In the third quarter of 2015, UPC Romania’s revenue fell 8% to $40 million, from $43.5 million in the same interval a year before.
In lei, the company’s net revenue rose nearly 10% in the third quarter, to over RON159 million, from RON145 million in the year-earlier period.
UPC boosted its total subscription base (RGU), to 2,038,800, which translates into an annual increase of nearly 8%. UPC added some 150,000 new subscriptions compared to the third quarter of 2014. Moreover, the company increased its client base to 1,206,800 in the third quarter, which translates into an increase of 3.6% against the same interval in 2014, according to data released Friday.
The internet segment contributed significantly to the company’s positive results. UPC added over 50,000 new Fiber Power subscriptions, which translates into an annual increase of over 12%.
End-September 2015, UPC digital services were available for approximately 2.5 million households in Romania.
The digital cable television continued to bring new clients to UPC, attracting 11,800 new subscribers in the third quarter of 2015, and boosting the subscriber base up to 580,400. On this segment, the annual increase was 8% (over 43,000 new subscriptions).