Roshan (telecommunications) explained

Roshan
Type:Private
Foundation:2003
Location:Afghanistan
Key People:Karim Khoja, CEO
Industry:Telecommunications
Products:GSM
Parent:AKFED

Roshan (fa|روشن,) is a telecommunications development company located in Afghanistan.[1]

History

Roshan was founded by Kari Khoja in 2002.[2]

In 2012, Roshan became the first and only company in Afghanistan to achieve B Corporation certification, awarded by B Lab.

In October 2017, in cooperation with the Wikimedia Foundation, Roshan provided customers free access to Wikipedia and its sister projects without incurring data charges.[3] [4] [5] [6] The cooperation was part of the Wikipedia Zero project, which the Wikimedia Foundation discontinued in February 2018.[7] [8] [9] The agreement with Roshan expired on December 15, 2018.

As of June 2024, Roshan's telecommunications services are available in at least one city in every province in Afghanistan.[10]

Shareholders

Roshan was founded under the ownership of the following companies:[11] [12] [13]

The investments were held through the Telecom Development Company of Afghanistan B.V., based in Amsterdam, which holds 100% of the shares of the Telecom Development Company of Afghanistan Ltd.

In July 2004, Alcatel sold its 5% stake, distributing 3.25% to MCT and 1.75% to MTI.[16]

In August 2020, TeliaSonera sold its 12.25% stake[17] [18] and Monaco Telecom sold its 36.75% stake[19] to AKFED, making it the sole owner.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.commsmea.com/12342-roshan-reaches-6-million-subscribers "Roshan reaches 6 million subscribers" by Roger Field, CommsMEA, ITP Media Group, 13 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Roshan Telecommunications (Afghanistan) – Private Enterprise Winning where Developmental Aid has Failed . 2024-08-30 . Technology and Operations Management . en-US.
  3. Web site: Archive:Mobile partnerships - Wikimedia Foundation Governance Wiki. en.
  4. News: Roshan starts free of charge access to Wikipedia for its customers. The Khaama Press News Agency. 2017-10-09. en-US.
  5. Web site: ROSHAN PARTNERS WITH WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION TO BRING FREE MOBILE ACCESS TO WIKIPEDIA IN AFGHANISTAN.
  6. Web site: Wikipedia to offer free access to Afghans via mobile phone. Salaam Times. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Archive:Wikipedia Zero - Wikimedia Foundation Governance Wiki. en.
  8. Web site: Afghanistan will soon have free mobile access to Wikipedia. 19 July 2019. en-US.
  9. Web site: Building for the future of Wikimedia with a new approach to partnerships. Diff. Wikimedia Foundation. 2018-02-16. en-US.
  10. Web site: Lead . Telecom . 2012-10-14 . After selecting Huawei, Roshan Telecom looks for ZTE to complement 3G network in Afghanistan . 2024-08-30 . TelecomLead . en-US.
  11. Web site: AKFED-led consortium wins Afghan telecom licence Aga Khan Development Network. 2023-10-01.
  12. Web site: "Roshan" promises a bright future for GSM digital services in Afghanistan Aga Khan Development Network. 2023-10-01.
  13. Book: Peroz, Nazir. Framework for a Functional IT Supply in Higher Education in Afghanistan. LIT. 2009. 978-3-643-10225-6. 11.
  14. Web site: Monaco Entreprise. Monaco Telecom. 2023-10-01.
  15. Web site: TeliaSonera Acquisition of MCT Corp.. TeliaSonera. 2023-10-01.
  16. Web site: Proposed Loan and Political Risk Guarantee Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Roshan Phase II Expansion Project. Asian Development Bank. June 2006. 2023-10-01.
  17. News: Fildes. Nic. 2020-10-06. Telia sells off world's biggest telecoms carrier business. 2023-10-01. Financial Times.
  18. Web site: TeliaSonera - ANNUAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020. TeliaSonera. 2023-10-01. 2021-03-10.
  19. Web site: Monaco Telecom International cède ses parts dans Roshan. Monaco Telecom. 2023-10-01. 2020-08-18. fr.

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