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Bangladeshi cellphone operators now offer an unlimited data plan

All mobile providers in Bangladesh have launched an unlimited internet data bundle. Teletalk is the first provider to provide an internet bundle with an unlimited term. Since last March, Teletalk has had two fully functional data packages. The rest of the carriers have now begun offering indefinite data bundles as well. Allow me to state upfront that the only infinite data plan offered by Teletalk will be genuinely limitless in size. Because ...

Robi brings 4G modem-router for uninterrupted data connectivity

  Leading digital services provider, Robi Axiata Limited has introduced a 4G portable WiFi router- XTRA PR50, and a 4G modem- XTRA U30 to cater to the growing demand for data connectivity and uninterrupted internet network experience.

The 4G modem and WiFi router are priced at 2,199 takas, and 3,149 takas respectively. Customers can enjoy 4GB of data as a bonus with seven days validity with the purchase of any of the broadband devices. Customers can purchase any Robi regular data offers to use in the 4G modem or router.<...

Axiata Game Hero season ends

Robi & Airtel, both the brands of the leading digital company, Robi Axiata Limited have successfully concluded the second international online mobile gaming competition in Bangladesh, titled, “Axiata Game Hero Season 2”. The event recently took place in Dhaka. Playing in multi-player format, the champion team received ninety-three thousand taka as prize money. Teams securing the second and third position received eighty-one thousand and sixty-eight thousand taka respectively in the second edition of national...

Robi takes strident steps towards sustainable growth

Riding on 9.7% revenue growth from last quarter, Robi ended the third quarter of this year with a profit of 38.9 crore taka. Consistent focus on innovation and analytics raised Robi’s revenue for the third quarter to 1,934 crore taka. Considering Robi’s effective tax rate of 77.06% for the first nine months of this year, the company’s profit of 116 crore taka for the period clearly indicates that Robi is run with excellent operational efficiency. Had it not been for the crushing 2% minimum turnover tax, this profit figure would have looked far more appealing.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS – Q3’20

Robi 4.5G network in country over 11,000 Sites

Robi has become the first mobile operator to have on-aired more than 11,000 4.5G sites in the country. This firmly puts Robi as the undisputed market leader in 4.5G network in Bangladesh. Robi has achieved this coveted milestone by expanding its 4.5G network to each and every Upazilla of the country. This means- Robi’s 4.5G network now ensures 80% population coverage. In other words, every four out of five citizens of the country are now being served by Robi’s video strong 4.5G network. Using the dynamic spectrum techno...

UCB, Robi sign corporate deal

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) and Robi have signed a corporate agreement recently. This comprehensive agreement paves the way for UCB to significantly enhance its ability to provide better customer service using Robi’s digital solutions. UCB and Robi signs corporate agreementUCB’s Managing Director & CEO, Mr. A. E. Abdul Muhaimen and Robi’s Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizatio...