SUCCESS STORY OF OMNITEL

STRATEGIC CONCEPT

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A parthership of business, state ant the public at large - to create a
knowledge-based society. The latest technology, information and
ideas - to realise this aim. Human personality is the highest concern
of the present day.

MISSION
We develop and provide most advanced means of communication

that would ensure ability to interact

at any point in any space.

HOW THE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED

This
Thisyear
yearOmnitel
Omnitelcelebrates
celebratesthe
the10th
10thanniversary
anniversaryofofitsitsactivities.
activities.
The
Thecompany
companymade
madeitsitsfirst
firststeps
stepstogether
togetherwith
withthe
thenewly-independent
newly-independentstate.
state.

Independent communications is the basis of the democratic society.

One
programmes
tototransform
Oneofofthe
thefounding
foundingmembers
membersofofOmnitel,
Omnitel,Juozas
JuozasKazickas,
Kazickas,was
wasactively
activelyinvolved
involvedininthe
thepreparation
preparationofdr.
ofstate
state
programmesKazickas
transformthe
theLithuanian
Lithuanian
Juozas
economy from the model of planned economy to a market economy.
economy from the model of planned economy to a market economy.
The
Thefounding
foundingofofOmnitel
Omnitelwas
wasone
oneofofhis
hispersonal
personalcontributions
contributionstotothe
thedevelopment
developmentofofthe
theLithuanian
Lithuanianeconomy.
economy.
The
Theimportance
importanceofofindependent
independentcommunications
communicationswith
withthe
theworld
worldwas
wasone
oneofofthe
themost
mostimportant
importantissues
issuestotothe
thestate
statewhich
whichatatthat
thattime
timegot
gotinvolved
involvedinin
information
wars
with
Russia
information wars with Russia

In 1991, after Lithuania regained its independence, Dr. J. Kazickas founded

the Company.
The
ofofMr
totofound
company
would
from
was
approved
Theidea
idea
MrKazickas
Kazickasbehind
founda atelecommunications
telecommunications
companywhich
which
wouldbebeindependent
independent
fromthe
theRussian
Russiandictatorship
dictatorship
was
approvedand
and
The
idea
this
was
to
establish
independent
communications
with
the

encouraged
in
1991
by
the
Lithuanian
Government
of
that
time.
encouraged in 1991 by the Lithuanian Government of that time.
resttheof
the world.Omnitel,Lithuania
Following
establishment
Followingthe
establishmentofofOmnitel,
Lithuaniaopened
openeditsitsdoor
doortotothe
theworld.
world.
We
before
Latvia,
Estonia,
Ukraine
neighbouring
The
first
private
telecommunications
company
in Eastern Europe.
thisthis
Wedid
did
before
Latvia,
Estonia,Byelorussia,
Byelorussia,
Ukraineand
andmany
manyother
other
neighbouringcountries.
countries.
Furthermore,
the establishment ofofa atelecommunications
company
meant
the
private
Furthermore,
telecommunications
company
meant
theinflux
influxofofhuge
huge
privatecapital
capitaltotoLithuania.
Lithuania.
the first major
investors
in the
countrys
economy.
Onetheofestablishment
The
Thefirst
firstmajor
majorinvestments
investmentsinto
intothe
thenewly-independent
newly-independentLithuanian
Lithuanianeconomy
economygave
gavethis
thiscountry
countrya areal
realopportunity
opportunitytotoget
geton
onitsitsfeet.
feet.
From
Fromthe
thevery
verystart,
start,Omnitel
Omnitelbecame
becameone
oneofofthe
thelargest
largestinvestors
investorsinto
intothe
theLithuanian
Lithuanianeconomy
economyand
andone
oneofofthe
thelargest
largestLithuanian
Lithuaniancompanies.
companies.

The
Thefounders
foundersofofOmnitel
Omnitelset
seta agoal
goaltotobring
bringthe
thelatest
latesttelecommunications
telecommunicationstechnologies
technologiestotoLithuania
Lithuaniaand
andprovide
providethe
thebroadest
broadestpossible
possiblerange
rangeofof
services.
services.
The
Thesuccessfully
successfullychosen
chosenoperational
operationalstrategy
strategyand
andthe
thephilosophy
philosophyofofa acompany
companystriving
strivingfor
forleadership
leadershipallowed
allowedfast
fastdevelopment
developmentofofactivities
activitiesand
and
formed
formeda abasis
basisfor
forsecuring
securinga aleadership
leadershipposition
positionfor
forthis
thiscompany
companyworking
workingininthe
thefield
fieldofoftelecommunications.
telecommunications.

