The value of electronic communication market for 2006 will reach almost 4 billion Euros while in 2005 it is expected to top 3 billion euros, according to the president of Romania’s National Communication Authority Dan Georgescu’s statement on Wednesday.

Georgescu emphasized the success recorded by alternative telephony networks to the national Romtelecom network, which reached a market share of 10% in 2005, while in 2004 it had 1.2% of the market share.

Therefore, more than 460,000 customers chose the alternative telephony services. Georgescu appreciates this evolution as a spectacular one, taking into account that in UK the market share of the alternative services reached 20% after 20 years of free services.

The communications market grew 22% in 2003-2004, and forecasts showed that for 2004-2005 it would grow 20-25%.

The mobile phone networks recorded 50% hikes per semester. A new service that will enjoy a great popularity is expected to be the digital television broadcast via mobile phone. (DVBH).