Albania is the [[Electronic and Postal Communications Authority]].{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
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| Industry | Telecommunications |
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| Founded | June 2009, 10 |
| Defunct | January 2018, 01 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Albania[1] |
| Services | Telecommunications |
Number of employees | 312 (2016) |
| Website | plus |
PLUS ALBANIA Communication SH.A. (also known as PLUS) is a defunct Albanian-owned and operated telecommunications company.[2] It was the 4th mobile operator in Albania by number of subscribers.
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PLUS Communication was founded in June 2009, after AKEP gave the Individual Authorization (license) as the bidder with the highest value, to provide mobile telephony services. The company started its commercial operations on December 6, 2010. [3] When PLUS ceased operations in 2018, its reserved frequencies were split between Vodafone and One.
Market share
In 2012, PLUS had 5.3 million subscribers (187% penetration rate), out of which there were 3.2 million active users (114% penetration rate). An active user is defined as having communication in the last three months.[4]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Albania is the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority.[citation needed]
| Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) |
Ownership |
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| 1 | Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, 4G, 4G+ |
1.839 or 34.76% (2012) | Vodafone |
| 2 | Telekom | GSM-900/1800 UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, 4G, 4G+ |
1.736 or 32.82% (2012) | Deutsche Telecom |
| 3 | ALBtelecom Mobile | GSM-900/1800 UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, 4G |
1.304 or 24.66% (2012) | Albtelecom |
| 4 | Plus | GSM-900/1800 | 0.410 or 7.76% (2012) | Plus Communication |
See also
References
- ^ http://plus.al/en/about-plus-shareholders PLUS Communication
- ^ TV Klan about Plus (in Albanian)
- ^ Top Channel about plus (in Albanian)
- ^ "2012 yearly report (in Albanian)" (PDF). Electronic and Postal Communications Authority. AKEP. Retrieved 7 June 2013.[permanent dead link]
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