OREANDA-NEWS.  June 26, 2013. Bakcell, the First Mobile Operator and The Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, is pleased to announce the commercial launch of Wi-Fi Internet Service in Baku. Bakcell offers Wi-Fi Internet in various locations of Baku. 

“Following Bakcell’s 3G Sur@ Internet launch, data traffic at Bakcell’s network increased more than 8 times which makes Bakcell number one mobile internet provider. All internal and external tests show that Bakcell has the best network and the best 3G throughput through the country. Today mobile internet has already overtaken fixed and this tendency is continuing. Bakcell has used the latest available technology to provide the largest outdoor Wi-Fi coverage in Azerbaijan to date“, says Mr. Richard Shearer, Bakcell CEO.

Wi-Fi coverage is available in the following locations: Academy of Sciences and Huseyn Javid Park, Philharmonic Hall Park and Icheri Sheher subway station area, Fountain Square, Nizami Street, Park named after Zarifa Aliyeva, Narimanov Park, Sabir Park, Khagani Park, Sahil Park, and Central Railway station.

The service is available to all Bakcell customers. In order to subscribe to Wi-Fi package, you need to have an active balance. Select Bakcell Wi-Fi from the list of hotspots available. Choose a package from the landing page. Send required bundle code (1, 2 or 3) to 7600 short code to get an SMS with password. Enter it on landing page and enjoy Wi-Fi Internet.

The service is available for mobile devices and laptops, tablets, and etc.

Bakcell offers a try for 30 minutes for 1 qep, 1 and 3 hours internet packages for 0.55 and 0.99 AZN respectively. Additionally, you get 100 MB, 300 MB and 1000 MB traffic for respective bundles.

Speed for internet service is up to 10Mb/s and depends on the distance to the nearest Wi-Fi access point.

Bakcell will continue to make investment in its network to provide the best network experience for its customers extending Wi-Fi zones to more locations. Following Wi-Fi zones Azerbaijan to be introduced in near future are as follows: Technical University, Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Mugan Park, Samad Vurgun Park, Winter Park, and Heydar Aliyev Park, and many more places