Telecom

Telecom

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company crosses 4 Tbps bandwidth supply milestone

Previously, on April 28 this year, BSCPLC had crossed the 3 Tbps mark

1d ago

Robi’s profit doubles in Apr–Jun

The telecom operator made Tk 257 crore profit in three months

6d ago

New telecom policy won’t force foreign firms to share ownership

The government’s new telecom licensing policy will not compel mobile operators to dispose of 15 percent of their ownership to local partners, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser with executive authority over posts, telecommunications, and ICT.

3w ago

BTRC directs telcos to provide 1GB free internet on July 18

Mobile phone operators have been instructed to notify users in advance via SMS

3w ago

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

1m 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

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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

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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.

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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

6m 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%

6m ago

Mobile phone talktime, internet to be costlier

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

6m 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

7m 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

7m 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.

8m 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

8m 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

8m 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

8m ago

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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