Exatel arises out of merged Tel-Energo and Telbank

The name of the merged Tel-Energo and Telbank will be Exatel. The company aims at changing its image as it is often associated solely with the energy and banking sectors. The new strategy envisages stronger penetration among small and medium-sized enterprises, which requires a modification of its offer. The consolidated telecom operator also plans to expand and offer other services, as until now it focused on the data transmission market, where it controls 25% of the market. The next most probable step will be an attempt to acquire sector competitor NOM, which holds a quite strong position in the voice services segment. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 6) A.K.