Vivacell MTS Armenia is one of the popular mobile operators in Armenia. The company provides a wide range of tariff solutions and attractive conditions. At the same time, not only private but also corporate clients can use the services.
VivaCell is a subsidiary of MTS. The presented operator, which occupies one of the leading positions in the country, distributes its services not only in Russia, but also in the CIS countries. Many users note the following criteria as the main advantages:
- The company is constantly trying to improve the quality of cellular communications.
- The operator expands the coverage map.
- There is a wide range of tariffs for private or legal clients.
- Attractive conditions.
- Reasonable cost for using the services.
- Among the tariff solutions there are customizable options that allow you to select a specific size of minutes and Internet packages.
To become a client, contact your nearest communication store, select a plan and number, and then enter into an agreement with the operator. If you wish, you can easily change the tariff to another offer.
MTS operator in Armenia for individuals
Plan name | Gigabyte package | minutes | Minutes for intranet calls | Messages | Subscription fee (currency – Դ) | |
For prepaid subscribers | X | 10 | 800 | 10 000 | 500 | 5000 |
Y | 5 | 400 | 300 | 2800 | ||
Z | 3 | 200 | 200 | 1800 | ||
For postpaid | X | 10 | 800 | 500 | 5000 | |
Y | 5 | 400 | 300 | 2800 |
Subscribers can take advantage of unique offers. The operator offers parents to connect special children's plans for Smartwatches:
Name | Internet (GB) | Time for intranet calls | SMS | Cost (AMD) | Watch models issued with a tariff subscription period of 24 months |
STARTPHONE 2500 | 1 | 1500 | 1000 | 2500 | Aimoto Smart Watch GPS Disney – “Mickey”, “Minnie”, “Princess Rapunzel”. And also Aimoto Tracker GPS “Sport”. |
STARTPHONE 3000 | 3000 | Aimoto Sm. Watch GPS IP67 Disney “Iron man” or Pr. Ariel. |
VIVA solution line:
VIVA | Traffic (GB) | Minutes for intranet calls, including Russian MTS users | Minutes for calls with other subscribers in RA, Russia, USA and Canada | Number of SMS | Subscription payment (AMD) |
2500 | 4 | 2500 | 50 | 250 | 2500 |
3500 | 6 | 3500 | 100 | 3500 | |
5500 | 10 | 5500 | 200 | 5500 | |
7500 | 20 | 7500 | 350 | 350 | 7500 |
9500 | 38 | 9500 | 450 | 450 | 9500 |
1500 | 1 | 1500 | – | 150 | 1500 |
Tariffs "Ev":
Traffic | Calls within the network, including RF | Other conversations, including MTS Russia, USA and Canada | Messages | Subscription fee | |
EB 1 | 5 | 2500 | 100 | 1000 | 2500 |
EB 2 | 10 | 3500 | 150 | 3500 |
Plans from the “EB” line are available for connection only if you purchase a specific smartphone model. Check out the list of devices provided for the first solution:
To activate the second tariff option, you must purchase one of the following smartphones:
The operator also provides many additional services and options for connection. You can extend your Internet access by activating a gigabyte package, add minutes to existing packages, purchase unlimited access to an Internet resource, etc.
VivaCell MTS (MTS Armenia) Armenia
There are no SIM cards in this category.
VivaCell MTS is the market leader in the country with over 60% of subscribers in their network. In 2021, the company changed its name from VivaCell MTS to MTS Armenia.
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2G and 3G coverage is 99.8% and 98.8% of the population respectively; with 47% of Armenians served on 4G/LTE in 2021. It has the best coverage and speed: 2G/3G/4G/ coverage map at the highest prices.
SIM cards for calls and internet
Their prepaid SIM card is available for a minimal fee (100 Armenian Dram: You need to pay 1000 Armenian Dram and you will have 900 Armenian Dram in your account) in their stores: (service center map). The SIM card is provided free of charge when purchased with the package. They have three prepaid tariff lines called “Viva”, “YES” (ԵՍ), “Dialect” (Բարբառ).
