Minister: Armenia entering a new stage of digital development

ArmInfo. Armenia is entering a new stage of digital development.  RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan  posted this on his Facebook page.

According to him, by the decision of the RA Public Services  Regulatory Commission (PSRC), Viva Armenia was granted 2300-2350 MHz  and 2350-2400 MHz radio frequency bands for a 10 year period to  further expand 5G mobile broadband technology. "The company has  transferred 2.5 billion drams to the state budget. Viva Armenia has  committed to providing mobile Internet coverage to  98% of highways  within 3 years, with at least 10%  using 5G technology," the Minister  noted.

 He also said that the company has committed to providing 20% of the  territory of Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor and Kapan, as well as the  Engineering City, Zvartnots, Gyumri, and Kapan airports with 5G  within three years. They also plan to provide all existing and new  border customs points with full 5G coverage. "In 5 years, the  above-mentioned cities should have 40% coverage of the 5G network,  and "Akademgorod" - by 100%. Additionally, within 7 years, the  company will provide 60% of all urban communities in Armenia with 5G  technology."