Friday, June 23 2017 17:39

ArmInfo. Viva Cell-MTS continues to expand and increase the efficiency of its network to provide a higher speed of data transmission services and improve the  quality of voice services in Yerevan and the regions of Armenia. So,  by 2020 Viva Cell-MTS intends to provide access to 4G + (LTE  Advanced) network of 80-90% of the population.

As the company's press service told ArmInfo, for 2018-2020, the  company plans to put into operation a new batch of base stations, as  well as to increase the capacity of the existing network by upgrading  the network infrastructure and equipment. Thus, by the end of 2018,  the company plans to make 4G+ (LTE Advanced) network available to 64%  of the population, instead of the current 52.4%. It is planned that  in 2019 the 4G+ network will be rolled out not only in all towns of  Armenia, but also in large villages and on transit highways.  According to the strategy, it is expected that by 2020 4G+ technology  will be available to 80-90% of the population.

"Taking into account the global trends in technology development,  VivaCell-MTS regularly implements complex modernization of the mobile  network, including a large-scale infrastructure upgrade. 2018 will be  marked by the launch of a new stage of modernization, in which we  will have a qualitatively new mobile network. A new phase of  technological upgrades is conducted in VivaCell-MTS every 3-4 years.  We have the determination, capacity and the strong team to bring  technical and ICT systems to a whole new level, "said VivaCell-MTS  General Manager Ralph Yirikian.

To recall, VivaCell-MTS (MTS Armenia CJSC) is Armenia's leading  mobile communication operator, which provides a wide range of voice  and data services throughout the country. VivaCell-MTS is one of the  leaders in innovation and development of the country's mobile  communications market.