Bangladesh Telecoms Overview

Rapid Growth A Transformative Impact on the Economy BD Innovators in global telecoms Helping Bangladeshs Capital Market Development Greater Future Investor Focus on Telco Sector

What is Telecommunication?
Transmitting and Receiving Datas
Through wireless stations Satellite Cable Connections

Telecom Companies
Consisting Of Multinational Companies
Grameen Phone Bangla Link Robi Airtel City Cell Teletalk

Market Size and Compatibility

Small Market, Increased Demand Densely Populated Market Requirement for cell phone increasing Easy to Control due to market size

Current Facilities
2G network Data MMS WAP Internet

Upcoming Facilities
3G Network Video Calling High Bandwidth Internet

Interactive Facilities
Handset Charge Point STAR Customers Special Rate Talk time News Update Music Caller Tune

Employment Creation
Direct Employment
In the Office Call Centres Customer Care Centres

Indirect Employment
Distributor Recharge Point Balance Recharge

Employment Creation

Contribution Of Mobile Industry

Access to communications Mobile remittance Productivity Reduce Transaction Costs Provide Opportunities for Business Expansion Encourage Entrpreneurialism Improve The Ability To Search For Employment Facilitate Mobile Banking

Contribution Of Mobile Industry

Key Drivers of Mobile Penetration Rates

Relative Wealth e.g. GNP per capita Quality, availability, and pricing for T&T Service Innovative Service Offerings The Intensity of competition Variations Between National markets The Price of a Handset Acquisition Price of a SIM card

Key Opportunities
Expand Valued Added Services (VAS) Convergence will become more important Infrastructure Sharing

Challenges License Uncertainty and 3G Opportunity

Clarity on Process and terms of Telecom License Renewal 3G Networks are Expected to Significantly enhance user Experience 3G License Uncertainty

Challenges Taxation and Regulations

Bangladesh mobile telecoms consumers suffer one of the highest levels of taxation The Recent amendment to the Telecoms Act might increase the risks of arbitrary regulatory interventions

Challenges Taxation and Regulations

Telecoms sector major tax contributor

Conclusion
Rapid Mobile Phone Growth Should Continue New technologies should be introduce Competition shouldnt be interwind Industry merging for less resources