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Overview

In 2021, AIT was contracted to provide Afghanistan’s first Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Monitoring System, a groundbreaking project designed to combat unauthorized spectrum use and enhance the country's communications infrastructure. However, the dramatic change in government following the fall of Kabul in August 2021 disrupted the contract. Despite these challenges, AIT's leadership demonstrated resilience and commitment, negotiating with the new government and overcoming logistical and financial hurdles to ensure the successful delivery of the system. Today, Afghanistan benefits from a world-class RF Spectrum Monitoring system, largely thanks to AIT's determination and two years of continued efforts.

Background

Afghanistan’s growing demand for telecommunications and wireless technologies made it crucial for the government to monitor and manage the use of the country’s RF spectrum. Misuse or unauthorized occupation of the spectrum could lead to service disruptions, interference, and security risks. AIT, known for its expertise in telecommunications systems, was awarded the contract to implement Afghanistan’s first-ever RF Spectrum Monitoring System.

The project was seen as a major step toward modernizing Afghanistan's telecommunications landscape, ensuring that the spectrum was managed efficiently and protected from unauthorized use.