BanglaLion launches WiMax roadshow

BanglaLion Commu-nication, a WiMax licensee, yesterday launched a roadshow to make people aware of the high-speed internet.

Under the programme, a WiMax-equipped vehicle will demonstrate different services of WiMax to people in Dhaka.

BanglaLion officials said the company is preparing to introduce WiMax commercially by December. The company has already set up networks in 15 locations in the capital.

The three bidders -- BanglaLion Communication, BRAC BD Mail Network Ltd and Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh Ltd -- won the licences at an auction organised by the telecom regulator in September last year. Later, Brac left the race.

WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a wireless digital communication system that can provide broadband wireless access across 30 miles for fixed phones, and 3-10 miles for mobile stations.

Abdul Mannan, chairman of BanglaLion, inaugurated the roadshow, while Khaled Shams, chief executive office, and Abdul Mannan, chief technical officer, were present at the programme.

"We are committed to providing the high-speed internet at affordable prices," Mannan said.