The Bulgarian incumbent telco Vivacom has undergone a change of ownership, with the consortium Viva Telecom Bulgaria now its 93.99% shareholder following the receipt of relevant EC and other regulatory approvals.
Vivacom sale wins approval
October 23, 2012 09.30 Europe/London By
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to the latest ownership change at the Bulgarian incumbent telco Vivacom, which includes a DTH platform among its interests.
Intelsat inks Bulgarian deals
October 12, 2012 08.16 Europe/London By
Intelsat has signed agreements with two leading players in Bulgaria’s TV industry.
Vivacom sale almost finalised
August 7, 2012 10.19 Europe/London By
Vivacom sale confirmed
July 30, 2012 06.52 Europe/London By
The Bulgarian Corporate Commercial Bank has confirmed that it has agreed to buy a majority stake in the country’s incumbent telco BTC, which operates under the brand name Vivacom, in partnership with the Russian company VTB Capital.
Vivacom sale moves closer
July 23, 2012 07.45 Europe/London By
The Bulgarian incumbent telco BTC, which operates under the brand name Vivacom, is now likely to be sold in September.
Bulgaria loses telco arbitration case
May 17, 2012 11.05 Europe/London By
The International Arbitration Court in Paris has ruled against the Bulgarian state in a dispute with Viva Ventures over the ownership of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC), now known under its brand name Vivacom.
Vivacom sale off – for now
May 3, 2012 11.18 Europe/London By
The sale of Bulgaria’s Vivacom has fallen through, with its creditors having rejected the offers of all three bidders, headed by the leading Turkish mobile operator Turkcell.
Vivacom eyes Turkish owner
March 16, 2012 09.58 Europe/London By
Turkcell has emerged as the most likely buyer of the Bulgarian incumbent telco BTC, which operates under the brand name Vivacom and includes a DTH platform among its interests.
Turkcell denies Vivacom bid
March 5, 2012 09.48 Europe/London By
The Turkish mobile company Turkcell has issued a statement denying reports that it decided to bid $1.4 billion (€1.06 billion) for the Bulgarian telco Vivacom (BTC).
