The four LTE (3GPP rev-whatever) based networks in Afghanistan are all still operational. Roshan, AWCC, MTN, Etisalat.

In .AF the line between ISP and MNO is very blurry since 98% of internet using customers do not have fixed line service at home or office and use a mobile network instead.

These have developed a great deal of institutional knowledge operating in very difficult conditions. The major change now is that the Taliban is no longer burning tower site cabinets/shelters.



On Fri, 25 Feb 2022 at 12:20, scott <surfer@mauigateway.com> wrote:

> My friend just got a phone call.  Electricity, cell phones and
> internet are all functional at this time.

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Just imagine what it must be like trying to keep those IP networks
functional at a time like this.  Configuring routers while under fire...
Those engineers should get some kind of award...

scott