Yury Levdansky

A1 began operations in Belarus in 1999. Since November 2007, A1 is part of A1 Telekom Austria Group (A1 Group), one of the most successful telecom holdings in Central and Eastern Europe. Until August 2019, the company conducted operations under the brand name velcom. Over the 20 years since its inception, the company has evolved into the largest private telecommunications, ICT and content services provider in Belarus: - 4.9 million mobile subscribers; - 400,000 fixed network users; - VOKA video service; - proprietary data center and solar power station. The main investment focus of A1 is the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment of the world’s leading manufacturers alongside cutting-edge technologies, as well as the creation of a reliable network infrastructure. The company is headquartered in downtown Minsk, in one of the most advanced business centers in Belarus with the best possible conditions for convenient efficient work. A1 employs about of 3,000 people. In 2013, the company was for the first time assigned the A.hr high employer attractiveness rating. In addition to stable salaries and a bonus system, employees benefit from advanced knowledge and technologies in mobile communications, IT and telecoms. We have established clear criteria for career growth: 99% of vacancies are filled as a result of internal competition, and any employee can apply. As a socially responsible business A1 is always ready to make a difference for society. The list of A1 priorities as a socially responsible business includes assistance to children and support for national self-identification.