tajikistan
Mobile operators of Tajikistan
1. National telecommunication operator JSC "Tajiktelekom."
2. "Babilon - Mobile" is the largest mobile operator in
Tajikistan. It provides a full range of modern services to the
subscriber in a standard GSM 900/1800, 3G-UMTS / 3,5 G-HSDPA.
The commercial launch of the network was made in January 1,
2003.
3. "Beeline" - LLC "Takom" is a Tajik mobil operator. The group
of "Vimpel Com" includes mobile operators, who provide services
in Russia, Kazakhstan, and recently acquired cellular operators
in Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Georgia.
4. "Megaphone Tojikiston" is a joint Russian-Tajik company
established with the active assistance of the Government and the
Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Company shareholders are the national operator "Tajiktelekom"
and the first Russian mobile operator "MegaFon".
5. «Tcell» - CJSC "Indigo Tajikistan" is a promising, advanced,
prestigious and popular company, that provides mobile
communications to customers. Company «Tcell» in Tajikistan is
represented by two legally enshrined companies: "Indigo
Tajikistan", working in Dushanbe region, Khatlon region,
Badakhshan, and JV CJSC "Somoncom" that works in Sughd.
When arriving in Tajikistan before buying
SIM - card check with dealers about tariff plans, coverage area
and additional opportunities.
Internet in Tajikistan
Internet Providers
Internet access has been steadily rolling
out across Tajikistan since 1999, when the first Internet
Service Provider opened in Dushanbe. Today there are four
companies providing access to the Internet:
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Babilon-T
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Eastera
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Intercom
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Telecomm Technology
Internet Cafes
Most visitors will probably access the
Internet by walking into one of the many Internet cafes in one
of the above cities. Some Internet cafes will allow you to plug
your own computer in instead of using one of the public
computers.
Dial-up Internet Access
If you are bringing your own computer with
you to Tajikistan, you may wish to connect to the Internet over
a phone line.
First things first. Tajikistan's phone
plugs are the Russian
type, although RJ-11
type connectors
are becoming increasingly common. Make sure you have the right
adaptors with you. Please also read the note on telephone
exchanges. The World
Wide Phone Guide is
a useful resource for getting your modem hooked up.
The simplest way to get online is to buy
an Internet Access Card from one of the ISPs above. These give
access telephone numbers and a username/password that you can
use to connect.
Some ISPs sell
access cards for a particular length of connect time (e.g. five
hours), and calls are charged at a flat rate per minute. Others
sell cards with a fixed amount of calling credit (e.g. USD
$10), and call costs vary according to the time of day. The
best solution for you will depend on how much you plan to
connect to the Internet and at what times of day. Contact the
ISPs for further details:
Telecomm Technology Internet Card
Internet Accounts
For longer-term
stays, it may be more economical to open an account with an ISP.
In addition to dial-up accounts, there are also a range of
higher-bandwidth options, including leased lines, microwave
connections and DSL.
