Airtel wins 5 Mhz of 3G spectrum for $105 mn in Bangladesh

Bharti Airtel's subsidiary in Bangladesh, Airtel Bangaldesh, has bagged 5 Mhz of third generation (3G) spectrum for $105 million in an auction. Airtel Bangladesh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel .

"Airtel is pleased to have been awarded 3G license in Bangladesh along with 5 Mhz of spectrum. Being an experienced 3G operator in the South Asia region, we are committed to enrich our customers' voice and data experience in Bangladesh through unique life style products and 3G services," the company said in a statement.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission sold 25 megahertz (MHz) of 3G airwaves for $525 million to four telecom operators which include Grameenphone, Robi Axiata, Airtel Bangladesh and Banglalink Digital Communications.

The country's largest mobile operator Grameenphone secured 10 Mhz of spectrum for $210 million while the remaining three acquired 5 Mhz each at a price of $105 million, the regulator said.

With 3G technology, users can have high-speed Internet access and video telephony on handset in the country.

With PTI inputs