MCIT/ATRA declines the news report of Etisalat Afghanistan for 4G services
Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), Ministry of Communication and IT held a press conference to address misleading news of Etisalat Afghanistan about its recent event in regard to 4G services in the country.
Official of ATRA denied granting any 4G license, test permission and consent of utilizing particular resources for 4G services to the company and took into account the action of the company as a misleading, deceptive and anti-competitive behavior in the market.
ATRA strongly instructs the company to amend the news report and avoid any similar conduct that could have an adverse effect on consumer’s behavior, competition norms and regulatory principles in the future.
The conference was attended by authorities of Ministry of Communication and IT, officials of Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) and representatives of mass media.
Replying to questions of journalists, ATRA officials emphasized the importance of accomplishing obligations by all 3G service providers in regard to coverage, consumer protection and quality services in the country.
