Telephone Systems International

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Telephone Systems International
Industry Telecommunications
Founded1998;26 years ago (1998)
Founder Ehsan Bayat

Telephone Systems International is a U.S.-based provider of international telecommunications services founded by Afghan-American entrepreneur Ehsan Bayat. TSI operates the Afghan Wireless Communication Company in a joint venture with the Afghan Ministry of Communications.

History

In 1998, Telephone Systems International (TSI) was formed with the goal of building a commercial telephone network in Afghanistan. [1]

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References

  1. "Telephone Systems International Inc. - Summary from LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-06-15.