VOLIA: News http://volia.com/eng/about/pr News 60 <![CDATA[VOLIA Announces 2009 Year-End Results]]> Press Release

February 15, 2010. National telecommunications provider VOLIA announced preliminary 2009 year-end results. In 2009, the company focused on building a complex service system in the regions and on carrying out a comprehensive upgrade of regional telecommunication networks to increase their capacity, eliminate congestions, and ensure the redundancy of power supply and communication channels.

As a result of these activities, Volia’s regional locations now have contact centers on par with European quality standards and have the capacity to provide non-stop information assistance and customer support through call-centers. For customers’ convenience, all of these locations finally accept payments for company services through banking facilities or electronic payment systems.

All of the regions are undergoing technical overhauls and equipment upgrades. In some locations, networks were in such a poor condition and did not meet company standards that they had to be completely refurbished. The process will continue in 2010. Other measures also included network reach extension in eastern and western parts of Ukraine, installation of new head ends in Kyiv, the Crimea, Vinnytsya, and Kharkiv. In some cities, the networks were fully converted to the 10G technology.

In 2009, customers in Vinnytsya and in Kharkiv were provided with access to digital television programs. Now this service is available not only in Kyiv but also in Lviv, Poltava, Sevastopol, Simferopol, Vinnytsya, and Kharkiv. Digital conversion of the company’s telecommunications network in the capital city is to come to an end over the next month.

2009 Final Year-End Results:

  • at 2010 year-start Volia Group’s telecommunication networks have 2.5M homes passed;
  • the active subscriber base at the start of 2010 is estimated at 1.7M subscribers, including more than 380,000 high-speed Internet RGUs;
  • average revenue per user (ARPU) for broadband Internet came to UAH 50-60; television access, UAH 24-30;
  • EBITDA margin in hryvnia terms managed to stay at 40% in 2009;
  • total taxes paid to budgets of all levels came to approximately UAH 200M;
  • total amount of capital expenditures in 2009 is estimated at UAH 230M

This is how Volia President Mr. Sergey Boyko views future developments on the telecommunications market in 2010: «Various sources estimate 2009 inflation index at nearly 20% (official data have not been published yet), and our estimate for 2010 is at least 12%. Volia experts believe that this is likely to force all market participants to revisit their pricing policies to recover losses. We do not foresee an upsurge in purchasing power or any acceleration of market growth rates in terms of RGU numbers. This will further intensify competition. Amidst decelerating subscriber base growth rates and declining purchasing power, players operating in the „shadow zone“ will be the first to disappear over the short term. This will happen because content suppliers are gearing up to fight piracy and illegal distribution of television programs. On top of that, market participants operating within the scope of the law will be interested in establishing a level playing field and will advocate fighting unfair competition. Market participants are definitely in for a series of inspections this year.
We do not anticipate any dramatic improvements or alleviation of the taxation burden, the so-called tax holidays. Regulatory pressure on the business with regard to licensing and permit procedures is also unlikely to weaken. We understand very clearly that government pressure is in fact going to mount even more on the back of a very tight fiscal budget. We would, however, like to avoid a situation where inspections are limited only to large market players with perfectly legal and transparent business practices. The year 2010 is going to be tough for all businesses, and definitely for telecommunications market participants.»

VOLIA is a national Ukrainian telecommunication provider that offers a set of modern telecommunication services: information and entertainment — digital TV and video-on-demand; data communications — high-speed Internet and services of the biggest Ukrainian data-centre; and communications — VoIP.

Alina Sigda
Head of PR, VOLIA
Tel./Fax: 207-70-92
info@volia.com
www.volia.com

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2010-02/811 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2010-02/811 <![CDATA[MONTHLY LETTER "VIL'NA KHVILINA"]]>

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

We wish you a very Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

Let 2010 be a year of new beginnings and let all your plans be successful.

We wish your family health, peace and harmony, and let your true friends will be always next to you!

Thank you for choosing us!

VOLIA team

NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS!

To let your holidays be bright and unforgettable, we offer you New Year gifts from our company!

  • Volia Premium TV subscribers will have an opportunity to watch all available TV-channels (except ‘Night’ package) from December 31 to January 3. And AT LAST anyone willing to watch movies in HD format will have that chance! During these New Year holidays you can order the following movies in high-definition: Powder Blue for UAH 1 (from January 1 to January 1) and 100 Feet (from January 7 to January 14).
  • Volia Broadband subscribers will get one free of charge additional service (Night Unlimited or Weekend Unlimited) through January. The first activation of either service is for free.

The presents are available for active subscribers who have positive balance on their personal accounts.

USEFUL ADVICES FOR THE NEW YEAR WEEK!

Dear subscribers! You are aware that banks will be open according to the official holiday schedule, so please make sure that you paid for the services in advance!

  • If you prefer to pay for the services through banking institutions, create and print out your bill on your Personal website beforehand. As soon as the payment is done, do not forget to confirm it on your Personal website so the information about your payment would reach our company in time.
  • Keep a small reserve (UAH 10–25) on your personal account so you wouldn’t worry about the traffic overuse during the holidays. If you do not need it the money will be accounted in your next month subscription fee.
  • We recommend using I-BOX payment terminals that are located in every supermarket and subway stations. You can also pay from home via online payment system on your Personal website.

2009: OUR ACHIEVEMENTS!

