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The New-generation fiber-optic access network, which is being actively implemented by TEO, currently operates in more than thirty cities of Lithuania.

It is being developed at the fastest rate in the country's biggest cities – it is estimated that by the end of 2010 it will be available for use to approximately 95% residents of Vilnius and Klaipeda, 70% residents of Kaunas, half of Siauliai residents, and a third of Panevezys residents, informs ELTA/LETA.

During the past three years, TEO has invested around 160 million litas in the New-generation fiber-optic access network. Its services are currently used by more than 62,000 customers and, according to forecasts, their number will grow to more than 100,000 by the end of the year.

Lithuania is one of the European Union countries most rapidly implementing fiber-optic technologies, which currently are among the most state-of-the-art in the world. At present, the FTTH (Fiber to the Home) network is available to nearly one-third of Lithuanian residents.

From March, TEO also intends to increase the speed of international Internet connection provided to the residential users of ZEBRA Internet services by up to ten times. By the end of the year it is planned to increase the total speed of TEO international Internet traffic by more than double – up to 48 Gbps.

According to research data, the speed of international Internet connection is one of the three most important criteria when selecting an Internet service provider.

At present, TEO Internet services are used by more than 313,000 customers.