Tk 610cr Teletalk expansion project on cards

Aiming to offer better and quality services, the government is going to take a fresh project for the state-owned cellular phone operator Teletalk to expand and modernise its network, reports BSS
“Good news is waiting for the Teletalk, as the government has adopted a new development project involving Tk 610 crore for the operator to strengthen its network,” State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim told BSS.
She said the implementation of the project would strengthen, expand and improve the service quality of the operator which would also pave the way for offering different government services through it.
Besides, posts and telecommunications division (PTD) secretary Faizur Rahman Chowdhury told the news agency that the PDT has already sent the Development Project Proforma (DPP) to the planning ministry for final nod of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC).
He said the project is expected to be placed at the next meeting of ECNEC.
Turning to the possible financing to the Teletalk, the state minister said they are exploring possible financiers for the operator to make it competent for competing with the existing private operators. “I am due to join World Economic Forum meeting in India next month where I would talk with the donors for financing to the Teletalk,” said Tarana Halim. On the other hand, discussion is going on with China Exim Bank, she said. “We are insisting the Chinese bank to provide us low-interest loan.”
“People would not be frustrated if it (Teletalk) switches to 4G/LTE after strengthening its network and developing other infrastructures,” said the state minister.
She said network expansion and modernization of Teletalk has become inevitable as the government is mulling to introduce “three-digit” emergency number for quick response to any call for help of citizens.
Mentioning that the much-awaited mobile number portability (MNP) service is going to be introduced by this year which would bring more competition in the market, Tarana Halim said the investment would help Teletalk to keep its strong presence in the market.

Tk 610cr Teletalk expansion project on cards

Aiming to offer better and quality services, the government is going to take a fresh project for the state-owned cellular phone operator Teletalk to expand and modernise its network, reports BSS Good news is waiting for the Teletalk, as the government has adopted a new development project involving Tk 610 crore for the operator to strengthen its network, State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim told BSS. She said the implementation of the project would strengthen, expand and improve the service quality of the operator which would also pave the way for offering different government services through it. Besides, posts and telecommunications division (PTD) secretary Faizur Rahman Chowdhury told the news agency that the PDT has already sent the Development Project Proforma (DPP) to the planning ministry for final nod of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). He said the project is expected to be placed at the next meeting of ECNEC. Turning to the possible financing to the Teletalk, the state minister said they are exploring possible financiers for the operator to make it competent for competing with the existing private operators. I am due to join World Economic Forum meeting in India next month where I would talk with the donors for financing to the Teletalk, said Tarana Halim. On the other hand, discussion is going on with China Exim Bank, she said. We are insisting the Chinese bank to provide us low-interest loan. People would not be frustrated if it (Teletalk) switches to 4G/LTE after strengthening its network and developing other infrastructures, said the state minister. She said network expansion and modernization of Teletalk has become inevitable as the government is mulling to introduce three-digit emergency number for quick response to any call for help of citizens. Mentioning that the much-awaited mobile number portability (MNP) service is going to be introduced by this year which would bring more competition in the market, Tarana Halim said the investment would help Teletalk to keep its strong presence in the market.