2009 will become a history in a few weeks. It was an interesting and extremely important year for a multi-thousand VOLIA team, since despite the difficult economic situation, we achieved results that really worth being proud of and made improvements that have been appreciated by our clients:

High-speed Internet Access

  • An additional service called “Dr.Web Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam” has been launched for the Volia Broadband subscribers. One of the useful options is “Parental Lock” that restricts access to ‘adult’ web-resources for children.
  • Amount of traffic included in our Internet-packages was practically doubled: “Zhittya” (80 GB), “Gra” (30GB), “Poshuk” (8GB), and “Dialog” (3GB). In addition, subscribers who use our most popular Internet-packages “Zhittya” and “Gra” have free of charge access to all web-sites located in VOLIA data-centre! It worth mentioning that VOLIA data-centre is one of the leaders of the Ukrainian Internet, where the most popular web-portals and entertainment services are accumulated. The total amount of information located in our data-center comes up to 1 PETABYTE!
  • Volia Premium TV subscribers now can use new Internet packages: http://volia.com/eng/internet/price. Owing to this offer you receive much more traffic at a much better price!
  • Email service has been significantly improved: your mailbox is now 10 times increased — up to 10 GB. Subscribers can now check their mail through web-interface. You have new convenient tools: on-line translator, dictionary, calendar, etc. If you have not updated your mail service yet, please, do it before New Year holidays! In order to activate the updated service send a request to abonents@voliacable.com and put “Mail Service Update” in the Subject field.
  • Everyone who pays in time during a year and use “Dialog”, “Poshuk”, “Gra”, or “Zhittya” Internet-package, receives a bonus 13th month of unlimited Internet virtually free of charge (at a 99% discount).

TV Program Access

  • 2009 is the last year of old analog TV-technology In Kyiv. At the beginning of 2010 Kyiv is going to be the first digital capital of the Easter Europe!
  • 25 new programs like Sony Entertainment Television (SET), Da Vinci Learning, Universal Channel, Sci-Fi, TV1000 Action, etc have been added to the DTV packages during 2009. Today you may choose from more than 140 best TV-programs. It should be mentioned that before this we conducted a survey among our subscribers, whose active participation played a significant role.
  • Our Near-Video-on-Demand service became more convenient now. From now on you may not only order two movies per week (for UAH 15 only), you can also order a monthly subscription for UAH 25 and watch all the movies that are shown during a month.

We appreciate your active participation in the surveys and focus-groups, as well as new services tastings. This helps us immensely to improve our services.

FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS: 2010 PLANS!

Few weeks left before Kyiv becomes the first digital capital of the Eastern Europe, and this event is going to become a starting point for introduction of new services.

  • In January we are planning to add to existing TV-packages new interesting educational programs for you and your family.
  • We are going to offer movies in HD (high definition) format in order to meet expectations of those subscribers’, who already acquired TV-sets with HD receivers. We are planning to offer additional Near-Video-On-Demand service to show movies both in DVD and HD quality starting from January. We also plan to launch a separate HD program package soon.
  • You will also be able to enjoy an easy-to-use program recording service by means of PVR, a cutting-edge TV receiver with record function.
  • To enjoy the highest possible speed we will introduce Internet-packages of new generation standard – DOCSIS 3.0.

We are working to provide the best service for you. So wait for the best in 2010!

NEW FEATURES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!

We are glad to inform you that from now on you may order books from an Internet-shop located on VOLIA Subscriber Portal! Our constant partner, Yakaboo online store, offers you a wide range of books for any taste. Every VOLIA’s subscriber has a unique 10% discount in this online store!

Visit your Subscriber Portal and get your bonuses!

NEAR-VIDEO ON DEMAND: CHOOSE AND WATCH!

Near-Video On Demand service becomes more convenient! From now on you may not only order two movies per week for UAH 15, but get a monthly subscription for UAH 25 and watch all movies that are shown during a month!

From December 3 to December 10

My Best Friend's Girl

comedy, romance, USA, 2008
Cast: Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Alec Baldwin

Chaos Theory

comedy, romance, drama, USA, 2007
Cast: Ryan Raynolds, Emily Mortimer, Stuart Townsend

From December 10 to December 17

La Doublure

comedy, France, Italy, Belgium, 2006
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Alice Taglioni, Kristin Scott Thomas

While She Was Out

thriller, Germany, USA, Canada, 2008
Cast: Kim Basinger, Lukas Haas, Craig Sheffer

From December 17 to December 24

Pandorum

horror, science fiction, thriller, Germany, UAS, 2009
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet

City Island

comedy, USA, 2009
Cast: Andy Garcia, Julianna Marguiles, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer
From December 24 to December 31

A Perfect Getaway

horror, thriller, drama, detective, USA, 2009
Cast: Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Steve Zahn

Camille

comedy, romance, adventure, UK, 2007
Cast: Sienna Miller, James Franco, David Carradine
From December 31 to January 7

The Rebound

comedy, romance, USA, 2009
Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Steve Antonucci

The Bank Job

thriller, action, USA, 2008
Cast: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore

See NVOD schedule on http://www.volia.com/eng/nvod/schedule

Find all our Monthly Letters in Support section: http://www.volia.com/eng/support/navstrechu_abonents

]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-12/769 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-12/769 <![CDATA[Announcement about technical works]]> Dear Subscribers,
The company is finishing technical works in order to convert the cable network to digital technology. We would like to inform you, that on november 28, 2009 from 12:00 to 13:00 there will be an 1 hour interruption in analogue TV service provision on the separate segments of telecommunication network in Goloseevsky and Shevchenkivsky districts. These interruptions will be caused by technical works being carried out on the cable network in order to prepare equipment to the transition to digital technology. Additionally subscribers have been informed by e-mail.

The Volia Broadband and Volia Premium TV services will be available in full amount.

