Teletalk

Mobile subscriber numbers fell drastically in August

Following the trend of July, the number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh dropped significantly in August..The mobile network operators -- Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- collectively lost about 18 lakh customers, taking the total mobile subscriber base to 19.24 crore..

Teletalk launches new package for Gen Z

Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, has recently launched a new package named Gen Z.

Complaints bring no solutions for most Teletalk users

A staggering majority of customers of state-run telecom operator Teletalk are getting no solutions even after logging complaints through the call centre of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

Teletalk hamstrung by weak power backup

A significant portion of Teletalk's mobile network towers lacks adequate battery backup systems, exacerbating customer frustrations with its unreliable service and contributing to a steady decline in its subscriber base.

GP, Robi, Teletalk receive unified licences

The annual fee for the licence was Tk 10 crore with a 15-year validity

Regulator to audit Teletalk, BTCL

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will audit Teletalk and Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited (BTCL) to unearth the amount of dues owed to the regulator by the state-run telecom companies.

Teletalk was born 19 years ago. It turned a profit only for two years

Despite starting off with a strong momentum and goodwill, Teletalk failed to become consistently profitable

BTCL, Teletalk asked to clear dues of Tk 3,000cr

BTRC demanded payments from Teletalk and BTCL to clear dues of Tk 3,000 crore, a staggering amount

Teletalk, BTCL ordered to clear Tk 3,000 crore dues

The two will also face information system audits within this month

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Banglalink, Teletalk to allow customers to use each other's networks

The two operators announced national roaming field trial

May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023

Mobile subscriber numbers grow for 3rd straight month

Mobile subscriber numbers witnessed a solid growth in March, thanks to a strong performance by all but state-owned operator Teletalk. 

August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022

Teletalk’s dues to govt pile up

State-run mobile network operator Teletalk has yet again failed to pay fees to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for the spectrum it acquired in the latest auction. 

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

Save dollars: PM orders suspension of Teletalk’s 5G project

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered the suspension of Tk 236 crore 5G project of Teletalk to keep the country’s foreign exchange reserves stable.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

‘Banglalink has fastest download speed, Grameenphone consistent quality’

Banglalink wins with a score of 10 Mbps, 1.2 Mbps ahead of second placed Grameenphone, while Robi and TeleTalk are in third and fourth place, respectively, with scores of 6.8 Mbps and 4.4 Mbps respectively, according to the report.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Over 65 lakh SIM users left Dhaka to celebrate Eid-Ul-Azha

Mustafa Jabbar, the Posts and Telecommunications Minister, recently announced that more than 65 lakh SIM-card holders left the capital city of Dhaka on July 8 and July 9, to celebrate the holy occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha through a Facebook post.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

More than 35 lakh SIM users left Dhaka for Eid on July 8

Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar recently announced that more than 35 lakh SIM-card holders left the capital city of Dhaka on Friday, July 8, to celebrate the holy occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha through a Facebook post. 

June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

GP, Robi, Banglalink, Teletalk fined Tk 7.65 crore for illegal VoIP

The Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) fined state-run Teletalk Tk 5 crore, Robi Axiata Tk 2 crore, Grameenphone Tk 50 lakh and Banglalink Tk 15 lakh.

April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

Robi, BL, Teletalk want additional spectrum allocation during shutdown period

Three mobile carriers – Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- want more spectrum allocation to serve their customers better during the shutdown situation, as usage has increased by 30 per cent over normal.

April 2, 2018
April 2, 2018

Teletalk plans 4G launch in Aug, with just Tk 200cr

Teletalk is preparing to launch fourth generation (4G) mobile service, albeit in big cities, with optimum visibility by August and plans to invest only Tk 200 crore from its own funds to develop 1,100 or around a fourth of its network sites.