Robi, the largest 4G network operator with the advanced 4.5G technology, has celebrated the milestone of having reached 1.0 million subscribers.
In the fourth-generation arena, Robi is the first mobile phone operator to reach this milestone in the country.
Minister for Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology (MoPT&IT), Mustafa Jabbar attended the ceremony as the chief guest. State Minister, ICT Division, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, was present on the occasion as the special guest.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited’s Managing Director, Engr. Mahfuz Uddin Ahmad was present as the guest of honour.
Besides, high officials from Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited were also present on the occasion.
Robi’s Managing Director and CEO, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed along with the Management Council members of the company were also present to celebrate this coveted milestone.
Since the launching of the 4.5G service in February, Robi has so far expanded its 4.5G network in 424 thanas with more than 4,700 4.5G sites. This phenomenal network expansion took place following the launch of the service on 20 February. On that very day, the service was launched in all the 64 districts of the country, making it the largest ever roll-out of a new technology in the country.
Meanwhile, another 0.4 million subscribers have subscribed to the Airtel 4G+ service so far.
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