We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.
In order to get information about current special offers and tariffs please contact us 50-222-50.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-11/737 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-11/737 <![CDATA[Eric Franke has joined top-management team of VOLIA]]> Press-release

Kyiv, Ukraine. November 13 2009.

VOLIA, the national Ukrainian infotainment provider announces that Eric Franke has joined the management team as COO/First VP as well as CEO Volia Regions. Volia Regions comprises of all companies and activities of Volia outside Kyiv.

In the quality of COO Eric will be responsible for the day to day operations of all activities of VOLIA, including marketing and sales, customer care and operations. Eric will be responsible for the integration and unification of all regional units into one single brand and offering in the market.

“This is an exciting opportunity for me to help improve the access of Ukrainian Households and businesses to high quality digital TV, internet, content and entertainment. We have an answer to the growing demand in the market for high speed and high quality. Under the term “infotainment” Volia will offer top in class services in all cities where we are present”, said Eric Franke

“With Eric's background having worked a number of years both in Ukraine as well as in Russia leading large operators fixed and mobile, combined with his industry knowledge we strongly believe that he reinforced our team. We have found the right person to lead the process of developing and implementing common standards in our regional cities and to help reaching our long term goals.”

VOLIA is a national Ukrainian infotainment provider that offers a set of modern telecommunication services: information and entertainment — digital TV and video-on-demand; data communications — high-speed Internet and services of the biggest Ukrainian data-centre; and communications — VoIP.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: +38 044 207 7092
info@volia.com

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-11/760 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-11/760 <![CDATA[Announcement about technical works]]> Dear Subscribers,
The company is finishing technical works in order to convert the cable network to digital technology. We would like to inform you, that on july 18, 2009 and on july 25, 2009 from 12:00 to 13:00 there will be an 1 hour interruption in analogue TV service provision on the separate segments of telecommunication network in Goloseevsky and Svyatoshinsky districts. These interruptions will be caused by technical works being carried out on the cable network in order to prepare equipment to the transition to digital technology. Additionally subscribers have been informed by e-mail.

The Volia Broadband and Volia Premium TV services will be available in full amount.

We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.
In order to get information about current special offers and tariffs please contact us 50-222-50.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-07/597 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-07/597 <![CDATA[VOLIA launched new Internet tariffs for corporate clients]]> Press-release
18 May 2009, Kyiv. VOLIA introduced new tariff plans for high-speed Internet access for new and existing corporate customers.

The traffic amount has been doubled in the new «Speed Unlimited» group of tariffs with prepaid amount of traffic. Thus, the UAH 230/month tariff plan includes 40 GB, UAH 350/month — 100 GB, and UAH 500/month — 170 GB. These tariff plans are `distinguished by the unlimited speed and the offered amount of traffic is enough for any office.

«The conditions like these are comfortable for the companies actively operating via Internet and running varying business activities (large files transmission, operating system and data base update). This group of tariffs is quite flexible and meets the needs of a broad segment of corporate subscribers», notes Pavel Solopikhin, Manager of the Corporate Customers Support.

The «Usage Unlimited» group of tariffs with fixed speed and unlimited traffic usage includes the following tariffs with symmetric data transmission speed:

  • Up to 512 Kbps — UAH 300/month;
  • Up to 1024 Kbps — UAH 500/month;
  • Up to 2048 Kbps — UAH 800/month;
  • Up to 4096 Kbps — UAH 1,200/month;
  • Up to 8,192 Kbps — UAH 1,800/month

«As of today tariff plans with unlimited traffic are available for all corporate clients. The point is that one is charged a fixed monthly payment with no need to pay for additional Internet costs should the traffic over-limit occurs. This offer is more interested by businessmen actively exploring Internet in their business activity. Since the data transmission speed is equal both for downloading and uploading, this offer is suitable either for those sending large volumes of information, or those actively running servers remotely», said Aleksey Akulov, Head of the Key & Corporate Customers Service Department.

Detailed information on the tariffs: www.voliapro.com

Set of services for corporate customers is offered under the VoliaPRO trade mark and includes Internet access, Digital TV, and data-center services.

The company has a separate office for corporate client servicing rendering services for legal entities only. There is a dedicated telephone line connected with corresponding VOLIA departments, and a special team of technical experts. A separate group of consultants works with corporate customers, and each corporate customer has its individual highly qualified manager. All the documents are delivered to corporate clients by couriers.
One of the company primary advantages in cooperation with corporate customers is a possibility to process customer claims and requests every day.

VOLIA is a national Ukrainian telecom provider that offers a set of modern telecom services: digital TV-packages, high-speed Internet access, video-on-demand service, VoIP, and the services of the biggest Ukrainian data-centre.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com
www.volia.com

]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-05/668 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-05/668 <![CDATA[VOLIA launches «Unlimited» usage profile]]> Press-release

15 May 2009. Kyiv
Starting from May 15 VOLIA introduces a new special offer package with unlimited Internet access for new and existing Volia Broadband users at a price UAH 80 a month. The traffic within this package is unlimited.
As in case with regular usage profiles the quality characteristics of this usage profile (the speed in particular) are set in accordance with actual consumption by the customers and are going to be adjusted in accordance with increase in subscriber needs.

The special offer «Unlimited» usage profile is available for ordering within a limited period of time: from May 15 to June 30, 2009. Those customers who subscribe to this package will be able to enjoy the terms and conditions of this package by the end of this year — until December 31, 2009.

