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Azerbaijani mobile operator continues to invest in 3G network development

ICT Materials 25 August 2014 09:42 (UTC +04:00)
Azerbaijani mobile operator Bakcell Ltd. will continue to invest in the development of the third generation network (3G), CEO of Bakcell Richard Shearer told Trend.
Azerbaijani mobile operator continues to invest in 3G network development

Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug.23

By Huseyn Veliyev - Trend:

Azerbaijani mobile operator Bakcell Ltd. will continue to invest in the development of the third generation network (3G), CEO of Bakcell Richard Shearer told Trend.

He said that the company's upcoming plans include expanding of the 3G network coverage in densely populated areas as well as in settlements with a small number of residents. In addition, expanding of the network along the main roads outside the cities is also the case, and much work was done in this direction.

"The development of 3G network is one of the most important goals for the company, which will further expand the mobile Internet services. Regarding the development of the LTE network, we have successfully tested this connection standard. Main deterrent of its development is still a small number of devices supporting the connection standard on the market. Moreover, the cost of smart phones has not yet overcome the barrier that would have contributed to the expansion of the user base," said Shearer.

Commenting on the issue of preparation of the Bakcell network infrastructure for the upcoming first European games to be held in Baku in 2015, the head of the company said that currently all necessary measures to ensure comfortable conditions for the use of mobile communication during the event were taken.

The first European games to be held in Baku from 12-28 June 2015 are an exciting and technically advanced sport show for the whole continent.

Competition at the Games will include 19 kinds of sport, 16 of which are Olympic ones. The competition will be attended by more than 6 000 athletes from all over Europe.

Nine kinds of sport provide qualified selections for the Summer Olympics in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. These kinds are archery, athletics, beach volleyball, cycling, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo and triathlon.

Baku was chosen to host the Games by the European Olympic Committee in December 2012.

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