mPunkt builds revenues by moving into pre-paid and unsubsidised handset sales

"We incurred substantial costs by creating new sales channels, e.g. a telephone sales center and the development of wholesaling, in which we sell unsubsidized mobile phones and pre-paid products," said Dariusz Chlastawa, deputy president of mPunkt. He went on to say that in 2006 revenues and profits will increase, as sales channels are now fully operational and a few dozen new showrooms will start operating. The network now consists of 210 outlets. "The optimal number of outlets stands at 200-300. I do not expect our network to grow substantially in 2006. We are not thinking about acquisitions," said Chlastawa. The company is eyeing new services as a potential source of additional revenues, development of e-sales and improving service quality. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) M.M.