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BTRC reminds users of least-promoted service: 'Do Not Disturb' for promo texts!
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has asked mobile phone users to use the "Do Not Disturb" service to stop receiving unwanted and promotional texts on phones.
Mobile phone users often receive phone calls and messages that they do not want. Although such messages are sometimes meant for informing people, they can be annoying to many users.
Following the instructions of the BTRC, the mobile operators launched the option of blocking promotional SMSs for the customers several years ago.
However, unaware of the service, many customers still complain to the regulator about the nuisance texts.
So, the BTRC has started sensitising people about the solution that already exists for the problem.
Anyone who does not want to receive promotional SMS on their mobile can dial the following short code and activate the Do Not Disturb service, the regulator said in a statement on Saturday.
To stop it, Grameenphone users will have to dial *121*1101#, Banglalink users *121*8*6# and for Robi and Airtel it is *7#.
Community Bank, Robi launch device bundle offer
Community Bank Bangladesh and Robi have recently launched a handset bundle campaign for the financial institution's employees and the members of the Bangladesh Police who have accounts with it.
The offer comes with a zero-interest EMI option. This unique partnership between Community Bank and Robi also enhances their ongoing collaboration on various innovative digital solutions.
Robi Managing Director and CEO Mahtab Uddin Ahmed and Community Bank Managing Director and CEO Masihul Huq Chowdhury recently signed an agreement in this connection in the capital, read a press release issued on Monday.
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Robi celebrates 50 years of Bangladesh with 'Amar Shadhinotar Awaz'
Robi has launched the year-long campaign "Amar Shadhinotar Awaz" to mark the 50 years of Bangladesh's independence.
The campaign targets collecting sounds of everyday life which they identify with as meaning of independence in their own lives.
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An aspiring cricketer may identify independence with the sweet sound of a perfectly timed shot; for a self-independent woman, it may be the sound of typing a computer while doing her own freelance work.
To participate in the campaign, one needs to simply record a sound that they identify with as the meaning of independence in their lives, and submit it through the Robi website, Robi Facebook Messenger. They can also upload the sound on social media platforms.
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A participant can submit multiple audio recordings using Google drive, YouTube links or directly recorded file using Facebook Messenger's voice recording option.
The submission process will continue until November 30 this year.
Robi deploys 4.5G technology in all its network sites
Robi has become the first operator to deploy 4.5G technology in all its network sites around the country.
The move clearly shows Robi’s intent on leading the fast-growing digital space with the best 4.5G service in the market, said a press release.
All of Robi’s 13,400 network sites are now 4.5G compatible. Through innovative use of Spectrum, Robi is now providing the widest 4.5G coverage in the country.
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As of February, 2021, 70% of Robi’s active base was using data service. With 50.6% 4.5G handset penetration in Robi’s network, its 4.5G service users are now consuming around 6GB 4.5G data per month.
Compared to 2019, Robi’s 4.5G subscribers, and 4.5G data consumption grew by 73% and 143% respectively, in 2020. While the data consumption keeps shooting up, Robi’s data price came down by 25% in 2020, compared to 2019.
Hailing this as a key milestone achievement, Robi’s Managing Director and CEO, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed said: “This is a testament to our commitment to deliver new experiences in the lives of our customers through advanced 4.5G technology.
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It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Robi will throughout the course of the current year be adding another 2,500+ sites to the network. We are now fully prepared to deliver Innovative digital lifestyle solutions to people from all walks of life.”
Robi exercised full benefit of Technology Neutrality by deploying 4.5G services in all available Spectrum bands namely 900Mhz, 1800Mhz and 2100Mhz to achieve the widest 4.5G coverage.
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Robi also operates largest Dynamic Spectrum Sharing network in the industry which helps the customer to enjoy faster internet and good voice quality in case of spectrum congestion.
To improve the data user experience in indoor, Robi increased indoor data population coverage by 20% through the largest deployment of state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900Mhz band to complement its 4.5G services in 1800Mhz and 2100Mhz bands.
BTRC chief: Coordination key to turning things around in telecom
A lot of work has been done in the telecom sector, but a great deal of work remains to be done, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder said on Sunday.
BUBT, Robi sign MoU for low-cost internet data pack
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Robi Axiata Limited to provide the students of BUBT with high-speed internet data for their online class and exams at a relatively low cost.
Robi set to make capital market debut Dec 24
Robi Axiata Limited, the country’s leading digital service provider, is going to hit the trading floors in Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges on December 24.