VOLIA Marketing and Communications Director Andrey Metelskiy notes: «We build our commercial offer upon actual needs and goals of our customers. Each usage profile offered by our company contains an information volume, which actually exceeds true existing subscriber needs, though it meets expectations of each group of customers. Therefore, having chosen a suitable usage profile, a subscriber is free to use the service in accordance with his/her needs for a fixed charge. The new special offer package with unlimited traffic meets expectations of subscribers willing to have a round-the-clock Internet access at a suitable speed and affordable price. In the whole the bundle of services, additional services and utilities, included in the packages offered by our company is unique at the market».

Every VOLIA customer receives the following advantages and conveniences:

  • Easy and convenient management of your service on your Personal Subscriber website: you can follow your internet usage intensively and change, if necessary, your usage profile, fast on-line payment; full history of charges and payments;
  • online payment on the Personal subscriber website, as well as via IBOX terminals;
  • Crediting function that is active by default for all subscribers — we trust our clients;
  • Access to necessary and useful information on Subscribers Portal, that allows you to find fast answer for frequently asked questions in our Knowledge database, get on-line consultations and enjoy special bonus programs;
  • 24h service support;
  • No need to buy the equipment (cable modem) — you can have it rented;
  • Additional services: «Dr. Web Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam», «Night Unlimited», «Unlimited Weekend».

VOLIA is a national Ukrainian telecom provider that offers a set of modern telecom services: digital TV-packages, high-speed Internet access, video-on-demand service, VoIP, and the services of the biggest Ukrainian data-centre.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com
www.volia.com

]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-05/667 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-05/667 <![CDATA[VOLIA prepared presents for subscribers to celebrate company's 7th birthday]]> Press-release

Kyiv, 13 May 2009. On the 1st of June 2009 VOLIA celebrates its 7th birthday. The company prepared presents for all its subscribers to thank them for driving the company development.

«During the last seven years, thanks to the support of our customers and their desire to receive the best services, we provided our subscribers in Kyiv with the highest standard services and led Ukraine to become a leader at the telecom market among Eastern Europe countries», noted VOLIA CEO Sergey Boyko. «This is what makes it easy for us to feel confident in our further plans and keep our customers protected and provided with high-quality services. These are reliability, innovative approach, and high quality services that make us leaders; the services chosen by hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian households. We are very much obliged to our customers for their trust, active living position and loyal attitude to our company».

To commemorate the 7th birthday of the Company the following is going to be available:

  • all subscribers, who have been enjoying Volia Premium TV and Volia Broadband services for more than three and a half years are presented a 50% discount in June for the provided services;
  • Volia Broadband subscribers, who have been using the service for more than a year are free to order additional service "Night Unlimited" anytime within June absolutely free of charge;
  • Volia Premium TV subscribers, who have been using the service for more than a year are free to order movies on NVoD1 and NVoD2 in June free of charge!*
  • all users of the Volia Premium TV "Ukraina" social package are now able to take advantage of both Near-Video-On-Demand services: NVoD1 and NVoD2!
  • all Volia Broadband users, who have chosen new usage profiles, will have traffic volume 20% extended available from June 1!

*UAH 1 cost access from 4 June 2009 to 01 July 2009

All the presents are available for subscribers who do not have any debts by June 1, 2009.

Our plans for 2009—2010 are the following:

  • complete conversion for Kyiv, what will make it the first digital capital in Eastern Europe;
  • development and provision of new additional services to raise the level of comfort in using company services;
  • launching HDTV as a commercial project by the beginning of 2010 and offering DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed Internet standard of the Volia Broadband service making it available to increase the access speed up to 150Mbps in the nearest future.

VOLIA is a national Ukrainian telecom provider that offers a set of modern telecom services: digital TV-packages, high-speed Internet access, video-on-demand service, VoIP, and the services of the biggest Ukrainian data-centre.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com
www.volia.com

]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-05/666 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-05/666 <![CDATA[Regulations of telecommunication services provision and use valid as of February 23, 2009]]> Dear Subscribers!

We would like to inform you that the Regulations of Telecommunication Services Provision and Use have been updated. The document (in Ukrainian) is located on the official website in the section Support/Agreement and Regulations.

For detailed information and consultations please call 50-222-50.

Regulations of telecommunication services provision and use, valid as of  February 23, 2009 (in Ukrainian)
regulations-TV-Internet-02-09.pdf, 434 КБ

Thank you for using our services!

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-02/619 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-02/619 <![CDATA[VOLIA introduces four usage profiles for subscribers of Volia Broadband Internet access service]]> Press-release

February 16, 2009. Kyiv

Starting from February 15, VOLIA introduces a new offer for current and new Internet subscribers. On the basis of an analysis of requirements and demands of its Internet subscribers, the company launched four usage profiles that are unified for all subscribers and available for subscription.

The Marketing and Communication Director of VOLIA, Andrey Metelsky, pointed that, «The determination of usage profiles is a completely new approach that has never been used before on the Ukrainian Internet market. The radical difference of usage profiles from other offers is the focus on very specific consumer needs and goals of using internet access service. Each profile already has a certain amount of information that currently exceeds actual requirements of current subscribers, but corresponds with expectations of each group of subscribers. Thus, by choosing the correct usage profile, each subscriber will have an unbounded Internet access according to his/her requirements and demands for a fixed monthly subscription fee.

Usage profile — is a service package that corresponds to certain requirements by different groups of consumers depending on their goals and level of internet usage. The usage profile includes not only the monthly amount of information received and sent (traffic), but additional features and services that, as a whole, meet expectations of certain consumer groups.

