Bangladeshi Network Increases Peak-Hours Capacity

Ericsson has been selected by Orascom Telecom Holdings to supply, install and commission network radio equipment for the access network of its Bangladeshi subsidiary, Banglalink. This will be the first time that Ericsson and Orascom Telecom have worked together.

Initially, Ericsson will supply a package of network technology including radio base stations and base station controllers for the network in the capital city, Dhaka, and its surrounds. Banglalink's network covers almost one third of the country's 20 million mobile subscribers. Work will commence on further sites, in other regions, later this year.

The product range by Ericsson is tailor-made to suit the needs of operators in low ARPU markets like Bangladesh. This is also expected to enhance the overall quality performance of the access network, along with offering greater network coverage during peak hours

Rashid Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Banglalink, says: "I am pleased that we have the opportunity of partnering with Ericsson for the first time. This will ensure that the network gains the right technological building blocks as it moves in to the future."

Posted to the site on 19th June 2007