en.Wedoany.com Reported - Grameenphone announced that it has begun deploying its recently acquired 700-MHz spectrum band network nationwide in Bangladesh.

This deployment is expected to significantly enhance indoor coverage and strengthen mobile coverage across the country, particularly in rural areas, helping to bridge the digital divide in Bangladesh.

Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone, stated that due to the wider propagation characteristics of the 700-MHz band, it will help the operator expand network coverage faster and more cost-effectively. In a statement, Azman said the 700-MHz band will play a crucial role in improving 4G performance, supporting higher data rates, lower latency, and better user experience, while preparing for future technologies such as 5G, AI, and IoT.

Grameenphone acquired 10 MHz of 700-MHz spectrum at a reserve price of 23.7 billion Bangladeshi Taka (approximately USD 193.8 million) in an auction held by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in January this year. Grameenphone was the sole bidder for this band, as Robi Axiata withdrew from the auction, and Banglalink and state-owned operator Teletalk declined to participate.

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