Tcell
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Dushanbe, Tajikistan |
Area served | Tajikistan |
Key people | Ozodkhon Davlatshoev (CEO) |
| Products | Mobile telephony, Mobile broadband, Internet services |
Number of employees | Approx. 1,000 (2024) |
| Parent | Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) |
| Website | www |
Tcell is one of the leading mobile network operators in Tajikistan, owned and operated by the Tajik company Indigo Tajikistan, part of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).[1]
Overview
[edit]Tcell provides mobile telephony and mobile internet services throughout Tajikistan using GSM, UMTS, HSPA and LTE technologies. As of 2024, the network covered over 90% of the country’s population.[2]
History
[edit]The company was established in 2003 as Indigo Tajikistan, and in 2010 merged with the Somoncom brand to form the unified Tcell identity.[3] Tcell became fully owned by AKFED after acquiring TeliaSonera’s regional stake in 2017.[4]
Market position
[edit]According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Tcell serves approximately 3.1 million subscribers and holds a market share of around 36 % in Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector.[5]
Technology
[edit]On 6 August 2020, Tcell switched on its first 5G base stations connected to its live mobile network in central Dushanbe.[6] The company continues to expand its LTE and fiber-optic infrastructure nationwide.[7]
Services
[edit]Tcell provides prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, broadband internet, and roaming services. Its roaming programs—Real Roaming and Easy Roaming—allow customers to access international networks with flexible tariff options.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tcell switches on 5G base stations in Dushanbe". CommsUpdate. TeleGeography. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Tcell Tajikistan – Network and Frequency Coverage". FrequencyCheck. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Tcell Tajikistan Feasibility Study" (PDF). GSMA. April 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "AKFED completes acquisition of Tcell". Asia-Plus. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Tcell Project – IFC Disclosure". International Finance Corporation. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ Barton, James (10 August 2020). "Tcell goes live with 5G in Tajikistan's capital". Developing Telecoms. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Tcell Enhances Network Stability". Tcell. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Roaming Services – Tcell". Tcell. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
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