Telecom

Telecom

BTRC cancels licences of 334 ISPs, others

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has revoked the licences of 334 internet service providers (ISPs), business process outsourcing (BPO), telecommunication value added services (TVAS) and vehicle tracking services (VTS) mainly for failing to comply with regulatory rules for licence renewal.

2w ago

BTRC lifts bar on local cache for faster internet

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday repealed a directive it had passed in 2021 restricting small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs) from installing cache servers for their network..This policy reversal is expected to enhance internet spee

3w ago

Robi launches video chat support for speech, hearing-impaired customers

This service will connect the users with agents trained in sign language from 10 am to 7pm daily

1m ago

Banglalink launches AI-powered lifestyle pack RYZE

Banglalink has launched a new digital lifestyle prepaid package, styled “RYZE”, aimed at empowering young users with a dynamic digital experience..Aligning with the government’s vision to support youth through upskilling opportunities, the new pack provides AI-powered productivity tools fo

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BTRC to issue more NTTN licences if needed

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue more Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences if services to customers are compromised as the regulator prioritises service quality, said BTRC Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Md Emdad Ul Bari yesterday.

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BASIS appoints M Rashidul Hasan as new president

The association also outlines roadmap for reforms, elections

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Robi Axiata’s profit rises 78% in Q3

The telecom operator made Tk 188.7 crore in Jul-Sep this year from Tk 106 crore in the same period last year

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Grameenphone gets new chief corporate affairs officer

Tanveer Mohammad’s appointment comes into effect on November 1 this year

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Banglalink introduces tourist SIM

The third-biggest network carrier has introduced six packages with validity between seven days and 30 days for both physical SIM cards and e-SIM.

1y ago

GP propels growth in country’s mobile subscriber base

Mobile subscriber numbers witnessed growth in May thanks to a strong performance by the top operator, Grameenphone.

1y ago

EC's biometric verification system restored after 55 hours

Difficulties in accessing the system began at 8.30pm on June 18

1y ago

No SIM sales for 2 days for NID server outage

People have not been able to purchase SIMs and related services over the last two days as mobile phone operators have been unable to verify buyer information due to difficulties in accessing the national identification (NID) database server at the Election Commission (EC). 

1y ago

Mobile operators face trouble to provide service for EC's NID server problem

People are facing problem in purchasing SIMs and get other services as mobile phone operators can not verify the buyer’s information due to problem in NID database server at the Election Commission.

1y ago

Grameenphone launches tourist SIM for first time in Bangladesh

The Tourist SIM enables short-term visitors to enjoy seamless connectivity without having to pay excessive roaming and other charges.

1y ago

Grameenphone to halve carbon emission by 2030

The operator is taking 2019 emissions as the baseline

1y ago

Most mobile data users want fixed floor price, fewer packages

Setting a fixed floor price for data, decreasing the number of packages and providing flexible plans that carry forward are priority demands of mobile internet users in Bangladesh, according to a survey.

1y ago

HC rejects Robi Axiata's petition in former CEO's lawsuit

Robi now has to give answer to Mahtab's lawsuit

1y ago

Women's higher participation in internet governance a must now

Experts say at Bangladesh Youth Internet Governance Forum 2023

1y ago