Robi goes big on internet access

DHAKA, April 19 (NsNewsWire) —  Robi has embarked on a massive project to enable internet access using WiFi hotspots across Bangladesh. Over the next 6 months, the company is to provide high-speed WiFi service in 500 top restaurants, cafes and retail outlets; 100 educational institutions; 10 public places (airports and railway stations) and over 350 buses, taxis and trains.

Robi subscribers who have purchased a mobile internet pack of at least 1 GB would be eligible to receive free allowance of WiFi quota. In the buses, taxis and trains, WiFi will be available to all users with WiFi-enabled devices. In the future, Robi will offer various data bundles with WiFi quotas.

Axiata’s Bangladeshi operator has formed strategic partnerships with AccessTel, Qubee and Aamra for deploying and maintaining the WiFi hotspots. For rolling out WiFi in the buses and taxis, Robi has partnered with Coalesce. The declaration came at the Robi WiFi launching event that took place today at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.

Hon’ble State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Division, Begum Tarana Halim, MP was present at the launching ceremony as the chief guest. Robi’s Managing Director & CEO, Supun Weerasinghe and Chief Corporate and People Officer (CCPO), Matiul Islam Nowshad along with a number of high officials of the company were also present on the occasion. High officials from the WiFi hotspot partner organizations were present as well.

WiFi technology is very efficient in providing high-speed internet to the indoor users. The data traffic generated from the WiFi hotspots complements the operators’ 3G network enabling them to better manage the data traffic on their own networks. This, in turn, helps in offering better internet experience to the users on the operators’ network.

Terming quality of service as one of the major concern for the government, the Hon’ble State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Division, Begum Tarana Halim, MP praised Robi’s initiative to take quality internet service to the masses using WiFi technology. As the citizens become more accustomed to digital lifestyle, she thought that this measure will suitably address people’s growing demand for high speed data service.