Grameenphone restores 3G and 4G services across Bangladesh

Bangladesh telecoms operator Grameenphone has reinstated 3G and 4G networks, allowing people to access mobile internet services across the country, Norway’s Telenor told Reuters on Monday.

Grameenphone had appealed to the government for the immediate and full restoration of mobile internet services, Telenor said in an emailed statement.

Voice and SMS connectivity had been maintained throughout the recent political turmoil even as mobile internet services were disconnected, the company added.

“Access to the internet is crucial for individuals and businesses across Bangladesh, who rely on it for fundamental day-to-day activities and access to essential services,” the Norwegian company said.

Telenor holds a majority stake in Grameenphone.

The Bangladesh operator had 85 million subscriptions at the end of June this year, according to Telenor. Reuters