Telesom launches 3G network in Somaliland

[Jacaylbaro]

Somaliland-based operator Telesom has introduced a 3G network in the autonomous region, SomalilandPress reports. Telesom offers services on the 3G network such as mobile broadband and video calling.

 

Telesom was also the first to launch a mobile banking offer in the area, with the ZAAD service started in late 2009. In February 2010 it followed with the inauguration of the country's first solar power site.

[Jacaylbaro]

Telescom is a telecom operator based in Somaliland. It has announced the launch of its third-generation network in the autonomous region, according to sources. High speed mobile broadband and videocalling are the highlights of the 3G network unveiled.

 

According to Telesom managing director Mohamd Salah Abdi, their 3G network service in Somaliland will facilitate video and audio streaming, video chat and high speed internet service for customers. In addition, it will offer advanced mobile broadband services to not only Telesom consumers but also to the business community in Somaliland.

[Som@li]

3G or 4G?

[The Zack]

Som@li;734453 wrote:

3G or 4G?

:D apparently they are several years behind so yes 3G.

[Jacaylbaro]

Somaliland based mobile network, Telesom says that it has launched the first 3G network in the self-declared breakaway northern part of Somalia.

 

Mr. Mohamd Salah Abdi who is one of the managing directors of Telesom spoke who spoke at the launch said in a statement "this is a testament of our commitment to innovate the market by deploying 3G network service in Somaliland which will allow our customers to have video and audio streaming, video chat and high-speed internet access the first in the Horn of Africa. This 3G technology will offer advanced mobile broadband services to not only Telesom consumers but also to the business community in Somaliland."

 

Telesom was founded in 2001 in Hargeisa, Somaliland by a group of Somalis living both inside and outside the country.

[nuune]

lol 3G,