VIVACELL-MTS TO HAVE ITS OWN FIBER-OPTICAL NETWORK IN ARMENIA SOON

Noyan Tapan
Nov 18, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 18, NOYAN TAPAN. VivaCell-MTS and GNC-Alfa CJSC
on November 17 signed an agreement that will allow VivaCell-MTS to
build its own high-speed, fiber-optic backbone network.

According to the press service of VivaCell-MTS, under this contract,
VivaCell-MTS will acquire the optical dark fibers in GNC-Alfa’s Fiber
Optic Cable system laid between Yerevan and Armenian-Iranian border.

The GNC-Alfa’s Fiber Optic Network Cable is interconnected to Iran’s
long-distance fiber-optic network and is providing further access to
the worldwide telecommunications networks. Thanks to the agreement,
VivaCell-MTS will have an independent and reliable nationwide network
having international access for voice and high speed data and Internet
services.

Under the contract, GNC-Alfa will provide operation and maintenance
of the acquired fibers. The high-speed, fiber-optic network will
provide Armenia with high digital communications online speeds. Higher
education and R&D institutions may use the system for educational and
research purposes. It has a big potential for increasing international
collaboration and sharing resources.

"In Europe and the Western hepisphere optical fiber channels have
become widespread in the telecom networks and transform companies
to cutting-edge technology players. VivaCell-MTS’ own fiber optical
network will provide high-bandwidth access for Armenia. Yerevan and
major cities will be put directly on line with Middle East, Far East,
Europe and the rest of the world. The fiber optic network will offer
new services," said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian.