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Teletalk (Bangladesh) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Teletalk (Bangladesh). See the tables below for details.

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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited is a state-owned mobile phone operator in Bangladesh, established in 2004. It is the fourth largest mobile phone operator in the country and operates under the brand name "Teletalk." Here are some key points about Teletalk Bangladesh's mobile network:

  1. History and Ownership:

    • Teletalk was incorporated on December 26, 2004, as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1994.
    • It is fully owned by the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
    • It started its commercial operations on December 26, 2004, with an initial investment of approximately 2 billion taka to spread the GSM network across the country.
  2. Network Expansion:

    • As of August 2021, Teletalk had a subscriber base of 6.27 million.
    • The company has expanded its network significantly, with its total towers covering 78% of the population as of the 2022-23 annual report.
    • Teletalk continues to add more BTS (Base Transceiver Stations) to expand its mobile network coverage, especially in hard-to-reach areas like the Sundarban, Katka sea beach, and different islands.
  3. Frequency Bands:

    • Teletalk uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands.
    • The company has also started trialing 5G services, with a 60MHz spectrum allocation for this purpose.
  4. Services Offered:

    • Voice Services: Teletalk offers voice calling services at competitive rates.
    • Messaging Services: It provides SMS, MMS, and bulk SMS services.
    • Internet Services: Teletalk offers mobile internet services.
    • Digital Services: The company provides a range of digital services, including the MyTeletalk App, Teletalk AllJobs, Teletalk Mobile TV, and the Result Publication System for various examinations.
  5. National and International Roaming:

    • Under national roaming, Teletalk users can use Banglalink networks if their own network is weak or has connectivity issues. This feature is currently in trial mode.
    • Teletalk also offers international roaming facilities.
  6. Recent Developments:

    • In February 2024, Teletalk launched eSIM services.
    • The company has been actively involved in the government's vision of Digital Bangladesh, providing a wide range of digital services to its customers.

Overall, Teletalk Bangladesh has made significant strides in expanding its network and offering various services to its subscribers, positioning itself as a key player in the country's telecommunications sector.


Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Teletalk Bangladesh uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in E-GSM start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Teletalk Bangladesh uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed in 2002.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G

LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Teletalk Bangladesh uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is utilized for providing LTE services. The deployment of this frequency band for Teletalk Bangladesh occurred in 2024.

B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Teletalk Bangladesh uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). This band was deployed in January 2018.

B8 (900 MHz) LTE

Teletalk Bangladesh uses LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) for its wireless network. This band operates in the frequency range of 880 – 915 MHz for the uplink and 925 – 960 MHz for the downlink. The band is used for Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) technology, which requires paired bands for uplink and downlink transmissions.


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