VivaCell-MTS: 36 new 2G/3G base stations will go live by the end of 2014

Throughout 2014 also VivaCell-MTS continued the coverage expansion and network strengthening works across Armenia, with the aim of adding new capacities to its powerful network in order to match the need for more high-speed data and higher quality of voice in Yerevan and regions, including transit highways and other routes. The Company's long-term target is to address anticipated growth in data use forecasted for the near future. Network modernization will allow introducing new technological solutions required for providing the population with new innovative products and services.

Today VivaCell-MTS’ technical team completes another base-transceiver station in Dzoraghbyur village (near Yerevan). This additional base station will provide the population with stronger coverage, higher quality for voice services and higher speeds for accessing internet/social networks.

“Nothing else can be more obligatory and rewarding at the same time, as trust. Care for each and every subscriber is a key value for us. At the same time we respect the freedom of choice. Most of Armenians have chosen VivaCell-MTS because of the Company proven leadership in innovations, quality of customer service, reliability and high quality of voice and data services, and most importantly our 2G/3G and 4G networks, the largest in Armenia. Also VivaCell-MTS is leader in terms of covering remote areas where there is a single mobile operator,” VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian commented.

One 2G and one 3G stations were installed in the village Akhuryan (Shirak region), village Sarukhan (Gegharkunik), town Armavir (Armavir region), village Verin Gosh and Dilijan International School (Tavush region), village Urtsadzor (Ararat region), near Vayk-Saravan highway (Vayots Dzor region), in Yeghvard (Kotayk region), on the 10.5th km of Yerevan-Sevan highway, near Yerevan-Abovyan highway (Kotayk region), Vanahovid district of Proshyan village (Kotayk region), district Barabatum of Kapan (Syunik region) and in Vaghatur, Kornidzor and Noravan villages (Syunik region).

Besides, 9 more 2G/3G stations were installed in Yerevan (Acharyan Street, Tigran Mets Street, Rubiniants Street, Tbilisyan highway (near Champaign Wine Factory), Malatia-Sebastia area, near Yerevan Mall and Eurostan, Vahagni district, Nork Marash administrative area and in Yerevan Mall for providing reliable indoor coverage.

Till the end of the year additional 14 sites will be put into operation in Shamiram village (Aragatsotn region), Mayisyan/Zhdanov village (Armavir region), Taperakan village, Ghukasavan and Nor Kyurin villages of Ararat region, Garni village (Kotayk region), Sasuntsi Davit Str., Shiraki Str., Davitashen 4th district, Mamikonyants Str, Gagarin street (Noy district), Karmir Blur Str. and Bagrevand Str. (Avan) in Yerevan.

Additional 50 LTE base stations will be functional in Yerevan, Vagharshapat and Armavir cites by the end of this year. Over 45% of populated areas will be provided with LTE coverage.

Newly deployed base station in Shamiram village (near Ashtarak) and Dzoragbyur will go live within two weeks.

VivaCell-MTS has the largest and strongest network in Armenia, with its 2.5G and 3G coverage available to more than 99.5% of the population of Armenia.

The total number of VivaCell-MTS’ sites at the end of the year will be 1090, where more than 2430 cellular base stations with 2G, 3G and 4G technologies will be operational.