Usage profiles differ by means of Internet usage and considered monthly traffic allowance. Depending on the level of Internet usage, the company offers:

  • Moderate usage profile Dialog (Talk!) for subscribers who use the Internet for the purposes of communication. Monthly subscription fee is UAH50.
  • Intermediate usage profile Poshuk (Search!) for subscribers who use the Internet for both communication and search for information. Monthly subscription fee is UAH75.
  • Intensive usage profile Gra (Play!) for subscribers who need communication, search for information and entertainment. Monthly subscription fee is UAH 100.
  • Maximum usage profile Zhittya (Live!) for subscribers who spend lots of free time in the Internet. Monthly subscription fee is UAH 150.

In addition, Volia Premium TV subscribers will get a monthly bonus. Those who choose the moderate or average usage profiles will get the opportunity to order, once per month, one of the following additional services free of charge: «Night Unlimited» or «Unlimited Weekend». The users who choose intensive and maximum usage profiles will be able to will get the opportunity to order, twice per month, one or both of following additional services free of charge: «Night Unlimited» and / or «Unlimited weekend».
Detailed information about services for home users is located here: http://www.volia.com/eng/internet/price

Earlier VOLIA announced the start of a testing period of a new additional service «Dr.Web Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam», which ensures comprehensive protection for PC users on the basis of the Dr.Web software technology for Windows. This service is provided free of charge until April 1, 2009 for all Volia Broadband subscribers.
Volia Broadband subscribers will get the following features:

  • free updated Dr.Web virus databases;
  • free upgrade modules Dr.Web;
  • free function of SPAM protection;
  • free option that limits access to the resources of the adult content (parental control);
  • free technical support by Dr.Web.

Volia is a national Ukrainian telecommunication services provider that offers a complex of up-to-date telecommunication services: digital cable TV, high-speed Internet, near-video-on-demand, VoIP, and data-center services.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-02/618 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-02/618 <![CDATA[Turner Broadcasting’s Launch of Lucasfilm Ltd.’s STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Television Series on Cartoon Network]]> A new era of Star Wars entertainment begins in 2009: the television series comes to Cartoon Network.
Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS takes audiences on incredible new Star Wars adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with an eye-popping, signature animation style.

«I felt there were a lot more Star Wars stories left to tell,» said George Lucas, executive producer of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. «I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward.»

«Nothing like this has ever been produced for television,» said Stuart Snyder, President/COO Turner Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media. «For 30 years, Star Wars has shown that it appeals to a huge breadth of fans. STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS on Cartoon Network will be appointment television for everyone in the family. We're thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm again and very excited to be playing a role in bringing this remarkable adventure to viewers.»

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away, combining the expansive scope of the Star Wars saga with state-of-the-art computer-generated animation. Each week, viewers will see a thrilling, 30-minute «mini-movie» created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmй Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains-led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous-are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS.

With a new story each week, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS continues the tradition of thrilling stories, astonishing visuals and extraordinary music that have always been the hallmarks of the Star Wars saga.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-02/600 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2009-02/600 <![CDATA[VOLIA offers presents to its subscribers during holiday season!]]> VOLIA wishes everybody a very happy holiday season and offers an unlimited access to the best sources of information and entertainment, as well as special offers from our partners.

Volia Premium TV subscribers will be able to enjoy a full list of TV-channels (with an exception of Night package), and from December 29 to January 8 they will be able to get a free order of four movies of near-video-on-demand: Mad Money, The Bank Job, Asterix & Vikings, and My Mom's New Boyfriend.
Volia Broadband subscribers will be able to order for free a Night Unlimited or an Unlimited Weekend service depending of their tariffs during January.

In addition, all subscribers will be able to get excellent presents from our partners.
The national beauty and health trading-network Cosmo offers a 20% discount on perfumery and make-up in any Kyiv Cosmo store from December 22 to January 15. All you have to do is to print this flyer and provide it in the store.

From December 15 to January 31, the Internet-store www.portamix.com.ua offers to Volia subscribers special prices for some products and a free gift with a purchase. Make an order at www.portamix.com.ua, and call 8 (044) 590-22-45 and tell about your request to the sales manager.

We would like to remind you about a new additional service that now is available to all Volia's Subscribers. Now you can pay bills or replenish your account right on your Personal subscriber web-page. No commission, no lines, any day, any time, and all in the comfort of your own home!

Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-12/590 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-12/590 <![CDATA[The President of VOLIA became one of the 50 leading individuals who have made a significant impact on the telecommunication industry.]]> Press-release

November 17, 2008. Kyiv. Ukraine.
Digital TV Europe (the new name for Cable & Satellite Europe), the leading business publication covering broadband and pay-TV markets in Europe, nominated 50 leaders in the European broadband and pay-TV market.

Sergey Boyko, the President of Volia, was recognized by experts as one of this year's Euro50.

For the past seven years, Digital TV Europe has published the Euro50, featuring interviews with 50 leading individuals who have made a significant impact on the industry in the previous 12—18 months. The Euro50 is selected from people nominated by the industry and chosen by the editorial staff of Digital TV Europe.

On 17 November, in London, a special presentation and reception will be held in recognition of the Euro50, coinciding with the European Media Leaders Summit organized by Informa in collaboration with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Detailed information about European Media Leaders Summit 2008: http://www.euromedialeaders.com

Volia is a national Ukrainian telecommunication services provider that offers a complex of up-to-date telecommunication services: digital cable TV, high-speed Internet, near-video-on-demand, VoIP, and data-center services.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com

   
]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-11/580 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-11/580 <![CDATA[VOLIA is testing Viasat Sport Channel]]> Kyiv. September 17. VOLIA started testing Viasat Sport Channel. During testing period, new TV-channel will be available for everyone subscribed to the Ukraina i Svit basic package. As soon as the testing period is over, the new TV-channel will be added to corresponding topical package. Subscribers will be notified additionally about the end of testing period.

