Banglalink, Teletalk start to trial of network sharing
State-owned mobile phone operator Teletalk and the country's third largest mobile phone operator Banglalink on Tuesday announced to trial active sharing (roaming) service, which is a landmark move towards the active sharing of telecommunications network infrastructure for offering better services to the end users.
Following the successful national roaming field trial, this initiative will allow Teletalk subscribers to seamlessly switch to the Banglalink network in areas with coverage gaps. And the move will enable Teletalk to enhance its coverage and service quality through the Banglalink's network infrastructure within the areas.
State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak announced this groundbreaking service at the Independence Day at Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) Auditorium in the ICT Tower, Agargaon, said a press release of Banglalink.
Active Sharing ensures the optimization of resources by efficiently and effectively using telecom infrastructure, unlocking new opportunities in Bangladesh's telecommunication sector.
During the two-month pilot period, some 2,000 selected Teletalk postpaid and prepaid subscribers will have access to the Active Sharing (Roaming) service, enjoying seamless Voice, SMS, and Data Services through Banglalink's 4G network across Bangladesh.
This marks the first time in Bangladesh's history that two telecom service providers have collaborated to actively share network infrastructure, setting an example for future collaborations and infrastructure sharing aimed at enhancing the customer experience.
Looking ahead, upon the successful completion of the piloting, Banglalink and Teletalk will collaborate on the nationwide commercial launch of the Active Sharing (Roaming) service in the days ahead.
Zunaid Ahmed Palak said, "we aim to accelerate communication and economic progress by introducing a revolutionary concept of active sharing (national roaming) in Bangladesh's telecom sector."
"With this pioneering initiative from Banglalink and Teletalk, I am hopeful that future collaborations between government and non-government organizations will further accelerate our journey towards building a Smart Bangladesh," he added.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Chairman Engineer Md Mohiuddin Ahmed said that the piloting of the Active Sharing (Roaming) service further reinforces the potential of such partnerships.
"We will continue to facilitate this process for Banglalink and Teletalk and anticipate utilizing the insights gained from the field trial for a successful commercial launch," he added.
Banglalink CEO said that collaboration with Teletalk represents a significant milestone - the first of its kind in the nation.
"This agreement empowers Teletalk subscribers to utilize our network, featuring over 16,000 towers nationwide," he said, mentioning that recently, they have doubled their network coverage nationwide, supporting to the vision of a Smart Bangladesh.
Teletalk Managing Director AKM Habibur Rahman said that the piloting of the Active Sharing (Roaming) service represents a significant advancement in telecommunications industry in Bangladesh. "Teletalk is committed to providing subscribers with the highest quality of service, and this collaboration with Banglalink will further enhance connectivity for our customers," he added.
Source: BSS
