Nakhchivan’s 3G network to be boosted by Azerbaijan govt
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.
Azerfon plans to launch its 3G services in Azerbaijan by year- end
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Azeri mobile operator Azerfon will launch its 3G services by the end of 2009.
According to the general director of the company, Guido Helbich, the tests of the W-CDMA/HSPA network will be completed within 2 weeks after which the service will be made commercially available in the autonomous republic of Nakhchivan, Baku and Absheron. There are plans to extend the service in other regions too.
USD20 million has been invested so far by the telco in its 3 G network. Azerfon was awarded a 3 G license by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies, for AZN11, 000 (USD13,600), early this month.
