Brussels, 21 April 2004 - During the first quarter of 2004, Mobistar's customer base continued to grow to reach 2,647,157 active customers on 31 March, an increase of 12% in one year. Over the same period, revenue grew by 19% and the ARPU* witnessed an increase of 4%.
On 31 March 2004, Mobistar had a total of 2,647,157 active customers, compared to 2,359,360 active customers on 31 March 2003. This represents an increase of 287,797 cards in twelve months.
Turnover (total income from mobile and non-mobile services and sales of equipment) witnessed even stronger growth. First quarter 2004 turnover stood at 316.4 million euros, compared to 265.1 million euros one year ago.
ARPU* for its part grew by 4% over one year. On 31 March 2004, the figure stood at 35.1 euros per month per active customer against 33.9 euros per month per active customer at the end of March 2003.
| Key figures Mobistar Group | Q1 2003 | Q1 2004 | % |
| Total active customers | 2.359.360 | 2.647.157 | +12% |
| Turnover (euro millions) | 365,1 | 316,4 | +19% |
| ARPU (*) (euro/month/active customer) | 33,9 | 35,1 | +4% |
* ARPU = Average Revenue Per User, calculated on a 12 months rolling average basis.