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2018-02-13
Bangladesh+spectrum-LTE-13-FEB-18+%28E%29.pdf
GTH Press Release – Bangladesh spectrum-LTE (13-FEB-18) (EN)
BANGLALINK ACQUIRES ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM AND 4G/LTE
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Amsterdam, 13 February 2018 - VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) and Global
Telecom Holding S.A.E (EGX: GTHE.CA), announce that Banglalink, their wholly-owned subsidiary in
Bangladesh, has been awarded technology neutral spectrum in the 1800 and 2100 MHz bands.
As a result of the auction conducted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission,
Banglalink will acquire:
• 5.6 MHz paired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band; and
• 5 MHz paired spectrum in the 2100 MHz band.