Afghan Telecom, a state-owned company headquartered in Afghanistan, was founded in 2005 and employs approximately 2,000 individuals across 34 provincial capital cities and 254 districts and villages. The company functions as a public telecommunications provider, offering fixed line, wireless voice, and data services. Its offerings include traditional wire-line telephones and internet access in major cities, alongside third-generation GSM-based wireless local loop telephony, WiMAX, and fiber-based internet services, all supported by switching, wireless access, and satellite equipment.