VivaCell-MTS suspends provision of free Wi-Fi in Yerevan subway until issue of unauthorized third-party intervention into its infrastructure is resolved

 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, the press office of the company has told ArmInfo.  

VivaCell-MTS has been providing free Wi-Fi since August 2012, in order to provide the passengers of Yerevan subway with means of communication and leisure while waiting for the train. Wi-Fi access has been provided on unconditional basis, for the whole period of staying in Yerevan subway, with no requirement to watch any content prior to connection or staying online. 

However, recently, a third-party organization, without prior notice, contact or agreement with VivaCell-MTS, has made an intervention into the infrastructure by offering persons willing to access free Wi-Fi to watch ad spots as a precondition necessary for staying connected to Wi-Fi and was promoting the sales of advertising spots prior to accessing our free Wi-Fi. 

VivaCell-MTS considers the above-mentioned as an unlawful intervention into its infrastructure and unauthorized utilization of its resources with the aim to generate revenues. 
Therefore, the Company is determined to suspend the provision of free Wi-Fi, until the unlawful intervention into its infrastructure is stopped. 

VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia's leading telecommunications 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. The company follows the guidance provided by ISO 26000 (International Standard of Social Responsibility) and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management System). 

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).