Development of rural communities implies systemized support. Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator has for years implemented a variety of projects guided by this understanding. Committed to its responsible approach, VivaCell-MTS has made just another investment in Armavir region.

 

Nine of the schools operating in Karakert, Lernagog, Myasnikyan, Dalarik, Shenik, Argina and Arteni communities have been furbished with modern educational equipment: the schools will now have Wi-Fi corners and 11 3G routers operating within “Home-Zone Turbo” package. VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 3,850 million for this purpose.

 

Cooperation with the Children of Armenia Fund facilitated significantly to providing the support. VivaCell-MTS undertook the repair works and the furbishing of the model classroom at the primary school N1 in Karakert renovated recently by the Fund. The classroom has two sections: one is for classes, and the other is for team work, games, and rest. A novelty in the class is the wall-board. 

 

“The precondition for providing the country’s progress is the proportionate development of the rural communities. The perceptions of the necessity to promote agriculture alone in the rural areas have long been outdated. The challenge of communicating with the world using innovative technological solutions today is a must regardless of where one lives. Equipped with innovative solutions, this school will allow the schoolchildren expressing themselves and developing in a friendly environment. All the necessary conditions are created to raise these smart, creative and explorative pupils into good people,” said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian.

 

Wi-Fi corners in the Karakert School will be available in the creativity lab and the English classroom. The creativity lab offering an original solution is a novelty in the education system. The availability of a library and a computer lab, as well as the opportunity to organize classes and events in the same place promote learners’ creativity.

 

VivaCell-MTS continues to make investments in implementation of long-term projects. To remind, a year ago, the Company made a significant investment to have anti-hail system installed in the region.

 

VivaCell-MTS... You are connected!

 

VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia’s leading mobile operator, having the widest 2G/3.75G/4G network reach and spreading a wide range of Voice and Data services all across Armenia. Having the best of the Armenian people interest at heart since its launch on 1st July 2005 and in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed to build a nationwide network and a considerable customer base. VivaCell-MTS drives innovation and aims at always being at the forefront of any development serving the Armenian mobile communications market. For more information, visit www.vivacell.am

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Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the leading telecommunications group in Russia and the CIS, offering mobile and fixed voice, broadband, pay TV as well as content and entertainment services in one of the world's fastest growing regions. Including its subsidiaries, the Group services over 100 million mobile subscribers. The Group has been awarded GSM licenses in Russia, Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Belarus, a region that boasts a total population of more than 200 million. Since June 2000, MTS' Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT). Additional information about the MTS Group can be found at www.mtsgsm.com

 

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