Telecom

Telecom

10 Mbps broadband internet to cost Tk 500 a month from Jul 1: ISPAB

However, ISPAB does not want Tk 400 package to be made mandatory for them

4d ago

Set Tk 800 as lowest payable for broadband packages

The lowest price payable for a broadband internet connection needs to be Tk 800, not Tk 400 as per a policy drafted recently, said service providers, offering to reciprocate by raising the minimum speed to 50 Mbps..The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided t

1w ago

BPO industry slowly embracing AI

The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in Bangladesh, once known solely for voice-based customer service and back-office support, is cautiously but steadily embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to stay relevant in an evolving global market...This shift was evident at the r

1w ago

Google Pay to launch in Bangladesh next week

Google Pay is set to be launched in Bangladesh by the middle of next week, ushering in a new era of seamless digital transactions for consumers.

2w ago

Repeating mistakes: opportunity missed to make internet better

True reform requires the courage to correct the policy missteps of the past

3w ago

Truely secures $2m to accelerate global expansion

The fresh funding will help the company accelerate its expansion in the eSIM market

1m ago

Starlink signing deals with local firms to expand footprint

Starlink is steadily consolidating its presence in Bangladesh through a series of partnership agreements with local companies, with deals spanning ground station development, colocation and data centre services, core site hosting, transmission, and international internet gateway (IIG) facilities.

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Reforming the telecom licensing policy: loose ends that need tightening

The proposed Telecommunication Network & Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025 includes several forward-thinking provisions but also contains critical ambiguities

1m ago

Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore

However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025

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Reforming telecom taxation to accelerate digital inclusion and investment

Strengthening the sector through forward-looking policies and investment-friendly reforms will be instrumental in unlocking its full potential and accelerating national progress.

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Grameenphone faces fourth major network disruption since 2023

The operator experienced 4G network disruption for over half an hour today

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Robi teams up with FloSolar, GreenPower Asia for 100MW solar power plant

A special purpose vehicle will be formed for the development and operation of the plant

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Banglalink raises data, voice and bundle volumes by up to 25%

Banglalink has launched a new range of data packages, increasing the volume of data, voice minutes, and bundle allocations by up to 25 percent..Customers can now get 20 percent more data, 22 percent more voice minutes, and expanded bundle volumes under the updated plans, the third-largest

2m ago

Grameenphone first-quarter profit falls 53% amid data pricing pressures

Earnings per share declined to Tk 4.69 from Tk 9.91, according to the company’s financial statements.

2m ago

Telcos can now receive roaming charges in taka

The move aims to simplify the process for residents travelling abroad who require roaming services

2m ago

New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed

Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways

3m ago

AMTOB urges removal of VAT on SIM, e-SIM 

At the start of the fiscal year, the government raised the SIM tax by 50 percent to Tk 300. AMTOB also called for Supplementary Duty (SD) and Surcharge (SC) removal on telecom services. 

3m ago