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Al-Amin Dewan

Al-Amin Dewan is a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of experience in news reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial leadership, with a strong focus on Bangladesh's ICT, Telecom, and Technology sectors.
BTRC sets minimum 4G speed at 10 Mbps, increases monitoring
BTRC sets minimum 4G speed at 10 Mbps, increases monitoring
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BTRC sets minimum 4G speed at 10 Mbps, increases monitoring

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the Quality of Service (QoS) guidelines to ensure the standard of telecom services. According to the new guidelines, operators must maintain a minimum 4G service speed of 10 Mbps in drive tests. The minimum call drop rate has also been reduced. Additionally, various service quality indicators have been enhanced. Operators are now required to submit monthly reports on these metrics.

Mobile operators fail to deliver 4G service in most of areas
Mobile operators fail to deliver 4G service in most of areas
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Mobile operators fail to deliver 4G service in most of areas

A recent drive test by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in three districts has revealed that in most areas, 4G network coverage was unavailable. Among the private operators, Grameenphone—the country’s largest by subscriber base—recorded the highest lack of 4G coverage, with 58% of the tested areas showing no access.

‘Ploy’ to realise Tk800cr puts BTRC in trouble
BTRC
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‘Ploy’ to realise Tk800cr puts BTRC in trouble

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is allegedly attempting to extract Tk 8oo crore by ‘strategically’ holding on to spectrum it received for free.