Viasat Sport will appear instead of Test 12.

In order to have new TV-channel name appeared in the program list, subscribers should renew the program list in accordance with the step-by-step TV-tuner manual issued to every user.
For the purpose of convenience, all instructions for each TV-tuner are also offered on the company website in the Customer Support/Digital and Analogue Cable TV: settings, manuals, drivers section: www.volia.com/eng/support/setup-tv/tuners .
Video instructions are also available at Volia-Inform channel.

Viasat Sport Channel is created for sports funs. Enjoy exclusive International football matches live, including the qualifying rounds for the World Cup final 2010 from Europe and South America. Viasat Sport is the only channel in Ukraine broadcasting matches of MLB (Major League Baseball). Also on Viasat Sport fans can watch: the battles of the best boxers of Ukraine and CIS countries, the best matches from the NHL (Stanley Cup), games from the NCAA (National College Athletic Association); auto racing’s NASCAR– is the second-most popular professional sport in terms of television ratings inside the U.S., ranking behind only the Formula 1.

Volia is a national Ukrainian telecommunication services provider that offers a complex of up-to-date telecommunication services: digital cable TV, high-speed Internet, near-video-on-demand, and VoIP.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/553 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/553 <![CDATA[«Watch and Win!» with MTV Ukraine]]> 500 000 MTV stickers will be distributed among Volia subscribers starting this September 3, 2008.

The main prize — 2 tickets to the MTV EMA 2008 ceremony in Liverpool, England.

Kyiv, September, 2. — MTV Ukraine is excited to announce the start of its unique «Watch and Win» contest. The grand prize winner will be awared two tickets to attend the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 in Liverpool, England with flight and spending money included as well as a special supper with a major music group.

MTV Europe Music Awards is one of the most long-awaited musical event of the year around the world. Unlike many other awards, EMA’s winners are chosen by the public, which makes the ceremony even more unique and popular not only to its fans but more so to the artists.

Over the past fifteen years with over 170 awards given out to solo artists and groups, this year's award winners will be joining a list that includes Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, Eminem, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Linkin' Park, Bryan Adams, Take That, Tokio Hotel and others. Last year the Ukrainian singer Lama received a prestige award.

For those who don't wish to register at  www.mtv.ua.

About contest page, but still have a desire to win other exclusive MTV prizes, it is possible by simply watching MTV Ukraine on the Volia Inform channel from 14.00 to 18.00 every day of the week and looking for the unique code on the screen that a participant must then send via sms.

Aside from the grand prize of a trip to Liverpool, England, 12 other participants will also have a chance to win exclusive prizes such as a unique plasma television.

For more information please visit www.mtv.ua.

About MTV Ukraine:

MTV Ukraine is the 50th localised MTV channel to launch outside the USA. MTV Ukraine began broadcasting on the 24th of August, 2007. The content of the channel is a mix of international MTV shows dubbed in Ukrainian, localised MTV formats and original Ukranian productions.

For more information, please contact:

Olya Astakhova
PR, MTV Ukraine / Київ
Tel: + 38 (044) 2000 705
Fax: + 38 (044) 2000 706
olga.astakhova@mtv.ua

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/551 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/551 <![CDATA[Volia is Official Sponsor of the First All-Ukrainian ORELI Children Folk Festival]]> Volia supported the First All-Ukrainian ORELI Children Folk Festival popularizing Ukrainian traditions of child fostering.

This kind of partnership strictly corresponds to the company activity in terms of principle of business social responsibility. One of the goals of such activity is informational and educational youth-oriented projects. «This step absolutely meets our principles. Supporting such projects is of great significance when it goes about harmonic fostering of rising generation. Such events urge development of our children's spiritual potential and talent, and thus they are important for cultural, social, and economic development of Ukraine as well as for strengthening its international image. We believe in success of this undertaking», noted Volia President Sergiy Boyko.

‘Oreli' is an ancient name for cradle. As a rule cradle was transferred from generation to generation together with traditions of child fostering. The «cradle» of the festival made its home in the Ukrainian Centre of People's Culture «Ivan Gonchar Museum». Owing to this offspring given birth to by active Ukrainian culture popularizes — artist Petro Gonchar and singer Nina Matviyenko — such rarely used and so much saturated word «plekannia» (author's note: outdated Ukrainian word for ‘fostering') meaning «cherishing» becomes current again. In the course of the festival parents (especially city residents) will open for themselves a traditional Ukrainian custom of fostering-cherishing. And the children... are going to have a real holiday! During these two days they are going to visit arts and crafts workshops. They will be taught by folk craftsmen who are at the same time experienced pedagogues. This all-Ukrainian master-class will be decorated with performances from 15 original children's teams from different regions of the country. Here you can listen to the tales of the wise grandmas from all over Ukraine and those told by Sashko Lirnyk and watch the presentation of Lys Mykyta (Fox Named Mykyta) animated cartoon.

The organizers are planning to make the festival annual and its activities are going to take place across the country all the year through. In particular, their plans include arranging folk camps where children will study the whole list of Ukrainian holidays.

Volia employees as well as their children are looking forward to the festival, since all the events offered to the public by the Ivan Gonchar Museum are imbued with kind and faith in the future. We are going to witness and participate in the national act for the sake of children's love. And the fact that it is going to be opened by lullabies sung by the inimitable Nina Matviienko — is a good sign!

The festival is going to take place on the 6th and 7th of September on the territory of Ukrainian Centre of People's Culture «Ivan Gonchar Museum».

