Volia to purchase pay TV operator Odek

Ukrainian cable operator Volia has received permission from the country’s competition regulator to acquire pay TV operator Odek.

When Volia purchases Odek, it will be able to offer its services to 3.5 million homes in 29 cities in total. The operator plans to modernise Odek’s network so it can offer high-speed broadband and digital TV services. The deal is expected to complete by mid-October.