Grameenphone today announced that it will launch 3G for its customers in Chittagong in the first half of October. This was told in a press conference to announce the company's plans to launch 3G in Chittagong.

Grameenphone is planning to give 3G coverage in selected areas of Chittagong City by October at the same time when some parts of Dhaka City will come under 3G.

“We know the importance of Chittagong as the business Capital of Bangladesh and we want introduce quality 3G services here along with Dhaka,” said Allan Bonke, CMO, Grameenphone.
 
Agrabad area will be covered first in October. Other parts of the City will be covered gradually like Khulshi by mid November, Pahartoli and Kotwali along with Cox's Bazar town, beach and Saint Martin island by 3rd week of December. Remaining areas of the like Halishahar, CEPZ, Potenga, will come under coverage by the end of December. Some areas outside the city like Chittagong University and Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), will also be covered by the end of December.

The company will introduce affordable 3G packages and devices to meet the demand of its different customer segments.
Grameenphone acquired 10 MHz of 3G-spectrum in an auction arranged by BTRC recently, more than any of the participating competitors. The spectrum, which is part of the 2100 MHz-band, will enable the roll out of a nationwide 3G-network with enhanced capacity and instant mobile internet access for all customers.

Grameenphone started its operation in 1997 and was the first telecom operator to expand its network around the country. It was also first in introducing mobile internet and is currently the largest provider of internet services.

Speaking on the occasion Grameenphone's CCAO, Mahmud Hossain, said: “Grameenphone is known for its high quality network and services, we are committed to providing the same for 3G.”

Head of Corporate Communications Tahmeed Azizul Huq said that Grameenphone will work to uphold Telenor Group's commitment to make internet accessible to all Asians under its coverage. Telenor Group, the largest shareholder of Grameenphone, has experience from serving millions of customers in European and Asian markets with 3G and 4G services. Telenor experience and expertise will greatly help Grameenphone to deliver quality service to its customers.

Grameenphone is the largest telecom operator in Bangladesh, with coverage all over the country and over 44 million subscribers. It is the largest listed company and highest tax payer of the country.

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