MCIT Mission for Next three years

 MCIT Mission for next three years is:

  • To provide coverage for the remaining 20% of the population.
  • The further extend fiber optic cable (OFC)
  • The introduction of more faster Internet services
  • The provision of technical assistance to the Ministry of interior with the distribution of Electronic identity cards
  • The introduction of Electronic government (e-Government)
  • The conversion of Analogue TV systems into digital TV systems
  • The Installation of a satellite in the orbit

Coverage area

  • The current coverage area is 80%of the population and we have intended to increase the coverage to 95% of population through the TDF funds in the near future.

Optic Fiber Network (OFC)

  • The extension of Optical Fiber network to the southern provinces of Logar, Paktia, Khost, and Paktika is underway and it is anticipated to be completed in this financial year.
  • The work to extend the Fiber-Optic Network has started in the central provinces of Bamian, Daikondi and Ghor and may be completed in three years.
  • The work to extend the Fiber-Optic Network to the north eastern provinces of takhar, and Badekhshan has started and will be completed in three years.

3G services (3rd Generation)

  • The aim is to provide fast internet services to the Afghan people via 3G technology.
  • It is planned to issue further 3G licenses to cellular telephone operators
  • It is anticipated to increase the number of internet users from 8% to 50% in the next three years.

Electronic ID Cards

  • An agreement between MCIT and Ministry of Interior for implementation of the project has been approved by the council of ministers in a meeting.
  • MCIT has the responsibility create technical system for E-ID.
  • Ministry of Interior has the responsibility of the distribution of E-ID.
  • Project has been started and will be launched in six months time.

Electronic government

  • The aim of Electronic Government is to provide better services, create stable and transparent government, which is easily accessible to the population

The following steps have been taken to achieve the above objectives:

  • The establishment of ICT Town
  • Distance treatment
  • Distance education
  • Awareness programs for farmers, using information technology.

Digital televisions

  • MCIT has a plan to establish digital television network in the country in the near future.
  • The television programs will be broadcasted to all the provinces via digital network in next three years.
  • To provide telecommunication, television broadcasting and other commercial services via satellite.
  • The bidding process for satellite has been started and contract will be signed in the next six months.