UAB „Bitė Lietuva“

UAB „Bitė Lietuva“ is one of the leading telecommunications and digital services companies in Lithuania, best known as a mobile network operator under the brand „Bitė“. The company provides mobile voice and data services, fixed and wireless home internet, business ICT solutions, and device retail. It operates as part of the regional „Bitė Group“ (Lithuania and Latvia), which has been controlled by Providence Equity Partners since 2016.

Company Overview

Legal name: UAB „Bitė Lietuva“
Brand: Bitė; prepaid brand: LABAS
Founded: 1995 (commercial GSM services launched 1996)
Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania (registered office in Vilnius; see Legal Information)
Industry: Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Sector: Mobile network operator; fixed/wireless internet; digital services; device retail

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company registration code): 110012530 (commonly cited in Lithuanian company directories; see Sources)
PVM mokėtojo kodas (VAT code): Not confirmed in the sources available to this profile. It is publicly registered; consult Registrų centras or official company listings for the current VAT code.
Official website: https://www.bite.lt/
Official email (general inquiries): info@bite.lt (commonly used for general contact; dedicated addresses exist for business and media)
Registered office address: Vilnius, Lithuania (exact street address is registered with Registrų centras; see note below)
Main contact phone (customer care): 1501 (from Bitė network; a long-form number for calls from other networks is provided on the official website)
Note: Lithuanian company registers and the official website list the registered street address and long-form phone number; readers should verify the most current details via Registrų centras and bite.lt.

Business Operations

Main products and services:
- Mobile voice and data services (2G/3G/4G LTE/5G)
- Prepaid mobile (LABAS brand)
- Home internet (fixed and wireless broadband)
- Business solutions (IoT/M2M connectivity, mobile fleet management, security and productivity tools, cloud and ICT services)
- Device retail (smartphones, tablets, accessories), device insurance and extended services
- Bundled digital content and TV packages via partnerships (e.g., Go3 and other OTT/TV content partners)

Business model: Subscription-based mobile and broadband services with tiered plans, prepaid offerings, device sales through retail stores and online, and value-added services for consumers and enterprises. The company focuses on customer experience, network quality, and service bundling.

Market position: UAB „Bitė Lietuva“ is one of the three nationwide mobile operators in Lithuania, competing primarily with Telia Lietuva AB and Tele2 UAB. It holds a significant share of mobile subscribers and is recognized for customer care and flexible plan offerings.

History

Founding and early years (1995–2000): The company began as a GSM mobile operator, launching commercial services in 1996. It introduced the popular prepaid brand LABAS around 2000, contributing to rapid subscriber growth.

Network evolution (2000s–2010s): Progressive rollout of 2G/3G services in the 2000s; LTE (4G) expansion through the 2010s to cover major urban centers and national road corridors.

Ownership transitions: Over the 2000s, Bitė was owned by international investors; in 2007, ownership shifted to private equity, and in 2016 Providence Equity Partners acquired Bitė Group (Lithuania and Latvia), consolidating operations and investing in network and service expansion.

Fixed broadband and portfolio expansion (2020s): The company expanded its home internet offerings (including wireless/fixed solutions). It integrated digital content partnerships and strengthened IoT and enterprise services. 5G network deployment commenced in the early 2020s and continued to expand nationwide.

Financial Information

Revenue: UAB „Bitė Lietuva“ files annual financial statements with the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras). Specific annual revenue figures are available in those filings; exact numbers are not cited here.
Funding rounds: As a privately-held company within Bitė Group, capital investments have predominantly come through ownership and debt structures led by private equity. Public venture-style funding rounds are not typical for the company.
Ownership structure: UAB „Bitė Lietuva“ is part of Bitė Group (operating in Lithuania and Latvia), which has been controlled by Providence Equity Partners since 2016. The Lithuanian entity is owned through the group’s holding structure (Luxembourg/other EU jurisdictions are commonly used for regional holdings). Precise intermediate holding entities can be found in public filings and group disclosures.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai):
- Generalinis direktorius (CEO): Pranas Kuisys (known publicly as the company’s chief executive in recent years)
- Other C-level/executive roles (CFO, CTO, CCO, COO) are disclosed in official company communications and may change; the most up-to-date names should be verified via the official website, press releases, and Registrų centras filings.

Board members: As a private UAB, board and supervisory structures are determined by the company’s articles. Names of board members are publicly registered; reader should consult Registrų centras or recent annual reports for current composition.

Office Locations

Registered office: Vilnius, Lithuania (full street address registered with Registrų centras)
Retail and service centers: Bitė operates a nationwide network of stores and customer service points across major cities (Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys, and others). Exact addresses and phone numbers are listed on the official website’s store locator.

Note: The company maintains multiple retail locations; for the most accurate list of addresses and contact numbers of each store, consult bite.lt.

Market Position

Competitors: Telia Lietuva AB, Tele2 UAB, and various MVNOs and fixed broadband providers.
Market share: Bitė is one of the top three mobile operators in Lithuania. Detailed market share figures vary by quarter and service type and are published by the Communications Regulatory Authority (Ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba, RRT) and industry reports.
Competitive advantages: Strong customer service reputation, flexible consumer and enterprise plans, nationwide mobile network with ongoing 5G rollout, integrated digital content partnerships, and broad retail presence.

Recent Developments

- Continued 5G deployment and upgrades across Lithuania (2022–2024).
- Expansion of home internet offerings and integration of digital TV/content bundles in partnership with OTT providers.
- Growth in IoT/M2M solutions for business customers, including fleet and asset connectivity.
- Sustainability initiatives in network operations and energy sourcing are periodically reported.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.bite.lt/
Email (general): info@bite.lt
Customer care (Bitė network short number): 1501
Customer care (from other networks): A long-form phone number is published on bite.lt (verify the latest).
Business sales: Dedicated contact forms and emails are available on the website’s business section.
Media/press: Media contact details are provided in the press/newsroom section of bite.lt.

Sources and References

- Bitė Lietuva official website: https://www.bite.lt/ (company services, store locations, contact numbers, press information)
- Registrų centras (Lithuanian Centre of Registers): official corporate registry filings for UAB „Bitė Lietuva“ (legal code, VAT registration, registered address, annual reports)
- Rekvizitai.lt (Lithuanian business directory): profile listings for UAB „Bitė Lietuva“ (company code and general contact details commonly cited)
- Providence Equity Partners (2016 acquisition announcements and subsequent group references)
- Lithuanian media and industry outlets (Verslo žinios, Delfi, 15min) and RRT publications (market reports on telecom operators)
Note: Some specific legal/contact items (exact VAT code, full registered street address, full list of executives/board members) should be validated against the most recent official filings and the company’s website due to potential changes over time.