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VivaCell-MTS and the FPWC took part in the testing-presentation of the remote monitoring modern equipment for biodiversity survey in the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge in Urtsadzor community
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-31 16:36:45

VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) took part in the testing-presentation of the remote monitoring modern equipment for biodiversity survey in the

Acceleration Program of Microsoft Innovation Center offers unique opportunities to Armenian startups.
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-30 16:30:54

Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia has started the application process for Acceleration program, targeting startups with innovative solutions. Based on the success stories of previous program rounds, Microsoft Innovation Center

VivaCell-MTS and “BirthLink” NGO bring the neonatal healthcare in Armenia to a new level
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-22 18:17:57

Recent international studies on neonatal healthcare bear evidence that the availability of state-of-the-art equipment and access to professional treatment are essential in saving the lives of premature, low birth-weight

VivaCell-MTS informs on steps to protect its subscribers from mobile fraud
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-07 15:45:19

VivaCell-MTS continuously takes comprehensive measures to protect its subscribers from known and possible cyber-attacks. For example, VivaCell-MTS filters spam and temporarily blocks incoming and/or outgoing calls in international directions

1st of July marks 10 Years of VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-01 15:41:42

1st of July marks 10 Years of VivaCell-MTS, a Company that has set a standard on what the mission of business and its relationship with the society should be.

Partial network coverage instability on Monday, June 29 evening was fixed by 22:45
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-06-30 12:21:19

VivaCell-MTS announces that yesterday at 21:36 a part of its subscribers in Yerevan, Aragatsotn, Armavir and Kotayk regions started experiencing intermittent disruption of mobile services because of а technical

Bringing the Internet to Remote Villages of Artsakh
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-06-17 16:51:18

Stepanakert, June 17, 2015. Karabakh Telecom is pleased to announce that it is expanding its internet coverage in the remote villages of the Republic of Arstakh. Effective today, high

“Jan-jan Monthly” - unlimited calls all month long for fixed AMD 1000
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-06-12 15:52:06

Now VivaCell-MTS “Dialect” tariff plan subscribers have an opportunity to activate the “Jan-jan Monthly” service and all month long make unlimited calls within the tariff plan for a fixed

Now, VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Armavir and Tavush regions also can reach the Emergency Situations Service local offices dialing 911/112
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-06-10 17:44:37

  Now, VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Armavir and Tavush regions also can reach the Emergency Situations Service local offices dialing 911/112.   Now, VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Armavir and Tavush regions also can reach

Cloud Hackathon [YAN] 2015 and Seedstars Yerevan united developers and startups
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-29 17:08:32

PRESS RELEASE  28.05.2015  .   On May 28 Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia (MIC Armenia) in collaboration with Microsoft RA and Seedstars World organized an interesting contest day, targeting IT specialists and startups,

IT contests, designed for IT professionals and startups
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-18 16:31:05

  Cloud-based Hackathon [YAN] 2015 and Seedstars Yerevan will take place in Vahakni residential community on May 28, 2015 Microsoft Innovation Center-Armenia, in collaboration with Microsoft RA and Seedstars World, is

VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Lori, Ararat, Shirak, Gegharquninq and Syuniq now reach the Emergency Situations Service local offices dialing 911/112
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-14 18:35:38

VivaCell-MTS has made a major breakthrough in enhancing the accessibility of 911 services through mobile communication service for the population. Now, when dialing 911 or 112 free numbers over

U.S. Embassy sponsors "I Know: Army and Law”Education Game on the “Dasaran.am” platform
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-13 17:43:03

The U.S. Embassy announces the release of the "I Know: Army and Law” online game developed in partnership with Dasaran.am.  Funded by the U.S. Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants

The Seminar “Engineering Education: From School to Production” Took Place at Ayb School
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-13 17:40:42

With the aim of using practical methods in education, a scientific and practical seminar entitled “Engineering Education: From School to Production” took place at Ayb School on May 13.   The

VivaCell-MTS suspends the provision of free Wi-Fi in Yerevan subway until the issue of unauthorized third-party intervention into its infrastructure is resolved
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-12 15:27:45

VivaCell-MTS has suspended the provision of free Wi-Fi in Yerevan subway until the issue of unauthorized utilization of its wi-fi infrastructure by a third-party is resolved.    VivaCell-MTS has been providing

