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(iv) One entity will be allowed to get only one BWA Services License. One person can apply for only
one license either as his individual entity or as a partner or shareholder.
(v) The Licenses will be awarded by auction subject to fulfillment of other conditions.
(vi) The licensee has to file for Initial Public Offering (IPO) within 03 (three) years of the issuance of
license. The licensee shall not be allowed to transfer any share before issuance of IPO without
prior written permission from the Commission.
5. AVAILABILITY OF THE LICENSING GUIDELINE
These guidelines are also available at www.btrc.gov.bd for information only.
6. LAST DAY OF SUBMISSION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Last day for submission of the bidding documents is by 12:00 hours on 11 th September, 2008.
7. LICENSE AWARDING PROCESS
7.01 A selection method for the evaluation of applications based on submission of mandatory documents,
as per APPENDIX: 2 (enclosed herewith), will be used to evaluate the Applicant(s). The
Commission, upon evaluation, will select the appropriate Applicant(s) who shall fulfill the
eligibility criteria to participate in the 2 nd stage i.e. open auction.
7.02 Selected Applicant(s) i.e. selected bidders will be invited to participate in the 2 nd stage i.e. open
outcry auction process for BWA license. The auction shall be for License Acquisition Fee. The
bidding shall start at Tk. 25 Crore [BDT 250 Million]. The topmost bidder shall have the liberty to
choose his preferred band from the offered spectrum. The bidding and auction procedure for selecting
the three BWA service operators is provided in APPENDIX-6 in greater detail.
8. NETWORK AND SERVICES
8.01 The Licensee(s) is authorized to develop and operate a broadband network to provide nationwide
BWA services based on IEEE 802.16e standards. The adoption of future evolution is subject to
approval of the Commission. The system can be point-to-multipoint or mesh radio systems consisting
of BWA distribution hub stations and their associated subscriber stations (or BWA access devices).
8.02 At least 128 kbps download rate with upload download ratio of 1:4 per subscriber should be ensured at
all time. The contention ratio must be 1:8 (maximum) at the backbone connectivity (both domestic and
international) and the said throughput must be ensured up to the first overseas internet entry point. For
concurrent voice and data application, voice calls should be provided with adequate additional
bandwidth to ensure QoS.
8.03 The operators and end-users are allowed to use their equipment in fixed locations, in a nomadic
manner or with a fully mobile capability, at their choice. BWA licensees shall not require a separate
ISP (Internet Services Provider) license. The licensees are allowed to use cable, fiber or any other
means appropriate in conjunction with WiMAX as last mile solution. However, cable and fiber
connectivity as last mile solutions are not allowed in Dhaka and Chittagong Metropolitan area. The
end user distribution may be done in conjunction with WiFi (2.4 and 5.7 GHz ISM band).
8.04 Technical characteristics of equipment used in BWA systems shall be in conformity with the WiMAX
forum standards and International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and its radio regulations. The
operator must deploy certified equipment from the accredited/certified vendors (e.g. WiMAX Forum
Certification). The certification must conform to IEEE 802.16e standard. However, the licensees, who
would be operating in 2.3 GHz band, must produce the required documentation as and when the
equipment are certified. They must also provide enough documentary evidence that the manufacturers
have applied for such certification to WiMAX Forum.
8.05 BWA services are intended for providing wireless broadband connectivity to subscribers including
voice application. Other value added services are subject to the approval of the Commission.
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