The standard tariff for data transfer without a package is 5 (for YES), 15 (for Dialect) and 30 (for Viva) drams per MB in accordance with the tariff line.
At the Sadakhlo-Bagratashen border crossing (the main route between Tbilisi and Yerevan): a minute or two, after the Armenian immigration/customs checkpoint. On the right there is a VivaCell MTS office, open 24/7, where you can set up a SIM card/account in a few minutes. They are very accustomed to tourists who do not speak Armenian. You must have your passport with you, they will make a photocopy of it. You can exchange currency for Armenian drams at the nearest supermarket that has a currency exchange kiosk.
Combo packages
Viva is their new combo plan with network minutes, domestic minutes, SMS and data for 30 days:
Price | Volume | Minutes online | Internal minutes | Internal SMS | Activation |
1500 dram | 1 GB | 1500 min. | — | 150 | *161*1500# |
2500 dram | 2 GB | 2500 min. | 50 min. | 250 | *161*2500# |
3500 dram | 3 GB | 3500 min. | 100 min. | 250 | *161*3500# |
5500 dram | 5 GB | 5500 min. | 200 min. | 250 | *161*5500# |
7500 dram | 10 GB | 7500 min. | 350 min. | 350 | *161*7500# |
The fee for use above the established limit is 20 drams per MB. Packages are automatically updated. To stop them, you need to dial *161*0#, to check your balance *160# and to renew ahead of schedule *161*4#.
Data packages
BIT packages allow you to use the Internet for 1 or 30 days and can be ordered on YES and Dialect. To switch from Viva to Dialect, you need to dial *131*707#, to YES the combination is *131*555#, the cost of the switch is 500 AMD.
- for 1 day: BIT1: 200 MB, 100 AMD, activation: *777*1#
- for 1 day: SuperBIT 1: 500 MB, 150 AMD, activation: *778*1#
- for 30 days: BIT30: 3 GB, 2500 AMD, activation: 777*30#
The service status can be checked by dialing *777# or *778#.
Data-only SIM cards
Their data SIMs are called MTS Connect Daily and also have SMS support. Available for 1000 AMD in their stores. The starter package includes a balance of 1000 AMD, 195 days of validity period and another 180 days of replenishment period.
MTS Connect Daily has unlimited data for one calendar day for 250 AMD, maximum data transfer speed up to 640/256 Kbps. Daily fees are charged based on the number of calendar days. This means that payment occurs for the current day, after connecting to the Internet during the day. From now until the end of the day (23:59) there is unlimited internet access. If you stay online after midnight, you will have to pay for the next day at 00:01.
More information
- APN: inet.vivacell.am
- Website in English: https://www.mts.am/ru/individual-customers
to corporative clients
There are also many connection packages available for corporate clients:
Online (GB) | On-net calls (number of minutes) | Other conversations (min) | Messages | Monthly fee (AMD) | |
Corporate 9000 | 38 | 9000 | 550 | 9000 | |
7000 | 20 | 7000 | 450 | 7000 | |
5000 | 10 | 5000 | 300 | 5000 | |
3000 | 6 | 3000 | 200 | 3000 | |
2300 | 4 | 2500 | 150 | 2300 | |
X | 10 | 10 000 | 800 | 500 | 4500 |
Y | 5 | 400 | 300 | 2500 |
When you connect one of the last two options, you get unlimited access to Viber, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Zangi and Telegram.
Registration and login to your personal account
Registration in your VivaCell MTS Armenia personal account will not cause any difficulties. The procedure is necessary for every client of the represented operator. Thanks to the functionality of the personal account service, users will be able to:
- Control balance and expenses.
- Manage active options and disable them if necessary.
- Switch to other tariffs if desired.
- Quickly contact technical support and promptly learn the latest news from the operator.
- Send messages.
- Participate in various promotions and loyalty programs.
If you decide to become a VivaCell client, then to register a profile in the service, do the following:
- Send an SMS to 111.