VivaCell-MTS announces the outage that occurred on Saturday evening is fixed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-05-04 17:07:47

  VivaCell-MTS informs that the outage that occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2015 evening was fixed by 02:00 AM on Sunday, May 3. Part of VivaCell-MTS’ subscribers experienced intermittent disruptions connected

New hosting tariff plan and greater opportunities for current subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-04-28 11:13:21

VivaCell-MTS introduces “WEBHOST light” – a new and affordable hosting tariff plan, which offers 300 MB disc space, 25 e-mails, 2 sub-domains and more opportunities for only AMD 2000

The Akian Gallery of the American University of Armenia hosted a press conference dedicated to the Global Award of the President of RA for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through IT
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-04-18 14:54:36

The Akian Gallery of the American University of Armenia hosted a press conference dedicated to the Global Award of the President of RA for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through

The NKR Permanent Representative to the USA Delivered a Speech at the Columbia University
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-03-10 16:18:30

On March 4, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisian participated in the event entitled “The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh: Challenges and Achievements in

Airtime, Internet and more for AMD 3500 per month and a smartphone starting from AMD 1
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-03-06 17:10:21

Now, by subscribing to the “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 12, 18 or 24 months for just AMD 3500 monthly fee subscribers get: • 2000 minutes of on-net airtime per month •

“Super couple”: AMD 200/day also for “Dialect” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-03-06 16:06:29

Now VivaCell-MTS’ “Alo We” and “YES” tariff plan subscribers have an opportunity to use the “Super couple” service at more affordable terms, paying AMD 200 for 1 day of

High-quality neonatal care equipment provided to the maternity department of Talin hospital
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-03-06 16:02:36

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian has visited the maternity department in Talin hospital. Owing to the joint project by VivaCell-MTS and “BirthLink” NGO, the maternity department of the hospital has

AMD 90 per minute in roaming
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-03-04 18:22:54

From March 4th till  April 16th, 2015 while roaming in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, South Korea, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Jordan, Japan, Macau, Sri Lanka,

Unlimited Internet free for a whole month
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-03-04 15:40:43

From March 4 till April 7, 2015, by subscribing to one of VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect”, “MTS Connect LTE”, “MTS Tablet”, “Home-Zone Turbo” or “Office-Zone” Internet tariff plans for 12,

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System implemented by VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-02-26 17:48:03

VivaCell-MTS has implemented ISO/IEC 27001:2013 international standard of Information Security Management System. The Company  preserves the availability, confidentiality and integrity of all its physical and electronic information assets in

Ayb School and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of their cooperation
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-02-25 16:28:50

  The Ayb School robotics team continues to present our country on the international platform with distinction. VivaCell-MTS has a contribution in these achievements through cooperation.   The football playing robots created

Bako Sahakyan received famous Israeli scientist, associate professor of the Open University of Israel Yair Auron
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-02-21 13:22:26

On 21 February Artsakh Reoublic President Bako Sahakyan received famous Israeli scientist, associate professor of the Open University of Israel Yair Auron. A range of issues relating the history of

VivaCell-MTS promotes safe Internet
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-02-06 17:22:15

Internet is a modern tool of connecting with the world that can help you at any moment by providing the information you are looking for. Everybody speaks about the

VivaCell-MTS and the Center of Management Technologies of Yerevan provided Internet in the branches of the City Central library after Avetik Isahakyan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-02-05 18:04:28

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS provided a number of libraries in Yerevan with modern information infrastructures. Wi-Fi corners were created in all branches of City Central Library after Avetik

“Super Couple”- a super-offer for loving couples
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-02-02 16:56:16

Օn the occasion of St Sargis Day, from January 31 till February 14, 2015 the subscribers to VivaCell-MTS’ “YES”, “Alo We”, and “Dialect” tariff plans have an opportunity to

New USB modem specially for using "Skype"
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-01-22 13:23:42

Now, in case of subscribing to one of VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect Student”, “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited+” postpaid Internet tariff plans for 12 months, the subscriber can

Ralph Yirikian and Director of BirthLink Kathy Mellor visited the maternity department in the central hospital in Echmiadzin
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-01-19 17:16:03

