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President Ghani, CEO Abdullah promise to resolve telecom issues
President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah assured telecom companies that their problems would be resolved on a priority basis. Addressing a meeting with representatives of telecommunication companies, President Ghani said the telecom sector was a priority and
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GSM, 3G services to be available across Afghanistan in 6 months
President Hamid Karzai inaugurated the much-awaited 3G mobile technology project and GSM (Global System for Mobiles) services in Kabul. The projects, being introduced in 10 provinces, would be extended across the nation over the next six months. Addressing the inaugural
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BSA crucial for Afghanistan’s telecom sector growth
Afghan Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Eng. Amirzai Sangin expressed concerns over the insecurity that has been hindering telecom sector growth. Addressing a press conference in Kabul, Sangin said instability in the country has prevented his Ministry from expanding its
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2013 a year of achievements for Afghanistan’s telecom sector
Afghanistan’s telecommunication sector witnessed significant achievements in 2013 with more than 90% of the population finding access to telecommunication services. According to Pajhwok Afghan News (PAN), as many as 240 news antennas were installed and activated in 173 districts that
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2013 a year of achievements for Afghanistan's telecom sector
Afghanistan’s telecommunication sector witnessed significant achievements in 2013 with more than 90% of the population finding access to telecommunication services. According to Pajhwok Afghan News (PAN), as many as 240 news antennas were installed and activated in 173 districts that
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A glance at the state of telecoms and internet in Afghanistan
By Javid Hamdard Overview Just eleven years ago Afghanistan had a barely functional post-war telecom infrastructure and literally no services. Afghans had to travel to the neighboring countries to make a phone call. Since its re-birth in its modern form
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The growth of the Afghan telecom sector in the past 12 years
About USD 2bn have been invested in the Afghan telecommunication sector since the establishment of the new Afghan government. “More than 150,000 people are employed in the sector,” said Deputy Telecommunication Minister Wahabuddin Sadat on the World Telecommunication and Information
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