Banglalink has signed an agreement with Huawei to modernize its network across the country.
Erik Aas, chief executive officer of Banglalink, and Pan Junfeng, chief executive officer of Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations at a signing ceremony in Banglalink Head Office, Dhaka, according to a press release.
At the ceremony, Huseyin Turker, chief technology and information officer; Hasnat Reza Mahbub Alam, network service management director; KM Zakaria, procurement and supply chain director from Banglalink; Kevin Xu, chief technical officer; Tao Guangyao, chief operating officer; and Mizanur Rahman Khan Choudhury, account director from Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited also attended.
Under the agreement, Huawei’s advanced network equipment and technology infrastructure will be utilized in the Banglalink network to expand its 4G coverage and enhance network capacity over the next five years.
Banglalink has recently increased its total spectrum holdings to 80 MHz, which will be instrumental in its nationwide 4G expansion effort as well.
Erik Aas, chief executive officer, Banglalink, said: "Banglalink is currently undertaking a network modernization drive to ensure faster internet and quality digital services across the country. We are happy to have a world-class technology services provider like Huawei as our partner in this effort. I am confident that with their technical support and newly acquired spectrum, we shall be able to reach our target of making double-digit growth."
Pan Junfeng, chief executive officer, of Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh), said: "Huawei has been working in Bangladesh, pushing the ICT development of Bangladesh for more than 23 years. We are delighted to be a part of Banglalink’s endeavour to upgrade its network capacity. Our advanced network solutions will give an impetus to their efforts in this regard. This agreement is going to result in better network experiences at their customers’ end."
Banglalink is set to build around 3,000 new towers this year as part of its commitment to providing high-quality 4G services in all regions of the country.
