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The Minister of ICT, Sattar Hashemi, announced today during a press briefing at the 28th Elecomp Expo that operators have committed to significantly enhancing the quality of their services within a defined timeframe.
According to Digiato, Hashemi stated, "We have held numerous meetings with operators regarding internet quality. Service improvements are being pursued through initiatives such as leveraging modern technologies, including 5G, and expanding fiber-optic networks."
He added, "The impact of restrictions and filtering on internet quality is undeniable. However, with the plans and efforts underway, we hope to make noticeable improvements in service quality in people’s daily lives by New Year’s Eve."
Addressing the potential impact of the "trigger mechanism" on the digital economy, Hashemi said, "One of our mandates in the Seventh Development Plan is to increase the digital economy's share of GDP to 10%. A significant portion of the digital economy pertains to intellectual and software-related matters, where, given the country’s intellectual capacities, the trigger mechanism's effects will be minimal. For hardware infrastructure, however, measures have been taken to minimize reliance on countries with advanced technology, ensuring minimal obstacles to development."
Regarding the activation of eSIM technology amidst sanctions, Hashemi noted, "Operators have responded promptly in this area. With the support of the Communications Regulatory Authority, this technology will soon be available to the public. We must vigorously pursue cutting-edge global technologies, and this remains one of our top priorities."
Hashemi also elaborated on the Ministry’s plans to release a comprehensive internet performance report, stating that the necessary infrastructure for this report has been prepared, and data segmented by operators and provinces will be published soon.
In response to Digiato’s inquiry about the continued blocking and restrictions on platforms by government bodies, Hashemi explained, "The Ministry of Communications has taken effective steps regarding issues tied to the digital economy, yet there are governance concerns that we must address. Currently, dialogues are underway with various platforms and ministries to create greater coherence on this matter. The Special Task Force on the Digital Economy has also engaged in serious discussions. At the latest meeting of this task force, representatives from the insurance and stock exchange sectors were present, and private sector stakeholders voiced their concerns. This process is advancing step by step."
