Icon Communications launches its internet-network in Armenia

2009-03-20 22:39:00

ArmInfo. Icon Communications has launched its internet-network in
Armenia. The inaugration ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of
Armenia Tigran Sargsyan, Chairman of the Commission on Regulation of
Public Services of Armenia Robert Nazaryan and other officials.
Sargsyan pointed out the importance of development of internet
communication in Armenia’s regions, particularly, in borderline areas.
This will boost economic activity outside the capital. One more
positive effect of this step will be enhanced quality of telecoms
services due to growing competition. Chief Executive Office of Icon
Communications Adam Kablanian said that he was happy to start
activities in Armenia and thanked all people who cooperated with his
company and was interested in its success. He said that the key goal of
his company was to provide Armenians with high quality and cheap
internet service.

Icon Communications was registered in Armenia in 2007. Its key
shareholder of VTEL Holdings. In June 2008 the company was granted a
license fo WiMAX service in Armenia. The license allows the company to
provide internet and VoIP within 3,400-3,450 MHz for 10 years. The
company is planning to spent almost $15mln on its development.