Firm initial steps helped to lay down the foundations for

successful activities of Omnitel

OMNITELS SHAREHOLDERS

Shareholders guarantee basis for viable business

OMNITEL TODAY
Omnitel
has
reached
itsitsgoal
strongest
telecommunications
The
largest
company
in theon
Baltic
States according
to the market.
number
Omnitel
has
reachedtelecommunications
goaland
andtoday
todayhas
hasthe
the
strongestposition
position
onthe
theLithuanian
Lithuanian
telecommunications
market. of customers: by the
(Leader
often
technologies
ininLithuania
even
before
they
are
ininother
countries
ofofthe
endofof
SeptemberOmnitel
2003 Omnitel
had 965.000
subscribers.
June
2003
Omnitel
became
Lithuanias
(Leader
oftechnologies)
technologies)
Omnitel
oftenimplements
implements
technologies
LithuaniaIn
even
before
they
areintroduced
introduced
other
countrieslargest
theworld
worldoror
introduces
them
alongside
with
other
world
operators.
provider
of alongside
telecommunications
introduces
them
with other worldservices.
operators.
(Leading
company
importance
totoensuring
Oneservice
of theprovider)
largestThe
investors
about
1 billion
Lt into
Lithuanian
economy.
(Leading
service
provider)
The
company-places
placesgreat
great
importance
ensuringthat
thatthe
thelatest
latesttechnologies
technologiesproduce
producereal
realbenefits
benefitstotoLithuanian
Lithuanianpeople,
people,
therefore,
it
makes
a
lot
of
efforts
and
works
hard
to
develop
specific
services.
Currently,
Omnitel,
as
a
telecommunications
company,
offers
therefore,
it makes
a lot of efforts and works hard to develop specific services. Currently, Omnitel, as a telecommunications company, offersthe
the
Service
leader:
broadest
range
of
services
to
its
customers.
broadest range of services to its customers.

- widestoffers
range ofsame
GSM services;
Omnitel
Omnitelnow
now offersthe
the sameservices
servicestotoitsitscustomers
customersasasthose
thoseprovided
providedbybyWest
WestEuropean
Europeanand
andScandinavian
Scandinavianmobile
mobileoperators.
operators.
widest
choice
of
data
solutions;
(Investments)
(Investments)The
Thecompany
companyisiscurrently
currentlyone
oneofofthe
themost
mostimportant
importanteconomic
economicentities
entitiesininthe
thecountry.
country.ItItisisone
oneofofthe
thelargest
largestinvestors
investorsand
andtax
taxpayers.
payers.ItIt
has -the
largest influence
on the in
formation
of the Lithuanian
and Baltic telecommunications
markets.
experience
the development
of convergence
solutions (Internet+mobile);
has broadest
the largest influence
on the formation
of the Lithuanian
and Baltic telecommunications
markets.
(Number
ofofcustomers)
efforts
and
- largest
numberOmnitels
of
mobile
Internet
solutions.was
(Number
customers)
Omnitels
efforts
andinvestments
investments
wasa adetermining
determiningfactor
factorfor
forthe
thecompany
companyininsecuring
securinga aleadership
leadershipposition
positionininthe
theBaltic
Baltic
region.
InInterms
ofofthe
number
ofofcustomers,
Omnitel
isiscurrently
ahead
ofofallallthe
Lithuanian,
Latvian
and
Estonian
mobile
telecommunications
region.
terms
the
number
customers,
Omnitel
currently
ahead
the
Lithuanian,
Latvian
and
Estonian
mobile
telecommunications
Services and solutions are developed taking into account customer needs.
companies.
companies.
Technology
leader: unsurpassable leader in the field of mobile telecommunications.
Today
TodayOmnitel
Omnitelisisthe
thecountrys
countrys unsurpassable leader in the field of mobile telecommunications.
- first in Lithuanian to introduce GSM connection (1995),
- one of the first in Europe to provide integrated services portal to GSM service users (1999),
- first in Lithuania to introduce WAP protocol for data transfer and the first WAP portal (wap.omni.lt) (1999),
- one of the first in the world to introduce GPRS (2001), as well ast MMS, Bluetooth technologies (2002),
- the first in the world to launch and operate Motorolas latest base stations Horizon II (2003).
- Omnitel is the 4th company in Europe and the 7th in the world to have implemented on its network the latest
GPRS technology CS3/CS4 (2003). GPRS data transfer rates are increased up to 70 per cent.

