08/09/2017, Wed, 09:50, Moscow time , Text: Igor Korolev

Renova Group resumed negotiations on the sale of the Akado operator. The main asset of Akado in Moscow may go to Rostelecom, and regional assets to the Er-Telecom holding.

Renova found buyers for Akado

Renova Group is negotiating the sale of its Akado pay TV and Internet access operator. It is reported by the Rambler News Services (RNS) agency, citing its own sources.

According to the newspaper, at first the Er-Telecom holding will acquire the regional assets of Akado: Akado-Yekaterinburg and TKS-Neva (operates in St. Petersburg). Er-Telecom has already submitted an application to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS).

Then Akado, which will retain its main asset in the capital, can be sold to Rostelecom. RNS claims that a nondisclosure agreement was signed between Rostelecom and Renova a month ago. The transaction can be paid for with quasi-treasury shares of Rostelecom, which are on the balance sheet of the operator's subsidiary, Mobitel.

How much to evaluate Akado and how to pay for it?

One of the agency's sources says that Rostelecom is willing to pay for Akado, based on a multiplier of four times EBITDA (profit before taxes, interest on loans and depreciation costs). At the same time, Renova rates Akado at a multiple of six times EBITDA, but for this the operator must show growth in the mass market (B2C).

Moscow assets of Akado may go to Rostelecom, and regional assets to Er-Telecom holding

Another source of the agency says that in the course of the deal with Rostelecom, an estimate of six to eight EBITDA indicators is being discussed. Rostelecom and Renova declined to comment.

History of unsuccessful sales "Akado"

The base for Akado was the Komkor fiber-optic network, built in the 1990s with the support of the Moscow Government (the network provides services in the b2b segment). In the early 2000s, Komkor entered the mass market with the help of the Comkor-TV brand, providing cable television and Internet access services under it using Docsis technology.

In 2005 the company started operating under the Akado brand. At the same time, the Renova group became the main shareholder of Akado. At the founder of "Akado" Yuri Pripachkin there remained a blocking stake in the company. In the summer of 2017, it became known that Renova had consolidated 100% of Akado's shares.

In the mid-2000s, Akado bought several metropolitan house networks that provide Internet access services using Ethernet technology. At the same time, Akado carried out regional expansion, but after the 2008 crisis, the active development of the company was suspended.

Every year the prices for certain housing and communal services are being raised. This year has not been without changes, and since the new year, the subscription fee for a collective antenna in Moscow has increased to 204 rubles per month. This is already higher than many tariffs for digital TV, but many of them pay for the antenna out of habit.


In fact, the collective antenna in Moscow is a city cable television that retransmits fifty channels in analogue format at frequencies that differ from broadcasting frequencies. In most of the city, 52 channels are broadcast by Rostelecom, in some places in the south-east of Moscow, 55 channels are relayed by Akado.

Of course, the picture of analog TV on modern large TVs looks very mediocre, and if you are watching TV, it makes sense to switch to digital TV, there are many connection options in the city, and prices already start at 145 rubles for 129 channels, including 13 channels in HD. True, you still have to buy a TV set-top box (about 3000 rubles) or pay for its rent, however, there are tariffs with free rent.

You won't surprise anyone with FullHD high-definition picture in digital TV, and operators are starting to introduce UltraHD 4K. MGTS even plans to lease 4K TVs to UltraHD viewers.

In addition to the picture quality and the variety of channels in the main package, all operators offer additional packages channels by interests: sports, children's, serials.

There are several large digital TV operators in Moscow - Online, Akado, MGTS, Beeline, NetbyNet, 2COM and several dozen other small ones. Competition in the digital TV market is high, so operators regularly organize various promotions, using which you can pay even less for digital TV.

All operators are also home Internet operators at the same time, so they all have Internet + TV package offers.

Digital television also has drawbacks: you need a set-top box with a separate remote control (with the exception of Online and Akado, which offer not only set-top boxes, but also CAM modules to the TV), you need to pay extra for connecting a second TV, but there are still more advantages.

