Nar Launches Mobile Telecommunications Lab in Ganja to Boost Local IT Education


Ganja: Nar, recognized as Azerbaijan’s most affordable mobile operator, has inaugurated a new mobile telecommunications laboratory in Ganja in association with Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU). This initiative is aimed at fostering practical skills among students in the region pursuing technical degrees.

According to Trend News Agency, the laboratory is part of Nar’s commitment to regional development and education in Azerbaijan. The lab, equipped with the latest technological tools including laptops, is designed to provide ATU students with hands-on experience in mobile communication technologies, essential for their future careers in the fast-evolving tech sector.

During the opening ceremony, Nar’s CEO, Gunnar Pahnke, emphasized the company’s dedication to enhancing educational facilities in Azerbaijan. “This laboratory is another demonstration of Nar’s commitment to supporting the regions. As a forward-thinking company, Nar’s investment in training local telecommunications specialists in the reg
ions is part of our broader contribution to the growth of Azerbaijan’s telecommunications sector,” Pahnke stated.

Associate Professor Yashar Omarov, acting Rector of Azerbaijan University of Technology, also expressed gratitude towards Nar for their collaboration and support. He highlighted the importance of such partnerships in achieving academic excellence. “Our university is dedicated to producing true professionals, and Nar’s willingness to share its expertise plays a key role in helping us achieve this goal. Thanks to the support of private companies, our students will graduate as experts in their fields,” Omarov said.

Nar’s efforts to train local IT specialists do not stop in Ganja. The company has also established similar facilities at Azerbaijan Technical University in Baku, indicating a nationwide strategy to uplift local education standards. Nar currently serves 2.2 million subscribers and has been the top mobile operator in Azerbaijan based on the Net Promoter Score for five consecutive years. Th
e company continues to focus on customer-centric strategies while offering high-quality services at competitive prices.