Cellular-News
April 19 2009

VivaCell Launches 3G Coverage in Armenia

– Armenian network operator, VivaCell-MTS has announced the launch of
its 3G network – covering the capital city, Yerevan along with Gyumri
and Vanadzor. Although it can be presumed that coverage will be
expanded, the operator did not outline any details.

Last December, Intracom Telecom, a part of Sitronics has signed a
US$24 million contract with VivaCell-MTS for the expansion of its GSM
network. Under the terms of that contract, Intracom Telecom will
provide Infrastructure works, Installation and Integration services,
in cooperation with Alcatel-Lucent who will be the main equipment
vendor.

Figures from the Mobile World show that the operator ended last year
with just over 2 million customers, and a market share of around 68%.