Communication update: Ranks Tel is back

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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