Bangladesh
5G | Bangladesh 5G launched experimentally in Bangladesh
Own representative, Dhaka, 13 December: To accelerate the journey of digital transformation and enable all the customers of the country to enjoy the latest benefits of fifth generation (Five G) mobile technology, Tele talk Bangladesh has launched Five-G service in the country on a trial basis. The service was launched experimentally on Sunday (December 12) night at the Radisson Hotel in the capital with a program titled 'New Era with 5G'.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, ICT Adviser to the Prime Minister, inaugurated the experimental Five-G service by virtually joining the event as the chief guest. On the occasion, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted through video message. Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Mustafa Jabbar and Chairman of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications AKM Rahmatullah MP were present as special guests.
Initially, Five-G network was set up at six sites in collaboration with Huawei and Nokia. The sites where the sites have been set up are: Bangladesh Secretariat, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban area, Prime Minister's Office, Bangabandhu Memorial, Savar National Memorial and Tungipara Bangabandhu Cemetery in Gopalganj.
The Five G network will be expanded at the district level in the near future. Tele talk plans to launch Five-G on 200 sites by next year. The Five-G service can be used through Five G supported smartphones. In this case customers do not have to change SIM.
At the event, guests gained experience on Internet speeds, low latency, virtual or augmented reality services using Five G technology. Compared to the Forge service, the speed of the FiveG will increase by almost 20 times and the latency will decrease by 1 in 10. Tele talk has received permission from BTRC to use 60 MHz spectrum to provide Five G services.
