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“Resource classroom” inclusive education model
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  • 2017-03-20 19:01:13

“International Child Development Center” (ICDC) has created an international platform for children with autism and other developmental disorders. The specialists have realized a productive model in one of the

Today Ucom Has the Largest 4G+ Network in Armenia
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  • 2017-03-20 14:50:34

This March, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched new stations in the region of Tavush, moreover today 4G+ network is also

Ameriabank Kumayri Branch Opened in Gyumri
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  • 2017-03-17 17:05:40

On March 17, 12:30, Gyumri hosted grand opening ceremony of Ameriabank Kumayri Branch attended by Gyumri Mayor Mr. Samvel Balasanyan, Chairman of the Management Board – General Director of

The community development in the focus of attention. VivaCell-MTS
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  • 2017-03-17 13:56:57

VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) continue to support Mozrov village in Vayots Dzor region. In order to improve the efficiency of

Safe Roof for Another 5 Families
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  • 2017-03-15 15:19:55

The housing problem directly affects public living standards and well-being. For years, VivaCell-MTS has tried to contribute to sustainable community development, poverty reduction and to families' aspiration for a

A solar water heater is launched in borderland Mosesgegh
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  • 2017-03-10 19:28:07

The borderland villages and communities of Armenia are always in the limelight of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS. With the joint efforts

PosTransfer new postal money transfer system will be launched between the member states of the CIS till the end of the year
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  • 2017-03-07 17:46:28

“Haypost” CJSC, the National Operator of Postal Communication of the Republic of Armenia informed about the start of a project of PosTransfer, the new worldwide system of postal money

EBRD, EU and Sweden offer support to women entrepreneurs in Armenia
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  • 2017-03-07 12:45:50

Promoting inclusion as a core element of successful economies the EBRD is launching the extension of its successful Women in Business programme in Armenia to the local lenders Ameriabank

Ucom Suggests Acquiring a Neffos Smartphone within the Frames of the Spring Offer
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  • 2017-03-06 13:18:19

For the spring holidays Ucom comes up with a new offer and enables all subscribers to acquire a Neffos stylish smartphone. The Android operating, 4.5 inch-screen, dual SIM and

KARAS wines win 1 gold and 2 silver medals in Germany
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  • 2017-03-03 13:52:53

“KARAS” wines won one gold and two silver medals at the Spring Tasting of the Grand International Wine Award MUNDUS VINI held in Neuschtadt, Germany. MUNDUS VINI is one

Smartphones handed to the winners of the contest within “VivaStart” educational program
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  • 2017-03-02 16:40:27

    Starting 2015, Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator has launched “VivaStart” educational program, which gives early stage opportunities to students of various universities to master their aptitudes in sales and customer

VivaCell-MTS awarded “Accessible Mobile Operator” prize
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  • 2017-03-02 11:51:08

In the framework of “Accessible places” award 2017, VivaCell-MTS has been nominated as “Accessible Mobile Operator” and received an award for having the accessible service centers.    The “Accessible places” award

Ucom Offers Sharing Internet and Good Moments
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  • 2017-02-13 16:03:04

From February 13, 2017 till April 13, 2017 all subscribers, who join U!Flash 8000 and U!Fi 8000 tariff plans of Ucom’s mobile internet, will get 2 SIM-cards instead of

Special offer from VivaCell-MTS: “STARTPHONE” (STARTPHONE WM) for AMD 2500 per month and “MTS Smart Start 3” smartphone for AMD 1
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  • 2017-02-10 20:36:24

VivaCell-MTS offers to choose “MTS Smart Start 3” smartphone, subscribe to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months and, paying AMD 2500 monthly fee, use 1500 on-net minutes, 1000 MB

VivaCell-MTS reminds: no commission applies when recharging a prepaid account via “Top-up” service or scratch card
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  • 2017-02-09 16:47:31

VivaCell-MTS informs that the recharge of prepaid accounts via “Top-up” service or recharge cards is performed at the service centers of the Company, including the MobiDram electronic payment terminals

“HaypPost” and “Converse Transfer” Armenian Payment and Settlement System Awarded Trips and Monetary Prizes
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  • 2017-02-08 13:24:24

Тrips and monetary prizes were awarded on the 7th of February by the National Operator of Postal Communication “HayPost” and «Converse Transfer» Armenian payment and settlement system awarded, within

Ucom Promotes Safe Internet Usage
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  • 2017-02-07 16:02:35

Today, the 7th of February, marks the Safe Internet Day, celebrated by over 100 countries on all continents across the globe for already the 12th time in a row.

