4G in Rural

Introduction

Increasing access of users, corporations and organizations to the Internet can increase economic productivity and promote social welfare. Internet access not only increases traditional business activities and interactions, but also helps building novel industries and businesses. However, different parts of society have different levels of broadband Internet access, which is also referred to as “gaps”. One of these gaps is manifested in the difference between Internet Penetration Rate of rural and urban areas. According to the survey “Usage of Information Technology in Iranian Households” conducted by Statistical Center of Iran in 2014, Internet penetration rate in urban areas is three times that of the rural areas.

Universal Service Obligation plan was proposed by Iran Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, aiming at providing broadband Internet access to rural areas and villages in Iran. Collaborating in this national project, “HiWeb and AvaCell” consortium will be providing more than 25000 villages with fast broadband Internet access using 4G technology infrastructure.

By gradually providing more than 17000 rural cities across Iran with fast Internet access using 4G technology, this is a huge step in eliminating Internet penetration gap between rural and urban areas. In a ceremony held on January 30, 2016, in which the Minister of Iran Communication was present, 1361 villages of Sistan-o-Balouchestan province were connected to the network.

Pointing out to the significance of border provinces, Dr. Mahmooad Vaezi, the Minister of Communications, stated: “Today we are witnessing the development of rural communications which will help economic promotion and development of these areas.”

“By launching and exploiting this project, we will witness economic prosperity”, said Dr. Amidian, President of Communications Regulatory Authority of Iran, on the accomplishment of the project.

Dear compatriots living in villages around the country who are covered by the ‘HiWEB USO Network’, can purchase the service according to the tariff table below.

One-month 4G internet service

2 GB
1 Month
Includes a 4G SIM card

14,900 Tomans

order

One-month 4G internet service

3 GB
1 Month
Includes a 4G SIM card

17,900 Tomans

order

One-month 4G internet service

4 GB
1 Month
Includes a 4G SIM card

19,900 Tomans

order

One-month 4G internet service

10 GB
1 Month
Includes a 4G SIM card

29,900 Tomans

order

One-month 4G internet service

20 GB
1 Month
Includes a 4G SIM card

39,900 Tomans

order

One-month 4G internet service

50 GB
1 Month
Includes a 4G SIM card

49,900 Tomans

order

Six Month Services

sixth-month 4G internet service

12 GB
6 Months
Includes a 4G SIM card

83,400 Tomans

order

sixth-month 4G internet service

18 GB
Includes a 4G SIM card
Includes a 4G SIM card

99,400 Tomans

order

sixth-month 4G internet service

24 GB
6 Months
Includes a 4G SIM card

111,400 Tomans

order

sixth-month 4G internet service

60 GB
6 Months
Includes a 4G SIM card

166,400 Tomans

order

sixth-month 4G internet service

120 GB
6 Months
Includes a 4G SIM card

222,400 Tomans

order

sixth-month 4G internet service

300 GB
6 Months
Includes a 4G SIM card

287,400 Tomans

order