Overview

Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) is Afghanistan’s largest wireless communications service provider and the first one in the land of the Afghans. It has been a game-changer in the telecommunications sector since its debut in 1998 by introducing leading-edge mobile and internet services. In its quest for technological advancements and the growth of the country, AWCC has invested over $750 million, created over 100,000 jobs, and employed more than 6,000 professionals, including a highly expert technical team with two decades of experience in the field.

History

AWCC applied for a telecommunications license from the Ministry of Communications, Information & Technology in 1998, and it is thus the first company to offer cellular services in Afghanistan. The company, which was officially launched in 2002, has contributed significantly to the development of mobile communications. With its 25 years of experience in this industry, AWCC is the leading mobile network operator, and it has a customer base that exceeds 5 million subscribers in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. This includes individual users, businesses, government entities, and international organizations.

Services

• World’s first 4G LTE that was brought to Afghanistan was the result of AWCC – This way AWCC was able to make the largest 4G network in the country, which coverage was even more than the combined coverage of all of the operators.
• Internet infrastructure that is mainly based on the fiber optic medium. AWCC was one of the pioneers that obtained a fiber optic license thus the company has invested a lot in building a nationwide fiber-optic network that is secure and reliable with high-speed internet services being the main core of it. As a result, the business became very profitable and its infrastructure supports the installation of critical systems and the rapid gathering of information from different areas.
• Designed to be a Mobile Financial Solution- The company is the Afghan Besim Mobile Money Company (ABMMC). AWCC ensures a smooth mobile banking service with operations like money transfers, salary disbursements, and utility payments through their mobile money division.
• Global Connections – AWCC has direct connections with 425 carrier networks in 125 countries, thus rendering international communication issues seamless.

Vision & Goal

AWCC has seen an Afghanistan that is connecting digitally which has made great progress in terms of telecommunication. The company has a strong commitment to expand and is the best in the telecom industry and thus is always eager to experiment with okies-the solutions and thus transform the lives of several million Afghans.

For more information, visit: www.afghan-wireless.com