Azercell continues to strengthen its network The Company increased number of its base stations up to 4834

Azercell Telecom continues to retain its position as the leading Azerbaijani mobile operator for its extensive subscriber base and quality of provided service. Top quality communication offered by Azercell Telecom enables a subscriber to contact his close ones easily at any time, irrespective of the location. With over 169 2G/3G Radio Base Stations installed and 3G network capacity improved to the highest level (48 percent countrywide, 92 percent in Baku) in 2014, Azercell commissioned new 2G, 3G and 4G base stations since the beginning of the year. Only during July the company has installed 10 units of 2G base stations and 36 units of 3G base stations. In general, Azercell currently has 2,690 units of 2G, 1880 units of 3G and 264 units of 4G base stations. Continuously improving its network to provide subscribers with high-level service, Azercell operates with 4834 base stations in total. It should be noted that Azercell Telecom, standing out with the largest and most advanced network and high quality service, has improved its network by 25 percent during the past two years. 

Having brought a number of innovative concepts to Azerbaijan, Azercell was the first to introduce GSM technology, GPRS/EDGE and 4G networks in the country. 3G and 4G laboratories have been established at several universities with company’s initiative.

Azercell Telecom will continue to ensure its subscribers benefit from the latest technological innovations and advantages of high quality communication systems.

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Azercell Telecom LLC was founded in 1996 and since the first years sustains a leading position on the market. Azercell introduced number of technological innovations in Azerbaijan: GSM technology, advance payment mobile services, GPRS/EDGE, 24/7 Customer Care, full-time operating Azercell Express offices, mobile e-service “ASAN imza” (ASAN signature) and others. With 51% share of Azerbaijan’s mobile market Azercell’s network covers 99,8% of the country’s population. Currently, the number of Azercell’s subscribers reached 4,6 million people. In 2011 Azercell deployed 3G and in 2012 the fourth generation network – LTE in Azerbaijan. The Company is the leader of Azerbaijan’s mobile communication industry and the biggest investor in the non-oil sector. Azercell is a part of TeliaSonera Group of Companies serving 186 million subscribers in 17 countries worldwide with 27,000 employees.