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Befucom to begin operations in Kalopia, the company's CEO announces
Even though it will operate under a different name, Befucom-owned telecom started operating in Kalopia, marking the first non-Dovani nation to join the list
20 March 5658



Befucom CEO, Eidu Ruburi, announced on Friday that the Bianjie state-owned company has finalised an agreement with both the Kalopian authorities and businesses, and will enter the Majatran market in the third quarter of 5658. Expansion to Kalopia marks the first foray of Befucom outside of the home continent of Dovani.

Despite being owned and managed by Bianjie's national telecom, services in Kalopia will be operated under a distinct brand name and design tailored to the Kalopian market name and design, CEO Ruburi told the press. "Even though we are more than ecstatic to keep expanding our services abroad, the idea of the Befucom brand is to be the Dovani powerhouse, and Dovani alone. So, a distinct brand in Kalopia is both about our vision, and also respect for the Kalopian market and our future users". The expansion is expected to formally commence by August this year, with test rollouts focused on Kalopia’s major urban areas, like the capital city, Helios, as well as Ammopoli and Eleopolis.

According to Ruburi, the deal was months in the making and involved negotiations not only with Kalopia’s government, but also with key business consortia and local government. "We’ve received strong signals from Kalopian authorities that they welcome competition", she said. "We are confident our entry will expand consumer choices by presenting a cheap, yet high-quality alternative". Ruburi added that Befucom opting in for a separate entity, instead of acquiring a local telecommunications company, was a joint decision by both the Bianjian telecom, as well as a request from the Kalopian government, to avoid any potential risks of creating monopolies. "And we respected that request with pride. Obviously, kickstarting operations from zero will always be harder, but we have experience and resources, and that's all it matters", Ruburi said.

Now, depending on the results in Kalopia, Befucom might consider further expansion into Majatra or other continents worldwide, or keep itself to Dovani exclusively. And while it is risky to even try an expansion, this sudden and major one, as mentioned by the company's CEO herself, Befucom has experience and resources, so the question is whether is can use it the right way.



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