It is expected to strengthen network coverage in both urban and rural areas
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Mahmudul Hasan
The telecom regulator has decided to allocate additional lower-band spectrum to mobile operators through an auction process, aiming to improve network coverage, indoor connectivity and rural service quality.The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) made the decision at a recent meeting following recommendations from a technical committee tasked with comparing spectrum bands, setting prices and identifying cross-border interference issues, regulatory officials said.“The additional lower-band spectrum could help operators strengthen network coverage in both urban and rural areas,” said Major General (retd) Md Emdad-Ul-Bari, chairman of the BTRC.Spectrum refers to the radio frequencies used to transmit mobile signals. Lower-band spectrum with frequencies below around 1,000 MHz is particularly valuable because signals travel farther and penetrate walls more effectively than higher-frequency bands. This allows operators to cover wider areas using fewer towers, cutting infrastructure costs while improving service quality.
