98% Of Armenia's Schools To Be Connected To Internet By The End Of T

[Babajanian Karo]

98% OF ARMENIA'S SCHOOLS TO BE CONNECTED TO INTERNET BY THE END OF THE YEAR

ARMENPRESS
AUGUST 19, 2011
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, AUGUST 19, ARMENPRESS: During the last two years the number
of the computers has added by 65% in RA schools. Armenian Education
and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan said today at a meeting with
journalists that the computer equipment and internet connection degree
in our country is highly assessed.

According to Mr. Ashotyan, within the framework of "Computer for
Schools" program, implemented under the patronage of the Armenian
President, 2 500 additional computers have been delivered to more
needy schools. The minister noted that they will try to supply about
1 500 other computers to schools till the new academic year. Armen
Ashotyan said that the 98% of Armenia's schools will be connected to
internet by the end of the year.

The speed of internet connection in Yerevan schools is 2MB/s.

According to the Minister, it is quite a serious speed for consumption;
it enables to properly use the internet in any educational environment.