The government of Armenia purchased modern mobile network testing and measurement equipment last year—the TSMA6 system from the well-known German company Rohde & Schwarz. This was announced today, February 16, by Mkhitar Ayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry, while reviewing the results of 2025.

Independent Coverage and Quality Assessment

Thanks to the new equipment, the state can now independently assess the actual coverage and network quality in different regions, as well as the technologies used by operators. According to Ayrapetyan, these measurements are provided to the regulator, which oversees operators’ compliance with licensing conditions. This represents a fundamental change in the monitoring system: regulators can now rely on independent measurements and work directly with operators to address any deficiencies.

Drive Tests for 4G LTE Networks

Using the Rohde & Schwarz TSMA6 device and NESTOR software, Armenia conducted extensive drive tests of all mobile operators’ 4G LTE networks for the first time. Data is displayed on an interactive map, allowing real-time monitoring of problem areas and service quality across the country.

A full report of these measurements will be presented in April to the Public Services Regulatory Commission and shared publicly, but the minister shared preliminary results today.

Coverage Results Across Key Routes

Coverage along major routes—including Yerevan–Yeraskh, Noravan, Tatev, Kapan, Meghri, and sections of the state border—was classified into four categories: good, average, poor, and no coverage.

  • Ucom: 48% good, 19% average, 11% poor, 22% no coverage
  • Team Telecom Armenia: 47% good, 18% average, 12% poor, 23% no coverage
  • Viva Armenia: 55% good, 22% average, 10% poor, 13% no coverage

On the Yerevan–Sevan–Ijevan route:

  • Ucom: 73% good
  • Team Telecom Armenia: 54% good
  • Viva Armenia: 61% good

On the Yerevan–Armavir–state border route:

  • Ucom: 80% good
  • Team Telecom Armenia: 76% good
  • Viva Armenia: 75% good

On more challenging sections, such as the Noravan junction and the Goris–Tegh–Kornidzor–state border route:

  • Ucom: 29% good
  • Team Telecom Armenia: 47% good
  • Viva Armenia: 48% good

This initiative allows the government to directly monitor network performance and work with operators to improve service quality, marking a major step forward in Armenia’s telecommunications oversight.