Omnitel is the largest mobile communications

company in the Baltic States

LARGEST MARKET SHARE

The Lithuanian mobile telecommunications market by July 31st, 2003

Market according to
Omnitel evaluation

The Lithuanian business segment chooses Omnitel: the company has secured 70 percent of
the Lithuanian business market (Baltic Surveys).
Around 90 per cent of 100 biggest Lithuanian companies use Omnitel services.

Lithuanian business leaders rely on services provided by Omnitel

OMNITELS TURNOVER
The
Thetelecommunications
telecommunicationsmarket
marketisisone
oneofofthe
themost
mostrapidly
rapidlychanging
changingbusiness
businessareas.
areas.Fast
Fastadvances
advancesofofworld
worldtechnologies
technologiesforces
forcesusustotoobserve
observethe
the
changes
and
latest
developments
very
closely
so
that
we
would
be
able
to
offer
the
newest
services
to
our
customers.
Most
up-to-date
services
is
the
changes and latest developments very closely so that we would be able to offer the newest services to our customers. Most up-to-date services is the
key
keytotosuccess
successininthe
thebusiness
businessofofmobile
mobiletelecommunications.
telecommunications.
The
Thecompany
companyimplements
implementsand
andputs
putsononthe
themarket
marketstate-of-the-art
state-of-the-artsolutions
solutionson
onfavourable
favourableterms.
terms.
Rapid
Rapiddevelopment
developmentofofthe
thecompanys
companysbusiness
businessproves
provesthat
thatOmnitel
Omnitelisisable
abletotokeep
keeppace
pacewith
withthe
thedevelopment
developmentofofworld
worldtechnologies.
technologies.
The
Thecompany
companygot
gotononitsitsfeet
feetwithin
withinfive
fiveyears
yearsand
andhas
hasbeen
beenearning
earningprofits
profitssince
since1996.
1996.
Last
year,
the
turnover
of
the
company
reached
340
million
Lt.
Last year, the turnover of the company reached 340 million Lt.
Omnitel
Omnitelisisone
oneofofthe
thelargest
largesttax
taxpayers
payersininLithuania:
Lithuania:inin2000,
2000,ititpaid
paida atotal
totalofof33.7
33.7million
millionlitas
litastotothe
thestate
statebudget.
budget.This
Thisapproximately
approximatelyequals
equalsthe
the
amount
paid
out
in
pensions
in
three
regions
of
Lithuania.
amount paid out in pensions in three regions of Lithuania.
From
Fromthe
thevery
veryfirst
firstyear
yearofofoperation,
operation,Omnitel
Omnitelhas
hasbeen
beenone
oneofofthe
thelargest
largestinvestors
investorsininLithuania.
Lithuania.As
Asstated
statedearlier,
earlier,investments
investmentsofofOmnitel
Omnitelamounted
amountedtoto
800
800million
millionLtLtover
overthe
the1010years.
years.
Today
Todaythe
thecompany
companyisisamong
amongthe
thefive
fivelargest
largestinvestors.
investors.ItsItsinvestments
investmentsare
aregrowing
growingevery
everyyear
year(chart).
(chart).The
Themain
maininvestments
investmentsare
aremade
madeinto
intothe
thelatest
latest
technologies,
technologies,the
thedevelopment
developmentofofGSM
GSMservices
servicesand
andimprovements
improvementsofofthe
theGSM
GSMnetwork.
network.
Investment
Investmentstrategies
strategiesensure
ensurethe
thedevelopment
developmentofofservices
servicesand
andgrowth
growthofofthe
thecompany.
company.

OMNITELS INVESTMENTS

Successful investments were the determining factor

for the profitable activities of the company

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Omnitel network reaches the remotest places in Lithuania.

Omnitels network covers 99,7 percent of the countrys territory.

Two-band network: GSM (900 MHz) and DCS (1800 MHz).
Today Omnitel has more than 700 base stations.
3 switching centres.
Subscribers of Omnitel can use mobile services in 81 countries of the world

supported by 182 GSM operators.

Our clients can access the internet in 90 countries around the world, internet via
GPRS in 24 countries.

