The Estonian government, which still owns 27.23% of the company, and local analysts both described the offer as too low, though TeliaSonera has made it clear it will not increase the bid.

TeliaSonera said the offer is part of its ambition to become the leading telecom operator in the Nordic and Baltic region, and said the transaction represents the next step in the consolidation of the leading operators in the region.

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