Banglalink has won the Ookla Speedtest Award as the "fastest mobile network" in Bangladesh for the sixth consecutive time.
With a speed score of 23.49, Banglalink clinched the top spot on Ookla's Speedtest report for Q3-Q4 2022. Based on millions of results obtained through the Ookla Speedtest app each day, it gives a comprehensive view of worldwide network performance, quality, and accessibility.
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The award was handed over to the Banglalink leadership team led by its chief executive officer Erik Aas at the Mobile World Congress in Spain's Barcelona.
Banglalink said it expanded its network coverage by around 40 percent last year, increasing total sites to more than 14,500.
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Erik said: "Winning the prestigious award for the sixth consecutive time in three years is a testament to our consistent focus on network quality. The fastest internet speed has been a core advantage of our network for years, and now with a nationwide presence, many more customers will enjoy all the benefits of our network."
Doug Suttles, chief executive officer of Ookla, said, "Ookla's Speedtest Awards recognises the most outstanding fixed broadband and mobile operators across the globe for their unparalleled speed and performance. We are thrilled to present Banglalink the Fastest Mobile Network award in Bangladesh, as their exceptional Q3-Q4 2022 performance has earned them this distinction."
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