Viva is preparing deployment of satellite connectivity. Armen Avetisian

Providing stable international Internet connectivity can be a challenge for landlocked countries. 

As networks increasingly rely on software functions and content delivery networks, data centers have become critically important for the smooth operation of the Internet. These and other topics were discussed at ArmIGF2025, the 10th Armenian Internet Governance Forum, held in Yerevan on November 6.

At ArmIGF 2025, the Armenian internet community and specialists interested in Internet discussed issues such as digital governance, infrastructure development, content regulation, security and the balance of user rights.

“Viva’s network-building strategy is based on the principles of redundancy, technological diversity, and continuous innovation. We have deployed a highly diversified fiber-optic backbone that connects our European Points of Presence (PoPs) through completely independent terrestrial and undersea routes, thus creating a resilient global ring. Our hybrid architecture, which integrates terrestrial networks, a cloud platform, and NFV-based (Network Function Virtualization) solutions, is being prepared for the next stage — the deployment of satellite connectivity to ensure the highest level of availability for critical infrastructure. Our ultimate goal is to guarantee digital sovereignty and uninterrupted connectivity for Armenia under any circumstances,” said Armen Avetisian, Viva’s General Director.

The forum was organized by the “Internet Governance Council of the RA” interdepartmental group in cooperation with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, “Internet Society” and “Internet Society Armenia Chapter” NGOs, with the support of ICANN, RIPE NCC, IGFSA and other international partners.