Investments into network and state-of-art technologies

build a bridge towards 3G

UNIQUE SOLUTIONS (1)

InInMarch
2001,
March
2001,Omnitel
Omnitelstarted
startedproviding
providinga anew
newservice
servicetotoitsitsbusiness
businessclients
clientsSave
Savekomanda
komanda(Your
(Yourteam)
team)which
whichisiscreated
createdononthe
theIN
IN(Intelligent
(Intelligent
Omnitels
joint
portal
OMNI.LT

the
most
popular
multi-channel
personalized
portal
providing
most
network)
platform:
it
is
a
possibility
to
provide
the
short
numbers
for
the
companys
mobile
telephone
users
and
to
connect
them
into
a
unanimous
network) platform: it is a possibility to provide the short numbers for the companys mobile telephone users and to connect them into a unanimous
convenient
electronic
communication
tools,
opportunities
to manage
GSMmay
services,
information
and his/her
network.
decide
network.Short
Shortnumbers
numberscan
canbebeused
usedboth
bothfor
formaking
makingcalls
callswithin
withinand
andoutside
outsidethe
thecompany.
company.AAcustomer
customermay
decidetotowhich
whichsubscribers
subscribersofofhis/her
company
or externalentertainment.
subscribers a short number will be allocated thus the customer may create his or her own team.
electronic
company
or external subscribers a short number will be allocated thus the customer may create his or her own team.

Mug (www.omni.lt/muge) - one of the first e-shops in Lithuania. Now it is Lithuanias largest e-

Omnitel seeks to stimulate e-commerce in Lithuania. It was the first company in the country to offer an e-shop "Muge" (www.muge.lt). Now it
Omnitel
commerce
portal. e-commerce in Lithuania. It was the first company in the country to offer an e-shop "Muge" (www.muge.lt). Now it
seeks to stimulate
represents
the
largest
commerce
portal
ininLithuania.
As
ofofcommodities
are
represents
the largestelectronic
electronic
commerce
portal
Lithuania.
Asmany
manyasas12
12shops
shopsare
areoperating
operatingin
inMug
Mugand
anda awide
widerange
range
commodities
are

In
co-operation
with
partners,
the
first
in
the
Baltic
region
solutions
of
applying
GPRS
technology
in
offered
ininit.it.Mug
differs
from
other
national
electronic
shops,
due
totothe
possibility
totoperform
payments
for
the
commodities
not
only
bybythe
offered
Mug
differs
from
other
national
electronic
shops,
due
the
possibility
perform
payments
for
the
commodities
not
only
the
business
were introduced
establishment
of mobile managers
work places.
Therecontrol
are more than 10
traditional,
traditional,but
butalso
alsobybythe
theinnovative,
innovative,convenient
convenientand
andsecure
securemode
modeofofpayment.
payment.Recently
Recentlya apossibility
possibilitytotocreate
createand
and controlananindependent
independent
solutions
at
present.
electronic
electronicshop
shop"Make
"Makeananelectronic
electronicshop
shopyourself"
yourself"was
wasintroduced.
introduced.ItItallows
allowsthe
theuser
usertotocreate
createa ashop
shopofofhis/her
his/herown
ownand
andtototest
testitsitsoperation.
operation.Both
Both
hardware
and
software
for
this
project
were
provided
by
"IBM
Lietuva".
In
May
2001,
Super.lt
was
opened
in
the
portal.
It
is
deemed
to be one of

Integrated
data
transfer
solutions
(IP
VPN
via
fixed
connection
and
via
GPRS).
hardware and software for this project were provided by "IBM Lietuva". In May 2001, Super.lt was opened in the portal. It is deemed to be one of
the
projects
ininthe
commerce
ininLithuania.
than
books
and
than
5050computer
games
thebiggest
biggest
projects
thearea
areaof
ofelectronic
electronic
commerce
Lithuania.More
More
than2000
2000titles
titlesof
ofvarious
various
books
andmore
more
than
computer
games

