Posts and Telecommunication Minister Advocate Shahara Khatun formally launched the 3.5 G network of private mobile phone operator Robi here on Sunday. Dignitaries from the government and diplomatic corps were present at the function held at Robi’s Gulshan corporate office.
However, the 3.5 G service will not be commercially available to Robi subscribers until October. Addressing the function, Robi Axiata CEO & Managing Director Michael Kuehner said the 3G service marks the beginning of the next phase of Bangladesh’s telecom growth story and will elevate the telecom sector at par with most advanced telecom markets in the world. “Our priority is a quality customer experience rather than just a speedy execution,” he said. Explaining that the 3.5G network at launch is limited, the area will be expanded over quick phases to test 3.5G network efficacy before the commercial launch of services, said Robi Chief Technology Officer, A.K.M. Morshed, adding that Robi’s priority is “to ensure that the customer
experience with 3.5G services is in no way compromised.” Robi has partnered with world-class European technology venders to roll out its
new network. Over the next several weeks Robi will actively roll out its 3.5G network through phased commercial launches across the country
and introduce attractive and affordable data packages for customers.
Robi is currently waiting for 3.5G tariff approvals from the regulatory authorities after which the company will commence its commercial launch. – UNB
