Azerbaijan Discloses Number Of Fixed Broadband Internet Users To Local Providers (UPDATED)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 7. Over 150 internet
operators and providers have about 1.9 million fixed broadband
internet subscribers in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister of Digital
Development and transport of Azerbaijan and head of the Technology
and Innovation Working Group Samir Mammadov said, Trend reports.
He made the remark during a conference on "Economic reforms and
modern challenges for improving the business environment" in
Baku.
According to him, nearly 70 percent of the above subscribers are
provided with internet services via fiber optic cable.
"More than 150 Internet operators and providers have about 1.9
million fixed broadband subscribers in Azerbaijan. About 70 percent
of them are provided with Internet services via fiber optic cable.
Our country's average fixed broadband internet speed is 35.2
Mbit/s. These values are much higher than in prior years.
Currently, 88.1 percent of the population uses the internet.
Overall, the country's 3G and 4G network coverage is close to 100
percent. Currently, our country has more than 8.8 million active
mobile internet users. The ratio of active mobile internet
subscribers to 100 individuals is 86,” he noted.
From 2021 to 2023, Azerbaijan saw investments of 792 million
manat or $465.9 million in the communication sector and 133.6
million manat or $78.6 million in the information sector.
Stay up-to-date with more news at Trend News Agency's
WhatsApp channel
MENAFN07032024000187011040ID1107948512
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.