Mobile
Manager
solution
for
mobile
information
management
at
Vilniaus
bankas

unique
solution
could
bebeobtained
here.
Information
ononauthors,
book
reviews,
possibility
totoparticipate
inindiscussions
are
available
here
asaswell.
"Mug"
visitors
couldmeeting
obtained
here.
Information
authors,
book
reviews,
possibility
participate
discussions
are
available
here
well.
"Mug"
visitors
individual
customer
needs;
can
also
participate
in
the
commodity
auctions,
receive
the
newest
information
about
electronic
commerce
in
Lithuania
and
in
the
world.
"Mug"
can also participate in the commodity auctions, receive the newest information about electronic commerce in Lithuania and in the world. "Mug"
Data
transmission
networks
at companies
(largest
project
during
six months
integrated
solution
for
portal
portalisisvisited
visitedby
byover
over40
40000
000people
peoplea amonth.
month.Knowing
Knowingthat
thatInternet
InternetininLithuania
Lithuaniaisisused
usedabout
about8%
8%population
population(approx.
(approx.280
280thousand
thousandpeople)
people)
such
a
visiting
frequency
could
be
considered
as
a
success.
bankas).could be considered as a success.
such Vilniaus
a visiting frequency

MPLS service to organize networks for big companies.

Mobile marketing solutions.
OMNI DSL fast Internet with supplementary service package (whole solution - fixed IP address, emailboxes, room for website and database).

Latest technologies are the crucial factor for service

development and company success

UNIQUE SOLUTIONS (2)

GPRS roaming service was started (we have 18 partners).
WLAN is being developed to supplement opportunities provided by GPRS (access points at Vilnius
Airport and FORUM Palace).
Omnitel was the first in Lithuania to introduce a service of following moving objects, using GPS
satellite positioning system, and their control.
Mobile Secretary free-of-charge information on missed calls. More than 15,6 mio missed calls were
reported in 3 months.
SIM plius card with particularly broad possibilities was introduced, enabling each subscriber to
personalize services received.
S.O.S. calls a unique service allowing making calls at the expense of the called subscriber
(sponsor).
Java mobile games on WAP.OMNI.LT for the first time in Lithuania users have an opportunity to
download a game to their mobile phone.
New SMS, MMS services, games (Find Me, exam results, city security information, learning English,
MMS greetings, MMS city maps). During the 1st six months of 2003 more than 60 unique SMS games
were developed. Each Omnitel subscriber sends 46 SMS messages per month on the average.
Omnitel introduced a project e-city with to transfer city communications to the electronic
environment.

PROFFESIONAL STAFF
Omnitel
Omnitelisisproud
proudofofand
andvalues
valuesitsitsteam.
team.
Highly-qualified,
insightful
and motivated
staff have significantly
We
Wethink
thinkthat
thatour
ourbusiness
businessisisdriven
drivenbybypeople
peoplerather
ratherthat
thattechnologies
technologiesororequipment.
equipment.

contributed to Omnitels

success.
ItItwas
wasonly
onlythanks
thankstotohighly-qualified
highly-qualifiedemployees
employeesthat
thatOmnitel
Omnitelwas
wasable
abletotoimplement
implementGRPS
GRPStechnology
technologyand
andbecame
becameone
oneofofthe
theworld
worldleaders
leadersininthis
this
field.
field.
Omnitels staff education:
Age of employees:
We
are
united
by
a
common
philosophy
and
one
underlying
idea:
Omnitel
must
be
the
best
in
everything
We are united by a common philosophy and one underlying idea: Omnitel must be the best in everythingititdoes.
does.
This
Thishas
haslead
leadtotoa atradition
traditionthat
thatonly
onlythe
thebest
bestemployees
employeesstay
staywith
withthe
thecompany.
company.
We
Weencourage
encourageallallinitiatives
initiativesofofour
ouremployees
employeesand
andprovide
providethe
thebasis
basisfor
fortheir
theirimplementation
implementation that
thatisiswhy
whyOmnitel
Omnitelacts
actsasasone
oneteam.
team.

Omnitels management :

A team of people united by common ideas and initiatives

contributes towards the success of the Company

CLOSEST TO PEOPLE (1)

One
Oneofofthe
themain
mainreasons
reasonsbehind
behindOmnitels
Omnitelssuccess
successisisfocus
focusononcustomers
customersneeds.
needs.
We
Weare
arealways
alwaysaware
awareofofthe
thesituation
situationon
onthe
themarket
marketand
andtry
tryguess
guesswhat
whattomorrow
tomorrowwill
willbring.
bring.That
Thatisiswhy
whywe
weare
areable
abletotooffer
offersuch
suchservices
servicesthat
thatour
our

