Armenia's imID Gains Mobile ID, Expanding Digital Identity Offerings

Published Date : 7/30/2025 

Armenia's digital identity company imID has acquired Mobile ID, a digital ID service developed by Viva in collaboration with the government. This move aims to enhance digitalization efforts and create a centralized, secure, and accessible platform for identity verification across the country. 

Armenia’s digital identity company imID has announced the acquisition of Mobile ID, a digital ID service created by telecommunication operator Viva in cooperation with the government. The deal was officially sealed on Monday, with Armen Avetisia, general director at Viva, calling it an “important step” towards the digitalization of Armenia.

Viva is transferring its technological expertise and extensive experience to imID, believing that under this new structure, Mobile ID will expand more broadly and gain nationwide significance, according to Avetisia.

Founded in 2024 by a group of 10 Armenian banks and three telecommunication companies, imID is a trust service provider that offers Qualified Electronic Signatures and identity verification for both public and private organizations. Mobile ID, on the other hand, was created to allow users to log into the YesEm (meaning ‘It’s me’) national electronic ID service and digital services portal, created under the Information Systems Agency of Armenia in 2023.

Aside from mobile IDs with SIM cards from mobile network operators Viva and Ucom, the service also allows users to log in with their electronic ID cards. Last year, the agency announced that YesEM ID solutions will be eIDAS certified, further enhancing the security and reliability of the system.

The acquisition of Mobile ID is set to create a centralized platform that is mobile operator-agnostic and managed by imID. The platform is expecting a modernization, including strengthening security, improving accessibility, and delivering a seamless experience to users across the country, according to Armenian news agency News.am.

“We are preparing a comprehensive package of services that will bring not only technological modernization but also significant progress toward building a digital society,” says imID CEO Karen Mkoyan.

This acquisition underscores Armenia’s commitment to advancing its digital infrastructure and enhancing the security and convenience of digital identity solutions for its citizens and businesses. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is imID?

A: imID is a digital identity company founded in 2024 by a group of 10 Armenian banks and three telecommunication companies. It provides Qualified Electronic Signatures and identity verification services for public and private organizations.

Q: What is Mobile ID?

A: Mobile ID is a digital ID service created by Viva in collaboration with the Armenian government. It allows users to log into the YesEm national electronic ID service and digital services portal using mobile IDs with SIM cards or electronic ID cards.

Q: Why is the acquisition of Mobile ID significant?

A: The acquisition of Mobile ID by imID is significant because it aims to create a centralized, secure, and accessible platform for identity verification, enhancing digitalization efforts in Armenia.

Q: What are the expected improvements to the Mobile ID platform?

A: The expected improvements include strengthening security, improving accessibility, and delivering a seamless user experience, as well as bringing technological modernization to the platform.

Q: Who is the CEO of imID?

A: The CEO of imID is Karen Mkoyan, who has emphasized the company's commitment to advancing digital society and modernizing identity verification services. 

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