Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Bangla Phone, NTTN, ITU, Optus 11, Telia, LMT and Tet, among others.
Bangla Phone Secures Bangladesh’s Seventh NTTN License to Expand Telecom Infrastructure
Bangla Phone has received government approval for a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) license, becoming the seventh company authorized to provide nationwide telecom transmission infrastructure in Bangladesh. The approval marks the first major telecom infrastructure license granted since the formation of the country’s new government after the company’s earlier application had been rejected. The NTTN license enables Bangla Phone to build and operate transmission networks that support mobile operators, internet service providers, and other telecom companies. The move is expected to strengthen national digital infrastructure, increase competition in transmission services, and improve connectivity by expanding high-capacity telecom backbone networks across Bangladesh.
ITU Rejects Australia’s Optus 11 Satellite Extension Request
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has rejected Australia’s request to extend the deployment deadline for the Optus 11 satellite, signaling a stricter approach to satellite spectrum management. Australia argued that delays in the Airbus-built satellite were beyond Optus’ control, but the ITU Radio Regulations Board ruled that selecting an untested satellite platform was a commercial decision whose risks were already known. The decision underscores tighter regulatory scrutiny of satellite deployment timelines and could affect Optus’ rights to its planned orbital position at 160 degrees east. The ruling also sends a broader message to global satellite operators about meeting deployment commitments despite manufacturing or technology-related delays.
Latvia Draws 23 Investors for Landmark Telecom Deal
Latvia has attracted 23 potential investors as it advances one of its largest corporate transactions in over 15 years, involving the acquisition of Telia’s stakes in telecom companies LMT and Tet. The government said strong international interest will allow it to select a strategic investor capable of supporting long-term technology development and economic growth. Company valuations are being finalized before binding offers are submitted, while Latvia’s security services will screen prospective investors before granting access to sensitive information. Supported by an international advisory team led by J.P. Morgan, the transaction is expected to reshape Latvia’s telecommunications sector and strengthen its digital infrastructure ambitions.
SHAFANA FAZAL
