Telecom

Telecom

Truely secures $2m to accelerate global expansion

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

1w 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.

2w ago

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

2w ago

IGW operators now want to route international SMSs

The international gateways urged the BTRC to give them the authorisation

2w ago

Govt sincere in developing telecom, IT sectors: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the interim government is sincere in developing country’s telecommunication and information technology (IT) sectors and it has ensured transparency and accountability in all the activities of these sectors.

3w 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

3w ago

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.

4w ago

Grameenphone faces fourth major network disruption since 2023

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

4w ago

BTRC initiates telecom licensing reforms for better services

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has launched efforts to reform the country’s telecom licensing regime to align with contemporary demands.

4m ago

Excessive taxation barrier to affordable internet in rural areas: experts

The government's excessive taxation is the primary barrier to affordable internet access for rural communities in Bangladesh, experts said yesterday..When a mobile phone user buys a Tk 100 worth internet package, over Tk 60 goes directly into the government's pocket, they said..Since

4m ago

Stakeholders outraged by proposed tax hike on mobile phone use

If implemented, total tax burden on mobile phone users will be around 56.3%

5m ago

Mobile phone talktime, internet to be costlier

The NBR will increase supplementary duty on mobile phone usage by 3 percentage points

5m ago

Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition

Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer

5m ago

Robi gets acting CEO, as Rajeev Sethi moves to a new role within Axiata

Riyaaz Rasheed, current CFO, will be the acting CEO with effect from February 1 of 2025

5m ago

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.

6m 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

6m 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

6m 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

7m ago