Today VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Director of BirthLink Kathy Mellor visited the maternity department in the central hospital in Echmiadzin. This hospital has received equipment for immediate

Winter Wiki Camp in Aghveran
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-01-13 16:44:58

The participants of Winter Wiki Camp boosted the Armenian Wikipedia from the 42nd to the 41st place in global ranking On 7-11 January, Wikimedia Armenia Scientific-Educational NGO organized a Winter

Press Release
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-27 15:32:03

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS will mark the completion and present the outcomes of a project implemented in Tsovagyugh

Youth of Dsegh Community Provided with New Educational Opportunities Thanks to VivaCell-MTS and COAF
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-26 17:43:51

VivaCell-MTS and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)’s continuous collaboration resulted in the opening of the sixth Creativity Lab. Equipped with a smart board, modern computers, as well as

4G for the price of the 3G - starting from just ADM 5500 per month
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-22 11:11:02

Now in case of a 12 month subscription to one of the VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect Student”, “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited+” postpaid tariff plans, the “MTS Connect

4G/LTE is made available in Armavir and Vagharshapat
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-18 17:08:05

VivaCell-MTS has launched 4G/LTE networks in Armavir and Vagharshapat towns of Armenia. From now on the benefits of 4G services are available to the whole population of these two

Innovative and Creative Learning Centers Provided to Lori Children
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-18 12:40:43

Creativity Lab opened in the Village of Tumanyan as a result of VivaCell-MTS and COAF Collaboration   VivaCell-MTS and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) helped realize a long-expected dream of

Armenia hosted the international The Hour of Code event for the first time
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-16 13:51:28

  At the initiative of Ayb School, on December 14, international The Hour of Code event was held at the school. This event was organized for the first time in

VivaCell-MTS implemented the final awarding of the “365” draw
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-09 18:35:02

The final stage of the “365” draw among VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status, was held.

36new2G/3G base stations will golive by the end of 2014
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-03 17:14:29

Throughout 2014also VivaCell-MTS continued the coverageexpansion and network strengthening works across Armenia, with the aimofadding new capacities to its powerful network in order to match the need for more

“Super 0” now also available for “YES” and “Dialect” tariff plans subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-03 12:10:32

Now VivaCell-MTS’ “Super 0” service is also available to “YES” or “Dialect” tariff plan subscribers, giving opportunity to  make unlimited* on-net calls and send SMS within VivaCell-MTS network for

New Year discounts for “Alcatel”, “Huawei”, “MTS”, “Prestigio” and “Lenovo” smartphones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-02 18:44:11

Till January 15, 2015 a series of models of “Alcatel”, “Huawei”, “MTS”, “Prestigio” or “Lenovo” smartphones will be available at VivaCell-MTS service centers with holiday discounts. When buying the offered

VivaCell-MTS implemented the November draw “365”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-26 16:09:42

  VivaCell-MTS continues the draw for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status. To remind, the “365” draw

The final stage of the “Line Following and Object Collecting Robots” competition was held
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-25 17:24:42

The final stage of the “Line Following and Object Collecting Robots’’ competition took place in the “Yerevan Expo” center. Eleven teams participating in the contest had successfully completed the

Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian receives Mark Day, General Manager, Government Industry Worldwide Public Sector Microsoft Corporation
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-10 18:15:04

On November 10 the RA Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Mark Day, General Manager, Government Industry Worldwide Public Sector Microsoft Corporation. The meeting was also attended by the

Mario Mazzola met with the students and specialists representing the IT sphere
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-10 14:31:00

Today the Chief Development Officer at Cisco Systems, Inc. Mario Mazzola visited VivaCell-MTS headquarters to give a lecture on “Innovations in Data Center Networking” for the representatives of the

Press Release
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-07 12:48:37

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), together with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, will be implementing a new initiative within the framework of the joint

“Super couple” - unlimited Internet and on-net calls for a whole day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-05 16:28:26

VivaCell-MTS presents “Super couple”- a new service designed especially for “Alo We” and “YES” prepaid tariff plan subscribers, providing unlimited on-net calls and Internet, including а daily 100 MB

ICT Sector Development Agenda Discussed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-05 14:09:23

  Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held on the development of information communication technology sector. The Prime Minister said that the ICT sector has great development potential