Since the 1998 ruble devaluation stimulated the economy, Russian economic growth has improved markedly. 49K Russia - Wireless Communications and Broadcasting Russia has more than 100 operators and the largest variety of mobile networks in the world. As of mid-2000, the number of mobile phone subscribers in Russia exceeded 1.7 million. The number of active users is much smaller and companies are trying to leverage the existing customer base.
Wireless operators promote value-added services and invest resources in customer education.