15:24 July 31, 2003

Internet now available in Chechen capital Grozny


The Chechen capital Grozny has got access to the Internet, the chief engineer of the state electricity company Electrosvyaz told ITAR-TASS  on Thursday. Any resident of the city having a telephone will now be  able to get connected to the World Wide Web. In order to get access,  it is necessary to sign an agreement and buy a user's card. Telephone  communication in Grozny has not yet been restored in full. It is  mainly state organizations and enterprises and only a small portion  of citizens who can enjoy it at the moment.

Their number will grow with the commissioning of two more telephone exchanges, which will also increase the ranks of Internet users. As  of the present moment, there is only one Internet centre in the
capital of the restive republic, which was opened at Chechen State University. Students from three higher educational establishments in Grozny can work there free of charge. 

//ITAR-TASS//