Bangladesh Submarine Cables has decided to lower bandwidth prices by 10 percent, a move expected to bring down internet costs for consumers. The decision was finalized during a board meeting of the state-owned company on Saturday. The announcement was later shared in a press release issued by the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser to the interim government, reportedly.
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT Affairs, stated that the government is actively working towards making internet access more affordable for the public. He also mentioned ongoing discussions about granting mobile operators access to Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, which has the potential to cut transmission costs by as much as 39 percent.
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DWDM is an advanced optical networking technology that enhances the capacity of fiber networks by enabling multiple data streams to be transmitted simultaneously on separate light wavelengths through a single fiber.
Following consultations with telecom operators, Taiyeb expressed optimism that the cost reduction would be reflected in consumer internet bills, with prices expected to drop by up to 10 percent. Additionally, he highlighted that Bangladesh is on track to be connected to its third submarine cable, SEA-ME-WE 6, by the middle of next year, further strengthening the country’s internet infrastructure.
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