14:07 - 14.05.2018

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Nar conducted a traditional meeting with media representatives. During the meeting, held with participation of large number of journalists, the operator has shared extensive information about its latest achievements, products and services, expanded network and works implemented within its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.

During the meeting, media representatives were informed about highest results of Nar in terms of mobile internet users, as well as increase in the usage of mobile internet in Baku and Absheron peninsula (by 88%) and regions (by 28%), in addition to beneficial and convenient campaigns and offers.

CEO of Azerfon LLC Gunnar Pahnke welcomed the journalists and shared his insights with regard to latest achievements of Nar:

“We are all pleased with achievements, which became possible thanks to dynamic development. These results were achieved thanks to significant expansion of mobile communication network, as well as modern services and beneficial prices. Nar will continue to strive for achievement of defined targets, with high development rate” said Mr. Pahnke.

While talking about measures taken in direction of network reinforcement, it was mentioned that the operator provides high quality services to subscribers by means of more than 6500 base stations; along with providing 4G (LTE) services in regions. It was also said that only during the first months of 2018, as much as 147 new LTE base stations were installed in the capital and 18 regions of the country, along with installation of LTE network in the metro stations and ensuring reinforced network at racing areas during the Formula Azerbaijan Grand-Prix.

It was also communicated that according to mobile network benchmarking tests, held by an independent international P3 Communications company, during the second quarter of the year 2017, Nar network demonstrated the highest results in the country, in terms of provision of mobile voice services.

Keeping the demands and wishes of subscribers in a constant spotlight, Nar came up with various products and offers. The Full packages, offered by the mobile operator are first on the market to feature “transferrable” bonuses experience. Another offer is Qutu, which is a unique product combining fiber-optic internet for homes, digital TV, countrywide calling minutes to all directions and mobile internet services. Moreover, a 62% increase is observed in usage of Yerlim tariff, which is designed especially for country’s regions. In addition to that, usage of WhatsApp became free of charge in all Turbo packages of Nar.

In addition to business operations, the mobile operator pays special attention to social responsibility and social activities. Within the framework of its extensive CSR strategy, Nar opened a GSM laboratory, equipped with special equipment for students of Azerbaijan Technical University; contributed to revealing young talents by supporting the Microsoft Imagine Cup, continued supporting the Brain Ring intellectual contest, beloved by the younger generation, and organized various social initiatives.

This year, Nar implemented a new social project. Thus, on the occasion of 100^th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the operator has congratulated our soldiers, who serve at one of the military units at the frontline area, with Novruz holiday. This initiative is organized together with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and participation of soldiers’ parents in the event became a pleasant surprise for our motherland guards, providing them with the real holiday mood.

Azerfon LLC (operating under the ‘Nar’ brand name) started its operations on March 21, 2007, and within a short period of time became one of the leading companies of the telecommunications and mobile communication industry of Azerbaijan. Being the first operator in the country to introduce the 3G technology, Nar provides the customers with a wide 4G network coverage.