FRANCE TELECOM RECEIVES FINAL LICENCE OF THIRD OPERATOR OF
MOBILE COMMUNICATION IN ARMENIA
19-11-2008 23:00:00 | Armenia | Economy
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 19, NOYAN TAPAN. The RA Public Services
Regulatory Commission has granted the final licence of the third
operator of mobile communication to France Telecom company which
is registerted in Armenia as FTA-Telecom. The licence was
granted for a 15-year period with the right to extend it for
another 15 years. On November 19 FTA-Telecom receives permission
to use radiofrequences for 10 years. The company will provide
phone numbers by +374(0)55 and +374(0)95 codes.
According to the licence terms, the company is obliged to
ensure a GSM coverage in Yerevan and 42 cities within two years
after receiving its licence.
The company is also obliged to ensure a cell phone coverage
in at least 200 villages of Armenia and for 85% of transport
nodes connecting Armenia with Georgia and Iran within three
years after receiving its licence.
FTA-Telecom shall transfer an amount of 51.5 million euros
during a banking day for receiving the licence of the third
operator of mobile communication in Armenia. The company will
operate under the brand "Orange" in Armenian market.