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%.

On the web: Vivacell - Mobile World

Posted to the site on 19th April 2009