Ctg port gets 5G spectrum for smart port trial

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Mahmudul Hasan

The internet regulator has granted the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) temporary access to 20 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band to test a private 5G network aimed at transforming the Chattogram seaport into a smart port.Under a decision taken at a Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) meeting, the 20 MHz spectrum in the 3780 MHz to 3800 MHz band will be provided free of charge for a three-month trial period ending on 31 August.The CPA had earlier applied to the regulator for this allocation.The spectrum will be used to build a private 5G network designed to modernise port operations through high-speed, secure and reliable communications.According to BTRC application documents, the system will support port automation, remote crane operations, IoT-based logistics management, automated container handling and real-time monitoring of port activities.

BTRC technical teams will monitor and inspect spectrum use and the performance of private 5G applications throughout the trial. After completion, the CPA must submit a detailed report to the regulator on the results