INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) has rolled out its telecommunication services in Noor Gul district of Kunar province, becoming
first company to launch telecom services in the district.Noor Gul had been deprived telecommunication services in addition to other basic
life facilities.Telecommunication services have been launched here for the first time
The population here is very large
Many people will benefit from the services
We are trying to connect this site, which is currently connected to satellite, to Microlink in the near future,& said Attaullah Sahil, head
of AWCC in the eastern zone.The officials of Kunar Directorate of Communications welcomed the AWCC&s move.Around 500 families live here
Its population is about 10,000 people
Telecommunication services and facilities are provided for them
We appreciate these AWCC services,& said Abdul Wali Marshall, Kunar&s director of communications.Jalal al-Din Shams, the spokesperson of
Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), stated: &Unfortunately, since the day that telecommunication services have started in
Afghanistan, there has not been enough attention to quality
The previous governments did not pay attention to it
Fortunately, a process has started now with which ATRA and the Ministry of Communications can bring about many changes in quality.Residents
of Noor Gul district, who previously faced many problems due to lack of access to telecommunication services, expressed their satisfaction
with the latest move by AWCC.There was no telecommunication service here,& said Rozi Khan, a resident of Noor Gul district
&This is the first time that AWCC services have been launched here and we are very happy
We also want 3G and 4G services for more convenience
During 20 years, the government paid no attention to this valley.Security officials assure of providing full security.There were many
problems here due to the lack of telecommunication services
For an ordinary call, people used to pay 300 or 400 afghanis
We assure all telecommunication companies that there is no problem in the area of security,& said Fazlur Rahman Zarqawi, the police
commander of Noor Gul district.With the improvement of security situation in the country after the Islamic Emirate&s takeover, AWCC has
launched telecom and internet services in many remote areas
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