Of course, in addition to the analog collective antenna and cable digital television, there are other television reception options:

Individual analog antenna. Now there are only 19 channels on the air. For reception, you need a direct line of sight of the Ostankino tower and a good antenna. Quality is limited by the capabilities of analogue broadcasting.

Digital terrestrial television DVB-T2. There are three multiplexes on the air with 10 channels each (in the third multiplex the channels change during the day). For reception, you need an antenna directed towards the Ostankino tower (but sometimes it also works on a reflected signal), support for DVB-T2 on a TV or a DVB-T2 set-top box. The picture quality is much better than in analog broadcasting, but there is no HD and few channels.

Satellite television. Reception requires rather expensive equipment (plate, receiver, access card). There are many channels, there is HD, while the price of packages starts at 25 rubles per month.

In order to stop paying 204 rubles a month for a collective antenna, it is enough to walk to the office of Rostelecom or Akado and write a statement, according to which the master will come and turn off the antenna.

Surely, many modern people who want to connect their home Internet, think, first of all, about which provider to contact. Currently, there are a lot of such companies and to do right choice Internet provider for Internet connection is available on the website https://internet.gde-luchshe.ru/.

Among the most demanded and popular providers, AKADO and Rostelecom should be highlighted. But what is better than AKADO or Rostelecom is up to future customers to decide. But before you accept final decision, you should think carefully about everything, weigh, consider all the subtleties and nuances of the services offered from one and the second company. Think also about the purposes for which you need the World Wide Web, how much money you are willing to allocate monthly for payment.

So, let's consider these companies separately, we will try to determine the advantages of contacting a particular provider. And then you will be able to identify AKADO or Rostelecom.

Internet provider AKADO

AKADO - famous internet a provider that has been providing users with high-speed Internet, digital television, IP-Telephony services for a long time. Thanks to the excellent service and excellent quality of services, this company is a leader among a huge number of competitors.

The AKADO provider offers a fairly wide range of services. Speaking specifically about the Internet, the choice of tariffs is quite large. Therefore, each client who turns here will be able to get the most suitable option for himself, corresponding to his requirements and preferences. The speed of connection to the world wide web can reach 100 Mbps. In addition, the company guarantees excellent, uninterrupted data transmission.

  • This company uses modern technologies to connect its customers to the Internet. The main advantages of connecting to the Internet from the AKADO operator:
  • Connection is completely free, at the most convenient time for the client;
  • High speed internet is now available to everyone;
  • Excellent value for money in relation to the services offered;
  • 24/7 support.

Internet provider Rostelecom

One of the largest telecommunications companies in Russia is Rostelecom. Today, the services of such a provider are used by a million audience of people. That is why, by connecting to the Internet from Rostelecom, you will be sure of its impeccable quality and reliability. You will be able to communicate in social networks, upload, and also view media, information, keep abreast of the latest news in the world. A wide variety of tariffs will satisfy even the most demanding consumer.

By and large, the world wide web from Rostelecom covers a fairly large coverage area. So, people from different parts of our country can connect to this provider.

It is difficult to disagree with the fact that one of the main needs of a modern person is the availability of high-speed Internet. As a result of this demand, the telecommunications market is constantly growing. Accordingly, a lot of companies offer connection to a home network. But you should only turn to competent providers for such services. With Rostelecom, you won't have any connection difficulties. This is a nationwide company that is ready to provide quality service at a low cost.

The provider equally provides the Internet for all its customers, regardless of their region of residence. At the same time, the company offers both wireless and wired technologies. And the variety of tariffs will allow you to choose a "package" of services, based on specific needs.

Each client of Rostelecom is invited to start Personal Area on the provider's website, where you can connect and disconnect various options: organize a home network, restrict access to the World Wide Web, get a fixed address, and so on.

Well, which provider to opt for depends solely on your requirements and preferences.


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