Founded in 2002 with the objective of supplying the local market with telecommunications services such as GSM, fixed line, and Internet access, it has an extensive network that covers all of Somaliland's major cities and more than 40 districts in both Somalia and Somaliland.[18] Telesom also offers among the cheapest international calling rates at US$0.2 less than its nearest competitor.[19] Other telecommunication firms serving the region include Somtel, Telcom and NationLink.[20]