Earlier this year, Banglalink had applied for temporary permission to use its allocated 1920-1925 and 2110-2115 MHz spectrum on the Starlink network. In May, BTRC gave approval for experimental service.
Banglalink found that satellite-to-mobile technology can play a vital role in ensuring connectivity in the most remote areas of Bangladesh, including hilly areas, river islands, coastal islands and offshore marine areas.
Moreover, it can serve as a reliable option for emergency communication during natural disasters like cyclones, floods and earthquakes.
Banglalink chief corporate and regulatory affairs officer Taimur Rahman told Prothom Alo that the initial test results have been positive. If the service is launched commercially, SMS and over-the-top (OTT) messaging will be supported in the first phase, with voice and data services planned for later phases.