- Go to the main login page – cabinet.mts.am.
- Select the desired operator code and enter the phone number.
- Next, enter the password that came in the SMS.
- Click the login button.
You can use the functionality of your personal account not only from a browser, but also from a mobile application, which is logged in using the same data.
Registration in "MTS Bonus"
It is possible to activate the MTS Bonus service using different methods - using a phone number, an MTS Bank card, or a personal account in the subscriber’s personal service profile. When the option is enabled, the client automatically joins the company’s loyalty program and has the opportunity to receive cashback from the mobile provider’s partners. You can log in to your account from the official addresses of the MTS company website. There are three ways to connect to this service.
- Questionnaire on the MTS Bonus website.
- USSD command.
- SMS message.
- MTS card from partner banks.
- Voice menu.
- Operator's office.
We will describe in detail each method of activating the service separately, highlighting their positive aspects.
Filling out the form
To join the loyalty program through the promotion website, you will need to complete the following operations.
- Go to the MTS Bonus portal.
- On the main page, find a link to join the service called “ Login to My MTS Bonus ” .
- A participant profile will appear.
- Fill out all the required fields of the form, read and accept the terms of participation.
- Click the “Participate” button.
- For joining you are awarded 50 points, for indicating your e-mail address in the form - another 10 bonuses.
- A message about the results of reviewing the questionnaire will be sent to the user’s email address within 2 days. You must follow the link from the letter and click on the “Participation” button. After some time, the application will be reviewed, which will be indicated by an incoming SMS message.
Note. You can apply for participation in the promotion in the remote account of the number owner on the MTS website
USSD request
111*455*1# in phone dialing mode and select the “Call” button. When the request is processed, a notification about successful registration will be sent to your mobile phone. This usually takes a little time.
SMS message
When using the SMS service, a free letter with any text is sent to number 4555. After a certain time has passed (usually a few seconds), the client will receive a response letter about placing the application in the queue. You will receive another, separate notification about joining the program.
Partner banks
Also, the provider automatically connects the client to the promotion provided that they issue an MTS Money payment card, or a card from one of the partner banks, the list of which was given above.
Support
All you need to do is call an employee of the company’s call center at 0890 and inform them of your desire to join the bonus program. The consultant will process the application within a few minutes.
MTS salon
The most reliable way to register for the promotion is to visit the company's sales office with an identification document. An employee of the communication salon will accept the application, which will be reviewed as soon as possible. The subscriber will also be notified of the result in a separate notification.
VivaCell Bonus program
If you are a prepaid client of MTS in Armenia, you can take advantage of a special bonus program. As part of the conditions, each participant receives points, which can then be exchanged for minutes or messages. To participate in the program, just use one of the following options:
- Through Vivacell MTS Armenia personal account on the website or in the application.
- Send USSD command *505#.
- Send a BONUS message to 5050.
Registration in the bonus service involves a one-time fee of 10 drams. You can accumulate points using mobile services. Every 100 AMD spent from your balance adds 1 point to your bonus account, which can be checked using the following methods:
- Through your personal account.
- By texting STAT to 5050.
- Via USSD command *505*100#.
What exactly should I spend my accumulated points on? The operator’s page presents a wide range of services purchased with bonuses.
VivaCell application
The article repeatedly mentioned a special program from VivaCell. It's time to tell you more about it.
Many companies create applications for smartphones. They make the entire account management process easier. The programs are analogous to a personal account and have similar functions.
The company has a special application My VivaCell-MTS. It received a number of useful functions:
- Allows you to find out the current balance.
- Change tariff.
- Manage services.
- Control package balances.
- Contact support for assistance.
- Quickly find the nearest operator's salon.
- Exchange bonus points and receive gifts for them.
To start using the application, you need to go to the official store on the platform. Find this program in it and download it to your smartphone. Log in to the application and you will be granted access to your account.
The program does not require serious smartphone resources. It works stably on various phones. You will be able to use the application comfortably, and the simple interface will make it easier to learn.