The national optical fiber network has an extraordinary capacity, which is one of the vital infrastructures in the path of the prosperity of Afghanistan's communication industry, not only the Afghan Telecom Company; But other telecommunication networks are also dependent on it.

The national optical fiber network has been built at a total cost of 152 million dollars with a capacity of 36 cores fiber with a length of 5700 km. The optical fiber network of Afghan Telecom is one of the main telecommunication infrastructures in Afghanistan and has been providing telecommunication and internet services to customers for 10 years which currently covers 25 provinces & 62 district areas in the country.

Redundancy Routes for optical fiber support lines have also been created to strengthen and prevent interruptions or disruptions in telecommunication and internet services, and the majority of governmental and non-governmental circles have been connected to optical fiber. In terms of regional connectivity, Afghanistan is connected to five neighboring countries - Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - at seven border points through the optical fiber network of Afghan Telecom. 

In this way, we are on the path of a tremendous infrastructural revolution in communication industry and network connectivity in Afghanistan. These all happened by the efforts of a national telecom company that is updating its capacity and efficiency based on global standards and using the tremendous power and Modern technology.

This major revolution is due to the management, knowledge, ability and will of the young team of the Afghan Telecom Company. Every progress in this brilliant path is an honor for the great nation of Afghanistan Because it connects our country to the caravan of human civilization and promises a bright future of prosperity and development.

The main achievements of the National Fiber Optic Network In recent years, the National Optical Fiber Network has achieved great achievements that make the realization of a huge revolution in Afghanistan's communication industry promising and attainable.1: Connected 120 schools of the Ministry of Education to the optical fiber network in Kabul and provinces;2: Connected 20 sites of Ministry of Public Health in Kabul and provinces;3: Connected 2 sites of the Ministry of Urban Development in Kabul;4: Connected 24 sites of the Post Office in Kabul and provinces;5: Connected 3 sites of local organizations (ارگان های محلی) in Kabul;6: Connected 29 districts of local organizations (ارگان های محلی) in the provinces;7: Connected 4 sites of the Supreme Court in the provinces;8: Connected Al-Beruni University to the optical fiber network;9: Connected 2 sites of the Directorate of Lands in the provinces. The domestic length of the optical fiber network is currently around 6000 km. Afghan Telecom's optical fiber cable has a capacity of 36 cores and SDH and DWDM technologies are used in it. In general, out of 36 cores, 4 to 16 cores are in use, and the rest of them are for connecting government offices to optical fiber cables.The fiber optic approximate gross revenue from fiber optic capacity rental is $5,291,923 per month.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan established Afghan Sat Directorate to provide telecommunication services and television broadcasts to all parts of the country, especially in remote areas.

This directorate is the only government entity that will operate independently in the field of satellite and space technology in the country in the future, which will manage all satellite affairs within the country and have a large share in e-government by having an independent satellite in Afghanistan's space orbit and expanding satellite services, as well as to provide transparent and secure satellite services.

Afghan Sat provides the following services:

Communication services

VSAT connectivity

DTH Broadcast

Data connectivity services

Mobile backhauling

E-Medicine & E-education services

Microwave is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one meter to one millimeter corresponding to frequencies between 300 MHz and 300 GHz respectively.Different sources define different frequency ranges as microwaves; the above broad definition includes both UHF and EHF (millimeter wave) bands.

Microwave technology is extensively used for point-to-point telecommunications (i.e. non-broadcast uses). Microwaves are especially suitable for this use since they are more easily focused into narrower beams than radio waves, allowing frequency reuse; their comparatively higher frequencies allow broad bandwidth and high data transmission rates, and antenna sizes are smaller than at lower frequencies because antenna size is inversely proportional to the transmitted frequency. Microwaves are used in spacecraft communication, and much of the world's data, TV, and telephone communications are transmitted long distances by microwaves between ground stations and communications satellites. Microwaves are also employed in microwave ovens and in radar technology.

Afghan Telecom P2P (Point-to-Point) Internet Service

What is P2P (Point-to-Point)?

P2P (Point-to-Point) is a dedicated internet connectivity solution that provides a direct and exclusive connection between two locations. Afghan Telecom’s P2P service ensures secure, high-speed, and uninterrupted communication between offices, branches, data centers, or business locations across Afghanistan.

Key Features of Afghan Telecom P2P

• Dedicated bandwidth – Not shared with other users.
• High-speed connectivity – Suitable for enterprise-level operations.
• Secure private connection – Ideal for sensitive business data transmission.
• Low latency – Supports real-time applications such as VoIP and video conferencing.
• Reliable and stable performance – 24/7 connectivity for mission-critical operations.

Advantages of P2P Service

• Enhanced data security for businesses and government institutions.
• Guaranteed bandwidth ensuring uninterrupted performance.
• Ideal for financial institutions, ISPs, enterprises, and large organizations.
• Customizable bandwidth packages based on specific business requirements.

Who Should Use P2P?

• Travel Agencies
• Small Companies
• Households

How wireless P2P Works

Afghan Telecom establishes a dedicated point-to-point (P2P) connection between two fixed locations using licensed wireless links. This direct connection provides secure, high-speed, and continuous data transmission without sharing bandwidth with other users. The service is proactively monitored and managed by Afghan Telecom’s technical team to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and consistent service quality.

P2P – Powering Secure Business Connectivity in Afghanistan

Afghan Telecom’s Point-to-Point service provides businesses and institutions with a trusted and secure connectivity solution. It enables seamless communication, efficient data sharing, and reliable operations, supporting Afghanistan’s growing digital infrastructure.