The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Indigo Tajikistan Closed Joint Stock Company (Tcell) have signed a $30 million equivalent local currency financing agreement to expand and modernize mobile connectivity in Tajikistan. The project marks ADB’s first nonsovereign loan in the country.
“This project represents a significant milestone in our partnership with Tajikistan. It is a testament of ADB’s commitment to private sector development in the country,” said ADB Country Director for Tajikistan Ko Sakamoto. “Through our collaboration with Tcell, we are not only enhancing connectivity by improving telecommunication infrastructure, but most importantly, supporting jobs and improving access to education, health care, and digital services.”
The Tcell Mobile Network Expansion Project will enhance the quality and accessibility of telecommunication services across Tajikistan, benefiting underserved rural areas where over 70% of the population resides. It will install energy-efficient technologies.
“The support from ADB will enable us to expand and modernize our infrastructure in line with the national digitalization agenda and rising demand for connectivity. The funding will empower us to meet current market needs, while paving the way for introducing 5G in urban centers and significantly improving connectivity in remote rural areas across the country,” said Tcell Chief Executive Officer Ozodkhon Davlatshoev.
Tcell is Tajikistan’s leading digital communications provider, serving millions of subscribers with innovative mobile, data, and enterprise solutions. With a strong commitment to digital inclusion and technological advancement, Tcell plays a key role in the country’s digital transformation. The company focuses on expanding high-quality connectivity across urban and rural regions, driving socioeconomic development, and empowering individuals and businesses through reliable, future-ready technologies.
