OAO Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) said it is raising its estimate for capital expenditure in 2009 to $1.8 billion from $1.5 billion, Interfax news agency reported Monday.

Revenue in 2009 will be about $8.25 billion, while its profit margin based on operating income before depreciation and amortization will be more than 45%, the newswire said.

Agency Web site: www.interfax.ru