Rostelecom extends application deadline for "Thank You, Internet 2015" contest up to October 15

Rostelecom has extended the application deadline for "Thank You, Internet 2015" contest up to October 15. The awards ceremony of Armenian winners is scheduled within the open classes in early November. There are two awards nominations  - "Internet - My Friend and Assistant" and "Virtual Communication", the company's press-service informed ArmInfo. 

Rostelecom has organized "Thank You, Internet 2015"contest especially for the elder generation of internet users. It's the first time the company holds such kind of contest outside Russia.  Rostelecom OJSC and Pension Fund of Russian Federation organize the contest. The contest is meant for older generation users (50+) who learnt how to use a computer and Internet on their own or through special courses. 

In order to take part in the contest, one should visit the Contest section of the website and fill out the application form uploading an essay and 2 photos (photo and a video camera snapshot).

To note, 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. 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.  The Company holds a leading position on the Russian broadband and pay TV markets, with over 10.9 million fixed-line broadband subscribers and more than 7.7 million pay TV customers.  Its stable financial status is confirmed by credit ratings of BBB- from Fitch Ratings and BB+ from Standard & Poor's.