www.WirelessFederation.com/news: 21,000 mobile subscribers will be provided with 3G network coverage by May due to deployment of third-generation base stations in the autonomous republic of Nakhchivan. The revelation came from Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies (MCIT).

Broadband internet, mobile TV and video calling services will be promoted with the expansion of 3G infrastructure to towns and villages in the area.

The only 3G license in Azerbaijan was issued to Azerfon by MCIT to provide 3G services. Azerfon launched its 3G network in Baku, Sumgait, Ganja, Shirvan, Nakhchivan, Mingachevir, Tovuz and Shamkir, as well as in the Absheron Peninsula, shortly after receiving its concession in December 2009.