QARTEZ” – find the location you need with just one touch on your smartphone and tablet screen
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-02-03 19:04:40

What a first-time visitor to a city is doing before anything else? He is definitely looking for a reliable, easy-to-understand and comprehensive travel guide in order to get information

Golden State Bank and Ameriabank Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding Offers New Opportunities to Businesses and Individuals In California and Armenia
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  • 2017-01-18 15:25:50

    Golden State Bank and Ameriabank have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding which seeks to establish a closer collaboration between the two respected institutions, and enables existing

Only in 2016, the total amount of VivaCell-MTS contribution into the sphere of education has made AMD 372 million
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  • 2016-12-30 13:57:56

VivaCell-MTS acknowledges the importance of education as the basis for social and economic development, further development of national identity, fostering productivity culture and supporting the harmonious development of the

Ucom’s Mobile Network is Now Available in Dilijan Tunnel and Yerevan Subway
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  • 2016-12-30 13:40:52

During the entire year of 2016, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched new stations not only in the capital city of

Armenia’s widest 4G network will include 22 towns till the end of the year
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  • 2016-12-27 17:18:35

VivaCell-MTS never stops on the achieved. The Company continues expanding the first and widest 4G network in Armenia that was deployed six years ago, in 2010, making Armenia one

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS
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  • 2016-12-24 13:57:39

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS   Dear compatriots!   On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of

Additional doubled Internet package in 4G network for “Viva” subscribers
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  • 2016-12-23 15:40:35

VivaCell-MTS informs that the subscribers of the Company who continue using or subscribe to “Viva”* tariff plans till 20.01.2017, will get an additional doubled Internet package within their option

Contiguous Khndzorut community is completely enlightened
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  • 2016-12-20 14:32:49

The village of Khndzorut in Vayots Dzor region is bordering Nakhijevan. The village had a destroyed infrastructure of outdoor lighting after the collapse of the Soviet system. Trying to

The Hour of Code: from coding to cyber security
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  • 2016-12-19 16:30:46

  On the initiative of Ayb School and MIC Armenia (Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia), Ayb High School hosted the third Hour of Code event. The general partner of the event

EBRD local currency loan to Armenia’s ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank
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  • 2016-12-15 18:52:14

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a local currency loan in Armenian dram equivalent to US$ 8 million through a local currency financing facility to

The water system supply project continues in rural communities
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  • 2016-12-14 17:10:26

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with VivaCell-MTS has built a 2050-meter-long water pipeline in Gnishik community in the frames of "Water

Ucom Launched “A New Phone and Twice More Internet This New Year” Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 17:31:47

Ucom has launched a New Year offer, called “A New Phone and Twice More Internet”. All those subscribers, acquiring Samsung Galaxy J120 smartphone and joining Universal 2900 postpay tariff

A new irrigation system has been launched in borderland Chinari community
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  • 2016-12-08 17:27:55

A new irrigation system, including one river water intake and 650m-long pipe, has been launched in Chinari village of Tavoush region, which has a 28 km-long common border with

Yet another Open Doors Day in the frame of cooperation with universities
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  • 2016-12-08 15:27:06

The culture of management and customer care, as well as the continuously improving services and innovations presented by Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator remain in the focus of students’ attention.

