Ranks Tel, a non govt. land phone
operator, founded back in 2005 with CDMA technology; has recently re-instigated
their operations after a long period, of two years gap. Initially the network
covered Dhaka and Chittagong regions, but plans to spread its network to
Sylhet, Bogra and Khulna. In order to promote the re-launch, the operator also
offered various interesting packages, such as Kotha, Nukhut and Astha. The
operator had a total of approximately three lakh customers, when it was shut
down in 2010; out of which a total of 20,000 loyal old customers already
registered for the new service and, more are under process.
The company was shut down due to license
cancelling for allegedly unauthorized voice over internet protocol, VoIP, by the
Bangladesh Telecommunication regulatory Commission, BTRC. Shortly before which
the operator had also launched mobile phone services although with limited
mobility.
Ranks Tel has invested more than 400
crore taka in this business in our country. The officials express doubt about
the decision of the cancelling instead of encouraging the local business
entrepreneurship. The problem that concerns them the most now is connecting
calls to mobile operators, since most of the calls are intended mobile operators.
The charge for interconnectivity has
reduced from 0.9 taka to 0.22 taka. The government however has declared to
release a different tariff plan for land phone operators, which undoubtedly provides
them with the opportunity to offer lower call charges compared to those of
previous ones.
All the Rangs Toshiba showrooms, for
consumer convenience will also act as customer care for the subjective Ranks
Tel.
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