Rostelecom OJSC leading Russian telephony provider deems launching operations in Nagorno Karabakh possible in the future.

“Though we have no plans regarding Artsakh yet, we don’t rule out entering Karabakh market in the future,” the company’s vice president Naum Marder told a press conference Dec 18.

GNC Alfa CJSC, affiliate company of Rostelecom OJSC, launched operations in Armenia in December 2012. The first service point opened in Armenian city of Abovyan, with the service portfolio comprising fixed telephony, broadband Internet services and ITV catch-up to be provided for private subscribers.

Mr. Marder further noted, “There are also political issues, besides the technical ones. It’s a common occurrence for operators to reconcile countries.”