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The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday repealed a directive it had passed in 2021 restricting small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs) from installing cache servers for their network..This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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eGeneration to set up data centre for IDRA at Tk 15 crore

The data centre will be established within six to nine months

1y ago

Apple authorised reseller G&G launches experience store 'Gadget Studio'

The store is located at bti Landmark in Gulshan

1y ago

Regulator to cap mobile data prices

The telecom regulator is set to introduce fixed maximum tariff rates for mobile data packages with the aim of ensuring simple and affordable connectivity services for consumers.

1y ago

Star Business Report

Other PSP licensees in the country are iPay Systems, D Money Bangladesh, Recursion FinTech, Green & Red Technologies, and Progoti Systems.

1y ago

Nagad Finance PLC receives new NBFI licence

Nagad will now move to be an MFS under Nagad Finance

1y ago

Robi Axiata’s revenue rises 16% on strong data sales

Telecom operator Robi’s profit rises 5.45 per cent year-on-year Tk 42 crore in the January-March quarter of 2023.

1y ago

Oppo to shut down chip design unit

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo said it will shut down its chip design unit, citing uncertainties in the global economy and the smartphone industry.

1y ago

Robi Axiata makes Tk 42 crore profit in Jan-Mar

The company revenue rises 16.25% at the same time

1y ago

Control room opened to monitor telecom, internet services: BTRC

The contact numbers of the control room are +8801552-202854 and +8801552-202886

1y ago

iPhone maker buys huge site in India tech hub

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has bought a huge tract of land on the outskirts of Indian tech hub Bengaluru, the key Apple supplier said in a filing Tuesday as it looks to diversify production away from China.

1y ago