PartnershipApr 22, 2026, 03:02 AM
VEON's Banglalink Partners Starlink Mobile in Bangladesh
AI Summary
VEON's Bangladesh subsidiary, Banglalink, has partnered with Starlink Mobile to integrate direct-to-device satellite connectivity with its terrestrial network. This initiative aims to provide connectivity to users in remote areas of Bangladesh, a nation with over 175 million people. Banglalink plans to launch messaging services in 2026, followed by data services, pending regulatory approvals. This marks Bangladesh as the third VEON market to implement satellite-powered connectivity through the Starlink partnership, following successful rollouts in Ukraine and testing in Kazakhstan.
Key Highlights
- Bangladesh is VEON's 3rd market for Starlink partnership
- Banglalink to launch messaging in 2026, then data
- Bangladesh has over 175 million people
- Kyivstar (Ukraine) connected over 5 million unique customers since Nov 2025
- VEON's framework agreement with Starlink spans 5 markets