According
to
the
data
from
the
survey
conducted
by
the
market
and
public
opinion
customers
will
certainly
need
tomorrow.
customers will certainly need tomorrow.

research
company
SIC
rinkos
tyrimai
in 2003,
Omnitel
was
theconvenient
first regarding
We
way.
Wetry
trytotoestablish
establishclose
closecontacts
contactswith
withour
ourcustomers
customersand
andtotoprovide
provideservices
servicestotothem
themininthe
themost
mostconvenient
way.
indicators
corporate
image,
strength,
modernity,
opinion
about
the
company,
That
Thatisiswhy
whywe
wehave
havea awide
widecustomer
customerservice
servicenetwork
networkand
andare
areconstantly
constantlyexpanding
expandingitit(about
(aboutsales
salesoutlets).
outlets).

all

attractiveness of advertisement and potential employer.

Our
Ourclients
clientsmay
maychoose
choosethe
themost
mostacceptable
acceptablemethod
methodofofpayment
paymentfor
forservices
services(pre-payment
(pre-paymentorora apermanent
permanentcontract
contractwith
withOmnitel)
Omnitel)and
andthe
themost
most
suitable
plan
(based
on
who,
how
intensively
and
how
frequently
uses
the
services).
suitable plan (based on who, how intensively and how frequently uses the services).
There
Thereare
aredifferent
differentmethods
methodsand
andlocations
locationsfor
formaking
makingpayments
paymentsfor
forservices
services(Omnitel,
(Omnitel,banks,
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implementingpromotion
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programmefor
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loyalcustomers
customerscalled
calledWelfare:
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everyyear
yearcustomers
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We are always close to our Customers

CLOSEST TO PEOPLE (2)

7 Omnitel representative offices are operating.
14 showrooms of the company in Lithuanias 8 largest cities.
Omnitel is represented by 4 partner networks Mikro Visata, Kom Runa, Inta and Sonex Co. and
retail chain Simas that started operation in summer 2002. By the end of 2002 the number of SIMAS
sales outlets grew up to 90. The companys services throughout the country are distributed in about
500 sales outlets.
Extra prepaid service is available at 4.500 sales outlets.
Most convenient payment plans and methods, cheaper calls among group members: My Circle,
My Team, Joint Team, My Network, Business League.
Loyalty programs Gerov, Ai, Nauda and EXTRA plius.
The most modern in the Baltic States Alcatel customer care center allows ensuring high quality of
customer service. The customer care quality is in line with international standards applied by best
operators.
About 2,4 million contacts per month and about 70 thousand per day
Existing systems and software facilitate effective customer service:
- clearly distinguished customer care directions;
- 90 % callers choose automatic service, which allows ensuring good quality live customer service;
- Information is provided live, via automatic self-service, by SMS and fax.

We are always close to our Customers

CORPORATE CITIZEN
The
company
has
been
for
1010years
and
itsitssize
Omnitel
totohave
not
Omnitel
has
always
and will
remain
member
ofallows
business
community
and
corporate
Thepath
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thatthe
the
company
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for
yearsan
andactive
sizeand
andinfluence
influence
allows
Omnitel
haveitsitssay
say
notonly
onlyininbusiness
businesslife
lifebut
butalso
also
ininthe
life
of
the
country
and
its
society.
the life of the country and its society.

citizen.
view
development
of information
society
in Lithuania
- initiation
of the
allianceandWINDOW
TOobligations
THE FUTURE
We
Omnitel
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memberofofthe
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Lithuaniansociety
societywhich,
which,ininaddition
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differentpossibilities
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goals,has
hasitsitsobligations
countryand
and
people.
to achieve the break point in the internet penetration and overcome digital divide already launched
people.
29 internet public access points.
We
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for
ourselves
activities.
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have
setthree
threetasks
tasks
for
ourselvesininthe
thefield
fieldofofour
ourpublic
public
activities. society in Lithuania

