Comments on: Bangladesh Cellphone Service Better than Canada

By: Cicely Barbato

Cicely Barbato — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:42:23 +0000

Nice level of information here. There is so much data around about this subject that sometimes you cannot see the wood for the trees but you have pitched this at just the right level so that the lay person can understand – thank you!

By: Borno

Borno — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:52:03 +0000

While what you said is entirely true (i live in BD, and my brother studies in canada, so i also know both sides of this story), Bangladesh’s awesome cellphone network comes at a cost. of the 6 mentioned mobile service operators, only one is Bangladeshi-based. so a massive amount of our countries money gets shipped abroad everyday to pay the companies abroad that run the services. I’m no economics expert, but do i know that that does have a negtive effect on our national economy.
Anyway, i love what you are doing. i, as a bangladeshi appreciate the effort.

By: NokiaN97

NokiaN97 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:04:20 +0000

Quite awesom blog. Keep on posting, I will subscribe. What do you think of the new Nokia N97?

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By: Allan

Allan — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:24:28 +0000

I think Mikey makes a good point. The fantastic size of Canada and lack of population density play a big role in our telecom companies’ ability to provide service at a reasonable cost.

Japan is another example of a really great service. However, one has to remember that they have 10 times the population and 1/27th the geography.

Nice post tho’. Keep up the good work. If you get a chance come and visit us at http://www.thecanadianexpat.com

By: Mikey Leung

Mikey Leung — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:31:22 +0000

Really fascinating post!!!

It’s true that mobile communications networks offer much greater possibilities in the developing world because this end of the world didn’t need to set up the landline network that we have in Canada.

Plus, the density of the population makes mobile coverage much more viable and economic alternative to hooking up traditional lines.

In Canada, the same proposition is simply not cost effective. We have a tiny population spread over a vast area, and as a result we the cost to set up, market and develop such a network are phenomenal.

I really like what you’re doing. Keep up the posts and I’ll be reading via feeds. You should post a map of where you are at the moment so readers can see…