Staff Reporter : Robi Axiata PLC. has signed an agreement with Starlink, becoming the nation’s first telecom operator to be an authorized enterprise reseller of Starlink products and services in Bangladesh.
As part of the agreement, Robi will be able to offer two service tiers of Starlink—Local Priority and Global Priority—catering to both fixed and portable use cases. Once introduced, these solutions are expected to support critical digital applications such as video conferencing, e-learning, cloud computing, and digital commerce, thereby helping to bridge the digital divide across the country.
Robi plans to distribute Starlink services through its enterprise sales channels and authorized retail outlets, along with community-sharing Wi-Fi solutions to promote affordable internet access in rural areas.
Shihab Ahmad, Chief Commercial Officer of Robi Axiata PLC, said:
“This initiative represents a transformative step toward bridging Bangladesh’s digital divide. By enabling high-speed satellite internet for remote and underserved regions, Robi is paving the way for communities to access vital digital services, fostering inclusion, innovation, and sustainable progress.”
This agreement marks a significant step toward extending reliable satellite internet connectivity to enterprises, government institutions, educational establishments, healthcare facilities, and underserved rural communities—particularly in regions where conventional network infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
ABOUT ROBI : Robi Axiata PLC. (“Robi”) is a public limited company, where Asian telecom giant, Axiata Group Berhad, based in Malaysia, holds the majority shareholding (61.82%). Aside from the public shareholders (10%), the global telecom giant, Bharti Airtel, headquartered in New Delhi, India, holds 28.18% of shares in the company. Robi is the second largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh creating new digital experiences for the people of the country. Through sustained investment Robi has created a robust telecom infrastructure to deliver innovation to all corners of the country. In addition to delivering its innovative digital products and services, the country-wide telecom infrastructure serves as the key enabler for the growing digital eco-system of the country. Be it urban or rural, people find their way to Digital Bangladesh through Robi.