participation
in
development
process
of
information
1.1.We
are
aiming
to
promote
the
development
of
the
information
We are aiming to promote the development of the informationsociety
societyininLithuania
Lithuaniabybytaking
takingvery
veryspecific
specificsteps.
steps.
Member of 7 associations, including the Lithuanian Council of Information Society under the
2.2.We
particular
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countrys
and
since
that
young
members
Wedevote
devote
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attention
and
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tothe
the
countrysschools
schools
anduniversities
universities
sinceititisisthere
there
thatour
our
youngsociety
society
membersare
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educated.
President
of theand
Republic
Lithuania,
the Information
Economic
Forum,
Infobalt
Association,
the allocated
Coordinationprogramme
Council of the Ministry
of Educations
Programme
Schools for
Information
8 8million
millionLtLtwas
was allocatedtotothe
the programmeSchools
Schoolsfor
forInformation
InformationLithuania
Lithuaniatotoset
setupupcomputer
computerclassrooms.
classrooms.AAtotal
totalofof100
100Lithuanian
Lithuanianschools
schools
Lithuania.
have
already
been
computerised
and
are
now
introducing
Internet
access,
a
common
school
network
is
being
developed.
have already been computerised and are now introducing Internet access, a common school network is being developed.
initiation and sponsorship of computerisation projects for education system
Remigijus Gaka, Advisor to Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, attributes a new significant role to Omnitel: By computerising the countrys
Remigijus Gaka,
Advisor to Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, attributes a new significant role to Omnitel: By computerising the countrys
Thewill
programme
Schools
for
Information
Lithuania
implemented
jointly
by Omnitel,
its considerablelack
schools,
Omnitel
schools, Omnitel willthus
thushelp
helpsolve
solvethe
thetwo
twomost
mostimportant
importantsocial
socialproblems
problemsininLithuania,
Lithuania,i.e.
i.e.unemployment
unemploymentand
anda avery
veryconsiderable
lackofof
progress
mastering
the
technologies.
founders,
dr.ininJuozas
Kazickas
Family Fund,
Gediminas Gruodis, ex-president of Omnitel, and
progressofofrural
ruralpopulation
population
mastering
theuse
useofofinformation
information
technologies.
the Ministry of Education
and Science
has been
launched.
3.3.We
Weare
areparticularly
particularlyconcerned
concernedwith
withthe
thespiritual
spirituallife
lifeofofLithuania,
Lithuania,the
thedevelopment
developmentofofintellectual
intellectualthought
thoughtand
andpublic
publiceducation
educationprojects.
projects.

A
sponsorship
agreement
was
concluded
with
Vilnius
University
where
Omnitel
will
provide
Omnitel
Omnitelisisone
oneofofthe
thelargest
largestsponsors
sponsorsofofdifferent
differentpublic
publicprogrammes.
programmes.For
Forsix
sixyears,
years,itithas
hasbeen
beenfunding
fundingwell-known
well-knownfestivals
festivalsofofclassical
classicalmusic
musicand
and
support
to
and
participate
in
the
establishment
of
VU
Career
Centre.
sponsoring
sports
and
other
teams.
Events
such
as
Paaislis
Music
Festival
and
Vilnius
Festival,
have
a
major
influence
on
the
countrys
spiritual
sponsoring sports and other teams. Events such as Paaislis Music Festival and Vilnius Festival, have a major influence on the countrys spiritual
life.
life. support for Lithuanias science, culture and sports
Currently,
situation
the
countrys
isisfar
our
position
isisthat
the
for
spiritual
Support
provided
for
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countrys
largest
universities,
most
famous
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festivals,
the
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the
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the
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cultural
life
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fromgood,
good,therefore,
therefore,
ourcompanys
companys
position
that
theconcern
concern
forthe
the
spirituallife
lifeofofthe
the
nation
cannot
be
left
only
to
the
state.
nation cannot
be left only to
the state. Olympic Committee and the Lithuanian Basketball League, the most
Lithuanian
National
Omnitel
always
with
entertainment
events.
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hasimpressive
alwaysbeen
beenconcerned
concerned
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thecultural
culturalsituation
situationininLithuania,
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thegeneral
generalway
wayofoflife
lifeofofthe
thecountry,
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peoplesthinking
thinking
and
andself-attitude.
self-attitude.That
Thatisiswhy
whywe
weare
areparticularly
particularlyfocusing
focusingononthose
thosecultural
culturalfacts
factsthat
thatinfluence
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thecultural
culturalcontext
contextboth
bothofofour
ourcountry
countryand
andthe
thewhole
whole
Baltic
Balticregion.
region.

Omnitel has a say in solving the most important issues of

the societys life and supports projects of the future

TODAY WE DEVELOP
RELIABLE AND CONVENIENT
COMMUNICATION

Omnitel is the driving force behind the revolution of information

technologies in Lithuania.
Tim Kennedy, The Washington Times

Thank you!