Rostelecom and Abovyan sign a Memorandum of Understanding

GNC-Alfa CJSC (part of Rostelecom Group) and the town of Abovyan signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation on July 22. The press office of the company has told ArmInfo that the cooperation aims to develop the infrastructure of the urban community, protect the environment and enhance the living standards in Abovyan. Rostelecom will also provide the parks with free WiFi.   

Vahagn Gevorgyan, newly elected mayor of Abovyan, gives high priority to cooperation with the private sector. He said that the company's contribution to the development of the community will enhance the level of the local infrastructure.   CEO of GNC-Alfa CJSC Hayk Faramazyan, in turn, stressed the importance of the company's corporate social programs. He added that the head office of Rostelecom is in Abovyan and that such measures create favorable conditions for the company as well. Rostelecom is implementing similar projects in collaboration with the Municipalities of Yerevan, Kapan, Vanadzor and Dilijan.  

To note, GNC-ALFA CJSC was founded in 2007. In February 2012 the company became a member of Rostelecom OJSC group of companies.  Starting from December 18, 2012 GNC-ALFA CJSC provides telecommunication services in RA under the brand of "Rostelecom" as a subsidiary company. As one of the leading telecommunications companies Rostelecom Armenia provides Internet access, Fixed telephony and new generation IP TV services to both physical bodies and corporate clients. During the period of 2012-2013 the company made large-scale investments in network development and expansion.  Investments resulted with successful implementation of new "Fiber to the home" (GPON) technology in a number of cities of RA. Starting from 2014 the company provides services in cities Yerevan (Center, Erebuni, Nubarashen, Ajapnyak, Avan, Nor Nork, Davitshen, Malatia-Sebastia, Arabkir districts), Abovyan, Charentsavan, Hrazdan, Vanadzor, Gyumri, Ashtarak, Metsamor, Armavir, Masis, Artashat, Ararat, Sevan, Dilijan, Ijevan, Kapan, Martuni, Alaverdi and Kajaran.  Sales and support offices and shop-in- shops are operating in all cities mentioned. The network of Rostelecom Armenia is solely based on fiber-optic cable (FOC) infrastructure covering 80% of the territory of RA and spreading for over 3000km. It is connected to region's main terrestrial networks and largest traffic exchange nodes as well as international channels of Iran and Georgia. Rostelecom has built 40Gb/s network covering all municipalities of Yerevan and providing high-speed internet connection to all customers. The Government of Republic of Armenia, State institutions and International organizations, Corporations, local Commercial Banks and Financial institutions, operators are listed as Corporate clients of GNC- ALFA CJSC.  

OJSC Rostelecom (www.rostelecom.ru) is one of the biggest national telecommunications companies in Russia and Europe, with a presence in every segment of the telecommunications services market and coverage of more than 34 million households in Russia. It is also a recognized technological leader in innovative solutions in the fields of E- government, cloud computing, healthcare, education, security and housing & utility services. Its stable financial status is confirmed by credit ratings of BBB- from Fitch Ratings and BB+ from Standard & Poor's.