Shatel is an Iranian Internet service provider and a "large" Local Internet registry based in Tehran, Iran . Shatel is the first ADSL2+ service provider in the country, and the first gigabit wireless network operator based on registered microwave frequency.
History
Shatel Group launched in 2002 after acquiring the ISP and ICP licenses from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of Iran, starting with a 20-personnel team. In one year the formation of the "radio services regulation" in the country, Shatel Group acquired Telecommunication Company of Iran’s PAP license.
After acquiring the licenses, Shatel invested in high-speed ADSL2+ Internet access and the related supplementary services such as VPN, VOD, and VODSL, as well as a network infrastructure for e-learning. With the expansion of the Group’s activities, various services and products were added to the Shatel basket, such as broadband in the forms of leased lines and wireless, as well as special LAN and MAN connection setup solutions for organizations.Shatel Website Our Story, Retrieved: 4/8/2012
In September 2011, Shatel was awarded as one of the VoIP termination routes to Iran by Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran.Shatel awarded as the VoIP Carrier in Iran, shatel.ir, Retrieved in: 8/17/2012]
Products and services ADSL2+ VPN VoDSL (Voice over DSL) Video on Demand (VoD) Content Hosting and setting up the network infrastructure for e-learning Broadband services: Wireless Internet G.SHDSL point to point connection setups Dialup Internet VoIP Wireless network solutions for backhauling and Last mile, utilizing microwave equipment Kaspersky Anti-Virus Premier Business Reseller Training services in "Shatel Education and Research Center".Establishment of SHATEL Education and Research Center, shatel.ir, Retrieved in: 8/17/2012]
Shatel was one of the first companies in Iran to be awarded a Private Access Provider license (allowing them to deploy ADSL).Shatel website, About Shatel , shatel.ir, Retrieval data: 1/2/2012 Shatel ADSL2+ services are enabled in about 450 Telephone Centers national wide with about 80 Telephone Centers in Tehran.
Besides the services mentioned above, the Shatel Group of companies is the exclusive premium partner of ZyXEL manufacturer in Iran.
Achievements Top data communication operator in first Information and Communication Technology National Festival (FAVA)ITIran, PAP and SAP operators grading, "Aria Resaneh Tadbir (Shatel", Parsian Lean Communications, ... correspondingly earn first to tenth place among PAP companies.", retrieved: 06/02/2013 Top data communication operator in their second consequent year and receiving golden statue and certificate from Ministry of Communication and information technologyshatel.ir, Choosing Shatel as top high-speed internet service provider and operator in Iran, "Shatel has gained top grade in data communication scope and has received golden statue and certificate", retrieved: 06/02/2013 First rank among information technology service providers in their third consequent year in Information and Communication Technology National Festival (FAVA)Hamshahri Online, Introducing top ICT operators, "Among PAP permit holders, Aria Resaneh Tadbir (Shatel) and Pars Lean Communications and Asiatech hold 1st to 3rd positions in information technology service operators assessment.", retrieved: 06/02/2013 "Matma" (Iranian Centre for National Internet Development) reported Shatel as one of 4 best service providers in Iran in 2010.MATMA Report , matma.ir, Retrieval date: 1/2/2012 "Three-Star Award" for the establishment of EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) from the Industry, Mine and Trade MinisterShatel website, EFQM Two-Star Award for Shatel, retrieved 6/2/2013 Diamond statue and 1st rank among all of IT corporations in IranShatel Website, Awarding Shatel as the first ranked among IT corporations in Iran, retrieved 4/8/2012 Among 4 fastest service providers up to Nov 2011 according to Mamta statistics.Matma Statistics , matma.ir, Retrieval date: 8/14/2012 Receiving ISO 9001 certificate from IMQ in Feb 2012.ISO 9001 News, shatel.ir, Retrieval date: 8/14/2012 Receiving National Quality Award (ICTINQA).ICTINQA News, shatel.ir, Retrieval date: 8/14/2012 Receiving three-star testimonial from Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and TradeIranian Excellence Awards, , retrieved: 06/02/2013 Receiving ISO 14001:2004 certificate90ict.ir, Shatel Receives ISO 14001 certificate, retrieved: 06/02/2013
Offices and coverage
The head office is in northern Tehran, with representatives and local branches around the country.
Organization The Headquarters office in Tehran has 800 employees with 160 in the customer support department. Nationwide employees include about 1200 with about 400 engineers. Headquarter office has departments like market R&D, technical R&D, quality management, product marketing and training. This company has also relationships with Iranian universities for their employee training courses.
Competition Shatel is in major competition with Afranet, ParsOnline, Sepanta, Neda Rayaneh a look at 6 Iranian ISPs and other local ISPs
References
External links Official Website