Where there is supposed to be one mobile handset against one IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, there are 1 million in Bangladesh. This sensational information about the manipulation of the handset business was given by Brigadier General Md. Aminul Haque, Director General of the Spectrum Division of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), at a seminar in Dhaka on Thursday. He said that about 5 million handsets have been found against just 5 IMEI numbers in Bangladesh. That is, there are about 1 million mobile handsets against one IMEI.…
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GP and Robi Move Toward Arbitration to Settle Dispute
GP and Robi Move Toward Arbitration to Settle Dispute To get rid of the complexity of the case, the country’s two top mobile operators Grameenphone (GP) and Robi Axiata are seeking a compromise on the outstanding audit objections. In the middle of this year, both operators applied to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) calling for the settlement of the matter through arbitration. BTRC is also now considering resolving the matter through compromise. 10 years ago, the telecom sector regulatory body BTRC conducted an audit of Grameenphone and Robi. From…
Read MoreThe era of illegal mobile phones is over
The NEIR system is going to be launched from December 16 to prevent the use of unregistered mobile phones and ensure security in the telecommunications sector. If it is launched, the use of unregistered, stolen or unauthorized imported mobile phones will be completely stopped on the country’s mobile network. The government has made such an announcement. After hearing this news, many are quite worried. Are you wondering, will my mobile phone also be stopped? Or is the mobile phone set in your hand registered? Know some things, it will put…
Read MoreHow old and new mobile phones will be registered after December 16
Desk Report: The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) is being launched to prevent the government’s revenue loss of Tk 5 billion, control financial fraud and theft. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is going to take steps to strengthen the country’s security system and revenue protection by stopping the use of illegal mobile handsets. The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) will be implemented in the country on December 16. As a result of this new system, no mobile phone with illegal or cloned IMEI will be able to connect to…
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