ATRA Regulating the Market Shaping the Future of the Telecom and Digital Industries in the Country

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Vibrant markets require a strong legal framework and models, for which the regulator plays a vital role. We envision to digitally transform Afghanistan by 2030. A transformation that is private sector-driven; and where diverse stakeholders including the government, civil society and the industry can work together with the spirit of partnerships and collaboration. We will achieve this through a comprehensive strategy for the future that creates a conducive environment to shape digital industries, create jobs, advance infrastructure development; a strategy that expands locally relevant technologies and services across the country. Afghanistan in 2030 will be different, brighter, and our people will be digitally equipped.

About ATRA

Creating an enabling environment for the investors and safeguarding the rights of consumers, ATRA is a state agency regulating the telecom market. We help with expansion services across the country to millions of Afghans, create and enforce regulations, develop standards, provide universal access to the services, and oversee and foster competition in the telecom market– all in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner, by creating a level playing field.

Thematic Priorities
  • Connectivity and access
  • Digital infrastructure
  • Digital inclusion
  • Digital innovation
  • Online safety
  • Cyber security
  • Skills and education
  • Policy and regulation
Core Functions
  • Issuing service licenses and permits
  • Conducting Monitoring and Control of the service providers
  • Managing spectrum in an effective and efficient way
  • Protecting the consumer rights
  • Developing ICT infrastructure and services
  • Conducting type approval

Mobile Active Subscribers

Achievement of a fully Competitive telecom marketplace throughout Afghanistan that ensures wide availability of ICT services at reasonable prices.

IndicatorsAftel
Subscribers_2G (Data)    108,864
Subscribers_2G Only Voice 1,687,601
Subscribers_3G (Data)    402,590
Subscribers_4G (Data)      28,595
Subscribers_Active Subscribers (180) 2,327,450
IndicatorsAWCC
Subscribers_2G (Data)    346,870
Subscribers_2G Only Voice      71,061
Subscribers_3G (Data) 2,501,284
Subscribers_4G (Data) 1,520,868
Subscribers_Active Subscribers (180) 4,940,327
IndicatorsEtisalat 
Subscribers_2G (Data)    434,998
Subscribers_2G Only Voice 2,995,102
Subscribers_3G (Data)    819,404
Subscribers_4G (Data)    747,060
Subscribers_Active Subscribers (180) 6,327,493
IndicatorsMTN
Subscribers_2G (Data)    587,735
Subscribers_2G Only Voice 2,293,220
Subscribers_3G (Data) 2,127,267
Subscribers_4G (Data)    817,365
Subscribers_Active Subscribers (180) 6,202,130
IndicatorsRoshan
Subscribers_2G (Data)      92,182
Subscribers_2G Only Voice 1,596,149
Subscribers_3G (Data)    797,911
Subscribers_4G (Data) 1,117,671
Subscribers_Active Subscribers (180) 4,729,183

Telecom Statistics (Q4-2024)

1570649

2G Subscribers

6,648,456

3G Subscribers

4,231,559

4G Subscribers

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Mission Critical

ATRA has initiated five national programs to support the digital transformation shaping digital industries, startups, services, skills, and competencies.

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