Telecoms news from Armenia

Armenian Mobile Subscriber Base Drops Following Recount

The mobile subscribe base in Armenia has been reduced by 680,000 customers to 3.27 million, a member of the Committee regulating public service of Armenia Samvel Arabajyan has announced. ...more.

Vimpelcom Expands USSD Mobile Menu Service to Additional CIS Subsidiaries

Sicap has announced the integration of its value-added mobile service menu browser platform into Vimpelcom's subsidiary networks. ...more.

Orange Armenia Expands GSM Coverage Along Main Roads

Orange Armenia says that it has extended its network coverage on North and South national roads of the country, ...more.

Orange Armenia Upgrades Network to HSPA and HD-Voice

Orange Armenia has successfully modernized its network, providing high definition (HD) voice services on the whole network across Armenia, and delivering up to 14.4Mbps data speeds in main cities. ...more.

MTS Awarded LTE Spectrum in Armenia

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) says that it has been awarded radio spectrum for LTE services in Armenia. ...more.

Comstar Buys Remaining Shares in Armenian WiMAX Operator

Russia's Comstar says that it has completed a transaction to increase its shareholding in CallNet Enterprises, which owns 100% of the Armenian operator Cornet. ...more.

Armenian Capital City Gets Phone Coverage on Underground Railway

Comba Telecom Systems has announced the completion and handover of a turnkey wireless solution for the Yerevan Metro rapid transit system that serves the capital of Armenia. ...more.

Orange Launches a Mobile Network in Armenia

Orange has launched its mobile network in Armenia, after winning an operating license last November. For the launch of its operations, Orange has invested around EUR 100 million, and provides coverage for over 80% of the population. ...more.

VivaCell-MTS Launches Video Ringtones

Armenian mobile network operator, VivaCell-MTS has launched a video ringtone service, provided by Vringo and its partner, Innova Group. ...more.

Armenian Operator Launched Voucherless TopUps for PrePay Customers

Redknee says that Armenian network operator, VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom) has launched its Airtime Reseller; a service that enables voucherless, airtime top-up for its pre-paid customers. ...more.

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. ...more.

Amdocs Deploys Billing Platform in Armenia

VimpelCom and Amdocs have announced the deployment of a Amdocs solution incorporating billing, customer management and self-service capabilities at VimpelCom's wholly-owned subsidiary in Armenia - ArmenTel. ...more.

Intracom Wins Armenian Network Contract

Intracom Telecom, a part of Sitronics has signed a US$24 million contract with VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom), Armenia's leading mobile operator for the expansion of its GSM network. ...more.

Intec Rolls Out Billing into Three CIS States

Intec, a global provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS), has announced that it has deployed three significant billing installations with VimpelCom subsidiaries operating in Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Armenia; Ukrainian Radio Systems (CJSC), Unitel in Uzbekistan and ArmenTel in Armenia. ...more.

Russian Operator to Offer Vodafone Branded Services

Vodafone and Russia's Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has announced a non-equity partnership to offer Vodafone branded services to MTS customers and to collaborate jointly on future technological developments. ...more.

Comstar Launches WiMAX Network in Armenia

Russia's United TeleSystems (Comstar) says that it has launched its WiMAX network in Armenia and introduced the “Comstar” brand in the local market. ...more.

Alcatel-Lucent Wins Armenian WiMAX Contract

Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by iCON Communications, a provider of IP-based services in Armenia,to design, deploy and maintain a commercial WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network in the country. Yerevan, the country's capital, will be the first city covered by the services, which should launch by the end of this year. ...more.

Orange Confirms Submitting Bid for Armenian Mobile License

France Telecom's mobile division, Orange says that it has submitted a bid for the 3rd mobile phone license in Armenia - valued at EUR51 million (US$70 million). ...more.

Base Stations Bring Electricity to Rural Villages

Three rural villages in Armenia's Gegarkunik region have been connected to the mains electricity supply - as a result of the mobile operator, VivaCell-MTS requiring a power supply for its base stations in the region. ...more.

Three Firms Shortlisted for Armenian Mobile License

Three companies, Orange, Tele2 and Ireland based Blackrock Communications have been shortlisted for Armenia's 3rd mobile operator license. ...more.