KABUL – Etisalat Afghanistan, The fastest growing telecommunication company in the country and part of Etisalat group, on Sunday announced the launch of 3G services in Afghanistan.
Etisalat is the first mobile operator to launch 3G services in country. Chairman Afghanistan telecommunication regulatory authority, Mr. Abdulul wakil shergul and CEO Etisalat Afghanistan, MR. Ahmaed Alhosani signed the agreement during an impressive ceremony held at ministry of communication # information technology office in Kabul. The ceremony was also attended by minister of communication and information technology Mr. Amir Zai Sangin, Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Minister of Finance, high level government officials and members of media fraternity.

Ahmed Alhosani CEO Etisalat Afghanistan while commenting on the launch of 3G services said, "Today is an auspicious moment in the history of telecommunication in Afghanistan –one that calls for a celebration of a public-private partnership for connecting people and improving lives. We are proud to launch 3G services in Afghanistan as this shall certainly spur a new era of advanced development in Afghanistan while positively impacting every aspect of people lives.

Mr. Alhosani further sated, "Etisalat Afghanistan and rest of the Etisalat family are committed to Afghanistan and its people. Etisalats Progress here is a part of United Arab Emirates promise of long-term partnership to work together with Afghans for transformation of the society into a modern and peaceful country. This is our credo and we strongly adhere to it through practice and contributions in human capital development, sports, education as well as providing wide range of top of the line telecom services and technologies.

Today's 3G launch by Etisalat marks an evolution in mobile communication and significant progress only made possible through a strong public-private partnership. We would like to congratulate H.E Chairman ATRA Mr. Abdul Wakil Shergul IT.

Government of Afghanistan for their vision which has led to achieving this important milestone as well for their continues support provide to Etisalat to partner in the development of Afghanistan.
Chairman Afghanistan telecommunication Authority Mr. Abdul Wakil shergul, Minister of Communications & IT Mr. Amir Sangin and Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Minister of Finance while speaking at the ceremony congratulated Etisalat management for becoming the first operator to launch 3G services in Afghanistan.

Yasser Aboul Amayem, Chief Commercial Officer, Etisalat Afghanistan Commented, " Our focus is out customers and we strive to exceed their expectations and cellular experience by introducing innovative packages designed to meet their specific needs with ever growing network and competitive our existing 2G network to provide unmatched quality to our ever increasing customer." (PR)