The Fresh Issuance of Interconnection Exchange (ICX) Service involves establishing new interconnection points between communication networks, enabling seamless communication and data exchange between different networks to enhance connectivity and facilitate the exchange of services. In Bangladesh, this issuance is legally based on the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, 2001 (as amended), the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telegraph Act, 1885. These laws provide the framework for regulating and implementing ICX services to improve telecommunication connectivity and service quality.
Issuing Authority:
Name : Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory
Commission (BTRC)
Address : IEB Bhaban (5,6 & 7 floor), Ramna, Dhaka-1000
Email : btrc@btrc.gov.bd
Required list of all documents:
- Application Form [Schedule 4]
- Documents of identity of applicant/ company/ partnership/ consortium/society. [Original copy]
- Certified copies of Memorandum of Articles Article of Association and Certificate of Incorporation for Corporates. Partnership Deed is Required for Partnership Company.
- For Joint Stock Company certified copy of registration of RJSC. [Original copy]
- A senior level contact persons detail (Documented) [As per Schedule-7]
- Business Proposal
- Affidavit Documentation [By Notary public]
Step by step all process:
Step 1 Application & Pre-qualification: Prospective applicants collect the application form and necessary information from the BTRC website or office. They then submit their completed application along with all required documents according to the specified guidelines. Upon review, the Commission sends a letter to pre-qualified applicants, instructing them to deposit BDT one crore to BTRC through the banking channel within 7 working days of receiving the letter.
Step 2 Auction Process: Open out-cry bids commence at the announced time and venue by the ICX auction committee. Bidders must adhere to the set rules outlined in the guidelines during the bidding process. The Commission then announces the winning and final bidder, concluding the auction process when there are no further bids. Then the winning bidder deposit the license acquisition fee within 10 working days of winning the bid.
Step 3 Annual License Fee Payment and Security Deposit: The licensee must deposit an annual license fee of BDT 2.5 crore to the BTRC every year. Additionally, a security deposit of BDT 5 crore must be paid within 10 working days from the date of issuance of the license.
Step 4 Revenue Sharing: Gross revenue sharing occurs as per the bid set during the open out-cry bid process, with the details specified in the licensing agreement.
Fee schedule
1. Application fees BDT 50,000
2. Acquisition fees BDT 5 crore
3. Annual license fee BDT 2.5 crore
Official timeline
6 months
Actual tlimeline