Grant Contract Signing Ceremony between AGBU Armenia and the European Union Delegation to Armenia
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  • 2016-12-05 17:12:18

The European Union Delegation to Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) have signed a Contract to the EUR 2 million grant that marks the beginning of a

Vivacell-MTS stands by repatriated Syrian Armenians with special needs
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  • 2016-12-02 17:38:32

Vivacell-MTS shows its support to repatriated Armenian children with disabilities who were facing hardship and insecurity in Syria due to the ongoing civil war. Before their relocation to Armenia,

Owing to VivaCell-MTS and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia support, decent housing conditions have been provided to twenty families in Lori region
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  • 2016-12-01 17:28:53

    In the frames of the housing project, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia President Ashot Yeghiazaryan paid just another regional visit. This time the

VivaCell-MTS – a bridge of partnership
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  • 2016-11-30 17:47:22

The successful governance culture of VivaCell-MTS has become a role model for its partners. The readiness to exercise responsible attitude and be useful to the society has united different

“iPhone 7” and “iPhone 7 plus “for AMD 1 – by subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
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  • 2016-11-30 13:18:06

By subscribing to “STARTPHONE 29 500” or “STARTPHONE 32 500” for 24 months one can get “iPhone 7” or “iPhone 7 Plus” for AMD 1.   Subscription period 24 months “STARTPHONE 29 500”

Energy-saving outdoor illumination system reaches Martiros
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  • 2016-11-28 15:58:05

Martiros village is famous for more than 700 years of history. The bordering community, that has many historical and cultural assets, since 1990, has been left with dark streets

AmCham Convenes its Annual General Meeting
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  • 2016-11-24 12:28:55

On November 18, 2016, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham) held its consecutive Annual General Meeting in Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan. The meeting was chaired by AmCham president

VivaCell-MTS supports the “SOURCE” Foundation for children with disabilities and their families
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  • 2016-11-18 12:10:35

Children with special needs tend to isolate from the society, limiting their social contacts to family members and becoming dependent on mother’s constant care of them. The latter not

The 4th Business Innovation forum will be held on November 18-19
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  • 2016-11-15 14:56:41

  The 4th Business Innovation forum 2016 will be held on November 18-19, in Dilijan resort under the slogan "Armenia 20.18 - Armenia among 20 most innovative countries in the

Ucom Launched Mobile TV Application in USA
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  • 2016-11-11 19:25:16

    Few days ago Pan Armenian Entertainment Awards 2016 were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles within the frames of partnership of Global Arts International and PanArmenian Media Group. During

Open Doors Day at VivaCell-MTS
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  • 2016-11-09 17:40:16

Yet another Open Doors day was organized at VivaCell-MTS. This time it hosted 30 students of the Services department at the School of Geography and Geology, Yerevan State University.   The

“iPhone 7” for AMD 1 – by subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
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  • 2016-11-09 15:49:36

By subscribe to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get an “iPhone 7” smartphone for AMD 1.   For AMD 26 500 monthly fee the subscriber also gets

The launch of yet another joint initiative from VivaCell-MTS and the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia in Gyumri
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  • 2016-11-08 17:13:17

For already six years, VivaCell-MTS undertakes the general partnership of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. Thanks to the long-term cooperation with Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, SYOA has

General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the celebrated and recognized founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin met the representatives of media and ICT community
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  • 2016-11-07 18:55:04

    Today General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the recognized and celebrated Founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin visited VivaCell-MTS Headquarters. Pouzin is the seventh laureate of the

The Most Awaited Smartphone of the Year iPhone 7 is Now Available at Ucom Service Centers
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  • 2016-11-07 14:04:35

  Ucom has officially launched the sales of iPhone 7, based on the agreement between “Ucom” LLC and “Apple Distribution International”.  The most awaited smartphone of the year is already available

VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before
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  • 2016-11-03 16:48:32

Till February 1, 2017 VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before.   To remind,

Ucom Follows Up the Technological Education Progress in “Armath” Engineering Laboratories of Gegharqunik
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  • 2016-11-02 17:12:22

Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratories of Tsovaghyugh secondary school after Muratsan and Sevan high school after Khachatur Abovyan hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of

VivaCell-MTS has started the sales of iPhone 7
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  • 2016-11-02 15:24:29

VivaCell-MTS starts the sales of the iPhone 7 smartphone, which is now available exceptionally at Argishti 4/1 service center. The price of the smartphone is AMD 439 900.   The phone

The 5500 and 7500 minutes of airtime for calls within the network and to MTS Russia
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  • 2016-11-01 14:18:49

Special offer for users of “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options. Activating “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options till February 1, 2017, one can use the 5500 and 7500 minutes of