The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is unhappy with the monopoly of ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) and high rates for the top domain. Az. Thus, the registration fee for each item is 40 manat ($ 51), while the domain. Com or. Net costs $ 5-6.
The young activist and former prisoner of conscience, Bakhtiyar Hajiyev said the lack of online registration also interferes with the normal functioning of the domain. In addition, every time we have to enter into a contract to support the domain. Az in the company NT. But in other locations, it is done in real time without leaving the office.
According to him, members of civil society are to discuss the current situation in the ministry this week. As a result of the joint statement they will compile an action plan to address the issue at the international level.
Today, Azerbaijan has registered over 15,000 sites with high and low domain .Az. -17D-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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