Do not hesitate to contact organizing committee of the festival for more details:

Ukrainian Centre of People’s Culture “IVAN GONCHAR MUSEUM”,
ETNO SOUND Producer Company
Теl. (044) 229-56-87, 288-54-19
orelifest@ukr.net

Volia is a national Ukrainian telecommunication services provider that offers a complex of up-to-date telecommunication services: digital cable TV, high-speed Internet, near-video-on-demand, and VoIP.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com
www.volia.com

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/547 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/547 <![CDATA[VOLIA is testing new TV Channels]]> Press-release
Kyiv. September 5. VOLIA started testing seven new TV-channels to be added to Volia Premium TV digital packages.
By the end of the year digital packages will be expanded by a few more new TV channels. In particular, VOLIA is planning to complete negotiations with the sports content rights-holders and add to a list of sports programs a worldwide known TV-channel — Viasat Sport, as well as the new TV-channel — Football, which is going to be launched in November 2008.

New programs are going to be available for everyone subscribed to the Ukraina i Svit basic package. As soon as the testing period is over, new TV-channels will be added to corresponding topical packages. Subscribers will be notified additionally about the end of testing period.

In order to have new TV-channels names appeared in the program list, subscribers should renew the program list in accordance with the step-by-step TV-tuner manual issued to every user.
For the purpose of convenience, all instructions for each TV-tuner are also offered on the company website in the Customer Support/Digital and Analogue Cable TV: settings, manuals, drivers section: www.volia.com/eng/support/setup-tv/tuners
Video instructions are also available at Volia-Inform channel.

New TV-channels are going to be carried out on the following frequencies:

  • Real Estate TV will appear instead of Test 5 — 370 MHz frequency
  • Fox Life — Test 6 — 378 MHz frequency
  • Fox Crime — Test 7 — 378 MHz frequency
  • Nat Geo WILD — Test 8 — 378 MHz frequency
  • Kuy-TV (Qtv) — Test 9 — 378 MHz frequency
  • ChP.INFO — 10 MHz frequency
  • TERRA — Test 11 — 378 MHz frequency

Description of new TV programs:

Fox Crime is a 24h TV-channel dedicated to one of the most popular and successful genres in the world — documentaries and feature films, dramas and comedies, investigation programs, crimes, those with positive and negative heroes. Fox Crime is a world that thrills a viewer. Be sure: the criminal will be found no matter whether it is a thorough investigation, series, comedies, or feature films. Crimes, investigations, mysteries and their disclosures will be interesting both for men and women.

Fox Life is an entertainment channel for contemporary women presented by the Fox Company whose products are acknowledged as the benchmark in movie and television industry. Fox Life TV-channel offers a list of incredible quality standard programs. Life and entertainment are closely tied between each other what makes program watching amusing and relaxing. Fox Life is more like a channel for contemporary, active and creative women, who know what they want, are able to make a right choice, and always use an opportunity. The channel presents series like «Otchayannyye Domokhozyayki» («Desperate Housewives») and «Skoraya Pomosch» («Emergency») so widely popular and liked among Ukrainian viewers; fashion and star life programs, the best worldwide reality-shows, and the most sincere programs about people relationships.

Nat Geo Wild is a TV-channel about wildlife, surrounding environment, and amazing creatures living on the Earth. Created on the basis of National Geographic materials, the Nat Geo Wild channel though has a range of exclusive programs you will never find on any other TV-channel. Our planet, galaxy, and the Universe in the whole have never been so deeply and excitingly explored. The channel viewers will be able to enjoy a variety of landscapes, plants, and animals from all over the world taken shot of by the most popular world filmmakers. Thrilling images and narrations will take you for an unforgettable journey around the globe: from its farthest corners to the fathomless World ocean depths.

ChP.INFO is a joint project of Magnolia-TV Television Company and other state establishments responsible for security and protection of Ukrainian citizens. Channel programs conception: the most resonant events concerning security of those living in the capital, the country, and the world for the time being; public useful information directed at formation of true evaluation of life security and people? s property as well as popularization of healthy lifestyle.

REAL ESTATE TV is the first Ukrainian 24h entertainment channel about real estate. The TV-channel positions itself as the mirror of the real estate market, projecting, construction, design, and repairing, banking services, insurance services offered either in Ukraine or in the world. REAL ESTATE TV is your personal advisor on real estate issues.

TERRA is a 24h Kyiv Municipal channel. The channel concept provides for a revolutionary channel format that will become a truly city-like one, necessary both for Kyiv residents and all kinds of local authorities.

Q-TV is the first Ukrainian channel for young men. It is targeted at pushing the limits and norms generally accepted in the field of Ukrainian television and showing reality at a different angle, as well as keeping them provided with a good deal of adrenaline. The program list includes «Adrenaline Extremists» (Extreme-sport), «Real Creatures» (crocodiles, sharks, and other predators), «Kuy-Camera», «Katrusia? s Cinema» («Beavis and Butthead»), and «Zarasutra» program.

Volia is a national Ukrainian telecommunication services provider that offers a complex of up-to-date telecommunication services: digital cable TV, high-speed Internet, near-video-on-demand, and VoIP.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/545 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/545 <![CDATA[Information Message for Volia Premium TV Subscribers]]> We received a letter from the company Poverkhnost (the rights-owner of several sports TV-channels) saying that it unilaterally raises license fee up to USD 10 per subscriber from October 1, otherwise it is going to terminate the contract.

It is worth reminding that the cost of the whole Sports package offered to VOLIA subscribers containing Poverkhnost TV-channels and 5 other international sports TV-channels costs just + UAH 20.
That is why VOLIA can not agree on such terms and thus is forced to make changes in the package program list: that means that Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport 3, and Sport 4 channels, as well as Planet-Sport-Ukraine and AC Milan Channel will unfortunately be excluded from the digital packages starting from October 2008.

