Tel-Energo's plans to act as bridge linking East and West

Independent telecom operator Tel-Energo, controlled by the National Grid (PSE), plans to become more active on foreign markets, mainly in Eastern Europe. The firm wants to become a transit operator connecting East with West as, "We understand the needs of Eastern markets and at the same time we cooperate with many Western operators. We see a synergy in being present on both markets," said Krzysztof Witoń, management board member of Tel-Energo. The firm is mainly hoping for interest from pan-European corporations or financial institutions, as well as Polish companies investing in Eastern markets. "This is a large and important step. The company now has to find clients, whom it will offer transit services and this might be difficult," said Andrzej Piotrowski from the Adam Smith Center. Tel-Energo sees Eastern markets as an opportunity to improve its results, which have been poor over last years. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 5) M.M.