Govt to introduce satellite internet

Govt to introduce satellite internet

The present government is on its way to introduce satellite internet as the telecom regulator has sought public opinion for finalization of the draft guidelines so the country could reap the sacrifice of martyrs in July-August mass uprising.
Officials familiar with the process said the move might unleash new opportunities for bridging digital divides alongside backhauling, disaster management and customer data utilization as it could pave the way for world leading companies like Elon Musk Starlink and others to enter the Bangladesh market.
The telecom regulator -Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) - on October 29 uploaded the draft regulatory and licensing guidelines for NGSO Satellite Service Operator on its website, seeking opinion by November 18 to finalize the guidelines.