Bangladesh

Telenor’s 62%-owned subsidiary Grameenphone is the largest provider of mobile telecommunication services in Bangladesh.

At the end of the first quarter 2008, Grameenphone`s estimated market share was 46%.

License and network

Grameenphone currently holds both a GSM 900 and a GSM 1800 license. The government has not yet announced any plans to issue UMTS licenses in Bangladesh.

Services

In addition to core voice services, Grameenphone offers a number of value-added services, in each case on both a contract and prepaid basis.

The widest coverage

Grameenphone offers the widest coverage in Bangladesh. The population coverage has increased from approximately 85% in 2005 to above 90% in 2006. In addition, Grameenphone also offers GPRS in most of the country and EDGE in urban areas.

Healthline and BillPay

In 2006, Grameenphone introduced “HealthLine”, providing around the clock access to medical services for its subscribers via the mobile phone, and “BillPay”, allowing utility bill payments with the mobile phone in selected areas.

Refreshed brand

In November 2006, Grameenphone announced the launch of a new, refreshed logo. The new logo and the fresh, dynamic visuals express the values Grameenphone is known for: reliability and quality. It also signals the company’s continued focus on securing the best possible communications services for its customers. With this change, Grameenphone continues to build on its success and traditions, maintaining its strong brand-name “Grameenphone” as part of its refreshed brand identity, while at the same time reflecting its position within the Telenor Group.

Key figures - Grameenphone

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All figures refers to Q4 2007 unless otherwise stated