Shatel

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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 [http://en.shatel.ir/Our-Story/default.loco 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.[http://en.shatel.ir/Detail/p12030021.loco Shatel awarded as the VoIP Carrier in Iran], shatel.ir, Retrieved in: 8/17/2012]

• 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{{cite web|title=Important activities|url=http://en.shatel.ir/Important-Activities/default.loco|work=Shatel website}}
• Kaspersky Anti-Virus Premier Business Reseller{{cite web|title=Find a Partner|url=http://me.kaspersky.com/en/partners/buyoffline?acity=151273988&cregion=151273877&partnerid=207713021|work=Kaspersky Labs|accessdate=13 January 2012}}
• Training services in "Shatel Education and Research Center".[http://en.shatel.ir/Detail/p31932352.loco 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, [http://en.shatel.ir/Shatel-At-A-Glance/default.loco 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.{{cite web|title=ADSL Services|url=http://en.shatel.ir/Active-Telecom-Centers-For-Shatel-Services/default.loco|work=Shatel Website|accessdate=5 January 2012}}

Besides the services mentioned above, the Shatel Group of companies is the exclusive premium partner of ZyXEL manufacturer in Iran.{{cite web|title=Technical and Scientific Support|url=http://en.shatel.ir/Technical-And-Scientific-Support/default.loco|work=Shatel Website|accessdate=8 January 2012}}

• Top data communication operator in first Information and Communication Technology National Festival (FAVA)ITIran, [http://itiran.com/?type=news&id=14752 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, [http://www.shatel.ir/Detail/p90356662.loco 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, [http://hamshahrionline.ir/details/216342 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.[http://www.matma.ir/matma/isdp-ranking-link/104-isp-topten89-01.html/ MATMA Report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628214443/http://www.matma.ir/matma/isdp-ranking-link/104-isp-topten89-01.html |date=2011-06-28 }}, 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, [http://www.shatel.ir/Detail/p45945642.loco EFQM Two-Star Award for Shatel], retrieved 6/2/2013
• Diamond statue and 1st rank among all of IT corporations in IranShatel Website, [http://en.shatel.ir/Detail/p29703814.loco 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.[http://www.matma.ir/matma/isdp-ranking-link/104-isp-topten89-01.html Matma Statistics] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628214443/http://www.matma.ir/matma/isdp-ranking-link/104-isp-topten89-01.html |date=2011-06-28 }}, matma.ir, Retrieval date: 8/14/2012
• Receiving ISO 9001 certificate from IMQ in Feb 2012.[http://www.shatel.ir/Detail/p71203586.loco ISO 9001 News], shatel.ir, Retrieval date: 8/14/2012
• Receiving National Quality Award (ICTINQA).[http://www.shatel.ir/Detail/p84218940.loco ICTINQA News], shatel.ir, Retrieval date: 8/14/2012
• Receiving three-star testimonial from Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and TradeIranian Excellence Awards, {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20130524040622/http://www.iranaward.org/tabid/460/default.aspx Top Organizations]}}, retrieved: 06/02/2013
• Receiving ISO 14001:2004 certificate90ict.ir, [http://www.90ict.com/index.aspx?pid=10427&articleid=23496 Shatel Receives ISO 14001 certificate], retrieved: 06/02/2013

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The head office is in northern Tehran, with representatives and local branches around the country.

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.

Shatel is in major competition with Afranet, ParsOnline, Sepanta, Neda Rayaneh[http://ddos.arbornetworks.com/2009/08/1132/] a look at 6 Iranian ISPs and other local ISPs

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