ROSHAN - Afghanistan

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ROSHAN (Afghanistan) uses 1 GSM band and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with ROSHAN (Afghanistan). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.roshan.af/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Roshan is a telecommunications development company based in Afghanistan, providing services to over 6 million subscribers and covering at least one city in every province of the country. Here are some key points about Roshan:

History

  • Cooperation with Wikimedia Foundation: Roshan had a cooperation with the Wikimedia Foundation to provide free access to Wikipedia and its sister projects, which was part of the Wikipedia Zero project. This agreement expired in December 2018 without renewal.

Shareholders

  • Ownership Structure: Roshan was originally owned by a consortium of companies, including the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (51%), Monaco Telecom International (35%), MCT Corporation (9%), and Alcatel (5%). By July 2020, TeliaSonera and Monaco Telecom had sold their stakes to the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, making it the sole owner.

Services

  • Mobile Network Experience: Roshan provides mobile network services that are competitive with other major operators in Afghanistan. According to Opensignal, Roshan ties with MTN for third place in Upload Speed Experience and shares third place with AWCC in Download Speed Experience. AWCC leads in both Consistency Awards, and Roshan is close behind in Voice App Experience.

  • International Roaming: Roshan offers international roaming services in over 150 countries, allowing users to stay connected with loved ones while traveling abroad. The company has partnerships with numerous operators worldwide, providing data, voice, and SMS services.

  • Financial Inclusion: Roshan also offers mobile money services through M-Paisa, which aims to bring financial inclusion and transparency to Afghanistan.

Coverage

  • Geographical Reach: Roshan covers 60% of the population, serving over 230 cities and towns across 34 provinces in Afghanistan.

Loyalty Program

  • Roshan Loyalty Rewards: The company offers a loyalty program that rewards customers based on their average spending, providing various benefits and discounts.

Overall, Roshan is a significant player in Afghanistan's telecommunications sector, providing a wide range of services and contributing to the country's digital infrastructure.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

ROSHAN Afghanistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment was part of the initial expansion of mobile phone services in Afghanistan, which began in 2002. By 2009, the industry had five million users with four providers investing over $1 billion in building the network.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

ROSHAN Afghanistan uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified.

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