Banglalink - Bangladesh
Banglalink (Bangladesh) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Banglalink (Bangladesh). See the tables below for details.
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Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. is a leading mobile operator in Bangladesh, known for providing a strong and wide network across the country. The company is a subsidiary of Amsterdam-based Veon and has been expanding its 4G network, with significant growth in both population coverage and subscriber base. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, Banglalink's 4G network population coverage had increased from 60% to 88%, and its 4G subscriber base had grown from 8 million to 21.5 million.
Banglalink has also made headlines by shutting down its 3G network, a move aimed at focusing more resources on expanding its 4G services. This strategy aligns with global trends where many operators are shifting their focus from 3G to 4G and 5G technologies.
In terms of user experience, Banglalink has consistently performed well. According to Opensignal reports, Banglalink users have experienced the fastest average download speeds in Bangladesh, making it the outright winner of the Download Speed Experience award. Additionally, Banglalink excels in multiplayer mobile gaming and over-the-top voice apps, winning the Games Experience and Voice App Experience awards.
Overall, Banglalink is recognized for delivering seamless connectivity and innovative services, contributing to Bangladesh's digital transformation and the "Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041".
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Banglalink Bangladesh uses the 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for GSM services. This frequency band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the available information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Banglalink Bangladesh uses the 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for GSM services. This frequency band ranges from 1710 to 1880 MHz. |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Banglalink Bangladesh uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is utilized for UMTS services, supporting protocols such as UMTS and HSPA+. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Banglalink Bangladesh uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. The deployment date for this band is not specified. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | Banglalink Bangladesh uses the LTE B8 (900 MHz) frequency band for its 4G services. This frequency band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the available information. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Banglalink Bangladesh uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2018. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
