RASC News Agency: Numerous residents of Farah Province report that the quality of internet service from telecom networks is extremely poor, and Taliban officials have not addressed the issue. Mohibullah, a resident of Farah, told RASC News Agency on Thursday, May 30, that the internet speed of all networks in this province is excessively slow, causing significant frustration among the populace.
He added that residents of Farah spend substantial amounts of money on internet packages, but the network speed and signal quality remain very poor. According to him, a 6GB internet package from telecom networks costs over 500 kabuli rupees but offers no high speed. The people are urging the Taliban and telecom authorities to take necessary actions to improve the situation.
Meanwhile, Rahmat, another resident of Farah, told RASC News Agency that the internet across the city and districts of this province is so weak that it is virtually unusable. He mentioned that he has four SIM cards from four different telecom networks, yet none provide satisfactory internet speed. Rahmat warned that if telecom networks do not address the quality of internet service in Farah, users will be forced to discard their SIM cards, which would significantly impact the telecom companies.
Mr. Rahmat added that if fiber optic connectivity is established in Farah, it will not only reduce the cost of the internet but also improve its quality. On the other hand, Majid Sabati, a cultural figure from western Afghanistan, confirmed that while not all telecom networks have poor internet speeds, some do, causing inconvenience for the people.
He noted that currently, people conduct most of their daily activities via the internet and require high-speed connections. Sabati added that if telecom networks can offer better services regarding their internet packages, they will increase their customer base and achieve their goals in a short time.
Meanwhile, Taliban officials in Farah have announced the launch of a fiber optic project valued at 26 million kabuli rupees in the province.