We would like to inform you that VOLIA is planning to complete negotiations with sports content rights-holders and add to the digital packages the world-known TV-channel — Viasat Sport and new TV-channel — Football (that will be launched in November 2008).

Reference:

The Information was sent to all the subscribers in the monthly information letter.

For your information:

According to the results of the survey held on the Subscriber's Web-portal, the new TV-channels will be added to the digital packages and they are already available in the test mode starting from September.
In order to have new TV-channels names appeared in the program list, subscribers should renew the program list in accordance with the step-by-step TV-tuner manual issued to every user.
For the purpose of convenience, all instructions for each TV-tuner are also offered on the company website in the Customer Support/Digital and Analogue Cable TV: settings, manuals, drivers section: http://www.volia.com/eng/support/setup-tv/tuners

Video instructions are also available at Volia-Inform channel.

Find details about new programs at:  http://www.volia.com/eng/about/pr/services/2008-09/545

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/546 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/546 <![CDATA[Volia Introduces New Internet Tariffs]]> Press-release

Starting from September 1, all VOLIA subscribers who are either ordering or already using two services (Volia Premium TV and Volia Broadband) can choose new regular tariff plans of the group ‘Vsesvit‘ for high-speed Internet:

  • «Profi» (Pro) tariff — 60,000 MB of mixed traffic for UAH 150 per month.
  • «KachOK» (downLOAD) tariff — 20,000 MB of mixed traffic for UAH 100 per month.
  • «$erfer» (Surfer) tariff — 6,000 MB of mixed traffic for UAH 75 per month.
  • «St@rt» (Start) tariff — 2,000 MB of mixed traffic for UAH 50 per month.

The following tariffs are available for those subscribers who are using only high-speed Internet service: «Bezmezhzhia» (30,000 MB for UAH150 per month), «Veleten‘» (10,000 MB for UAH100 per month), «Universal» (3,000 MB for UAH75 per month), «Class» (1,000 MB for UAH50 per month), and «Lite» (250 MB for UAH25 per month).

All Volia Broadband users in all tariff plans are free to take advantage of the ‘Night Unlimited‘ additional service.

The special offer «Internet for Students» will be valid through September. To enjoy it, get connected to the Volia Broadband high-speed Internet, choose tariff ‘Student‘ and receive: ‘Student‘ tariff plan that includes 10 GB of monthly traffic + modem + connection, delivery, and installation — all of it for only UAH100. Moreover, every student or pupil will be presented an international ISIC card. The card enables students to enjoy discounts in more than 300 establishments of Kyiv. Find a full list of discounts at  student.volia.com

See detailed information about tariffs at  www.volia.com/eng/internet/price

You can find the information about valid special offers at www.volia.com/eng/internet/news VOLIA is the number-one telecommunication services provider in Ukraine offering digital television and high-speed Internet services, Ukraine’s largest data-centre services, as well as additional service ‘Near Video on Demand‘.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207-70-92
info@volia.com

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/537 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-09/537 <![CDATA[Volia Premium TV Subscription Record Achieved in July]]> Press-release

August 1, 2008. According to this year's July results, the number of applications for subscription to Volia Premium TV has peaked at 42,000. This is an all-time record in digital subs growth dynamics per month ever since the launch of the DTV in September 2002. The fact that such a spike in demand for digital package subscriptions is observed during vacation period is particularly worthy of note.

Two special offers were presented during the period from 01 July 2008 to 31 August 2008: ‘Ekskliuzyvna Sotnia' (Exclusive Hundred) and ‘Simeynyi Vyibr' (Family Choice) (see the details of the special offers at:  http://www.volia.com/eng/tv/news)

Digital package subscription statistics shows that the extended package ‘Vsesvit', which carries 100 Ukrainian and international programs and stereo radio channels, became an indisputable leader. More than half of all users subscribed to this package.
Other subscription plans that are popular among new subscribers are those containing various combinations of add-ons and premium packages such as ‘The Planet of Knowledge', ‘Kino', ‘Lifestyle', ‘Music' and ‘Sports'. Subscription either to the ‘Ukraina' digital package or the ’Ukraina i Svit’ basic package was chosen by the smallest number of new subs.

It is worth mentioning that the number of subscribers from the disadvantaged categories grows as well. Today about 30,000 Kievans can subscribe to digital packages on special terms, funded through own means of the company. Among them are low-income and disadvantaged groups: disabled war veterans; 1st category disabled people; elderly people living alone, receiving home care at the social service district centers of Kyiv; Heroes of the Soviet Union and Ukraine; companions of the Order of Glory or the Order of Social Labor; absolute companions of the Order of Labor Glory; individuals awarded four Bravery medals or more.
Based on preliminary applications and lists submitted by the social security department, the number may double by the end of the year.

CJSC Volia-Cable CEO Andrey Metelskiy noted: «Should the dynamic growth in digital package subscriptions continue, the whole digitalization process may be completed early before the planned deadline (i. e. prior to February 2009). That is why we decided to make corrections to analog packages prices later, since we expect the number of analog package subs to be close to zero as early as in October-December 2008.»

VOLIA is the number-one telecommunication services provider in Ukraine providing digital TV and high-speed Internet services, Ukraine’s largest data-centre services, as well as additional service NVoD.

Alina Sigda
Head of VOLIA PR Department
Tel./fax: 207 7092
info@volia.com

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-08/525 http://volia.com/eng/about/pr/2008-08/525