GVT has expanded its 20 Mbps broadband Internet service to 29 cities in eight states, which was launched last April in 15 locations. As a result, its broadband penetration rose from 53% in December 2007 to 62% at the end of the second quarter this year. Moreover, in late last year, the company managed to increase its customer portfolio that had access to 1Mbps from 44% to 72%. Furthermore, the Company aims to reach 70 cities with its high speed broadband service in late August next.