As reported earlier, UMS started to render mobile communication services across Uzbekistan from 1 December 2014.

According to MTS, share of the operator in the market of Uzbekistan made up 1% in 2014. The revenue of UMS in the fourth quarter of 2014 made up US$1.9 million. The operational loss of the operator was US$17 million.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) made up minus US$11.9 million in the reporting period.

Average monthly minutes of usage per subscriber (MOU) reached 445 minutes in the fourth quarter of 2014.

MTS (50.01%) and Center for Radio Communication, Broadcasting and Television (CRBT) (49.9%) are founders of the venture.

The joint venture will operate on the basis of assets, equipment and infrastructure, which were previously owned by Uzdunrobita FE LLC, a former subsidiary of MTS in Uzbekistan, and which will be transferred to this newly established joint venture.

According to MTS, Universal Mobile Systems LLC received 2G/3G/LTE licenses, a frequency range, a numbering capacity and other permits for operation, as well as investment guarantees under Uzbek legislation.

MTS Uzbekistan worked in Uzbekistan till the summer 2012. In 2012, Uzbek Communication Agency suspended its licenses and later the court abolished its licenses.