PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

32476

Company Name

TELECOM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AFGHANISTAN LTD

Date SPI Disclosed

Nov 20, 2012

Country

Afghanistan

Region

Middle East

Projected Board Date

Dec 21, 2012

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Completed

Last Updated Date

Oct 31, 2025

Department

Regional Industry INF MCT

Industry

Telecommunications and Technology

Previous Events

Approved : Jan 17, 2013
Signed : Feb 14, 2013
Invested : Feb 21, 2013

Sector

Mobile Telephony

Project Description

Telecom Development Company Afghanistan (“TDCA”, “Roshan” or the “Company”) is the leading mobile telephone operator in Afghanistan with approximately 34% market share and 6 million subscribers. The Company began commercial operations in July 2003. The Company has asked IFC to provide a senior loan of up to US$65 million to finance the Company’s acquisition of a 3G license, capital expenditures to roll-out the 3G network and make debt repayments (the “Project”).

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Development Impact

E&S Category Rationale / Risks and Mitigation