Grammeenphone eyes best 4G services for customers in Bangladesh
by Multimedia Correspondent Musharraf Hossain Ahmed
DHAKA, Feb. 13 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh’s biggest mobile operator Grameenphone has acquired 5 MHz spectrum on 1800 band
at the spectrum auction, held Tuesday by Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory
Commission (BTRC) at USD 31 million per megahertz (MHz).
Michael Foley, Grameenphone CEO, told journalists at a press conference in Dhaka that “This additional spectrum combined with our
technology neutral spectrum has placed Grameenphone on a firm footing to provide the
best 4G experience on the most modern network in the country.”
The 1800 MHz band is the most suited spectrum for 4G/LTE rollout and GP’s acquisition
firmly consolidates its leadership position. Earlier the company had applied for
technology neutrality across its entire 2G spectrum and has received approval from the
regulator.
Grameenphone has modernized its network, enabling future-forward technology that will
allow its customers to experience buffer free HD video and live TV streaming, crystal-
clear video calling, and super-fast downloads on its unbeatable network. Customers are
encouraged to convert their existing 3G SIMs to 4G-enabled SIMs to get the best of GP’s
modern network.
The Grameenphone CEO thanked the BTRC, the telecom ministry, and the government of
Bangladesh for successfully concluding the spectrum auction and sought cooperation in
rolling out a quality 4G network around the country. “By facilitating the auction the
government has taken a big step towards the Implementation of Digital Bangladesh. We
hope it will also pave the way for a successful 4G rollout and ensure business viability by
adopting rational policies.”
Reiterating that GP has always been known for its superior network and quality of
service, Michael Foley stressed, “we are not going to compromise on customer
experience when we launch 4G.”
Caption: Grameenphone CEO Michael Foley along with other officials posing for the
media on the 4G track. Michael Foley announced that the company was ready to launch
4G as soon as the license handover and was committed to provide best customer
experience on a new modernized network.