Ucom is a telecommunications company that was established in 2009 in Armenia. The company was the first in the country to introduce the "fibre-optics to the home" solution, providing high-quality television (IPTV), high-speed internet connection and digital telephone services. Ucom operates its internet services through its own fibre-optic channel that links Armenia with Georgia, enabling transit internet to the Middle East.
In 2013, Ucom was granted a licence to provide public mobile internet services. It expanded into the Armenian mobile market in 2015 after acquiring a 100% stake in Orange Armenia. This move led to the launch of the 4G+ network in Armenia, supplementing the company's combined services. Ucom is currently owned by FORA-BANK Joint-Stock Commercial Bank, part of Tashir Group, following a partnership agreement signed in April 2017. The agreement has facilitated the expansion of 4Play offers and the 4G+ network across Armenia, with plans for further expansion, particularly in Russia.
Alias
UCom LLC
Country
Armenia
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
UCom has operated 3G UMTS services on B1 (2100 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz) bands since November 2009, which has since been upgraded to DC-HSPA+ in January 2012.
3G Frequency Bands
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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4G Network
The company launched 4G LTE-A in September 2016 with 2C carrier aggregation across B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), and B20 (800 MHz) combinations, advertising peak data rates up to 250 Mbps.
4G Frequency Bands
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20
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10
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Active
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10
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Active
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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