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Report On History of Cell Phone in Bangladesh
Report On History of Cell Phone in Bangladesh
The present world is the world of information technology. Mobile phone is the revolutionary
invention of science. This mobile has enriched our communication network. It has been
possible to communicate from one corner to another by its contribution.
Mobile phone is one of the important wonders of modern science. The standard of living of
men has been changed by the contribution of this technology. At the beginning Telegraph was
only one medium of communication. Alecgunder invented telephone in 1876. As a result, it
has been possible to send the human voice to the remote. Electric sign is flown through the
wire of both the telegraph and telephone. At the beginning of last century wireless was
invented by Marcony, which occurred revolutionary change in the communication.
Consequently the necessary of adding wire by receiving & transferring not needed. In case of
telephone it is set up one place which is not transferable, so problem occurs. In this situation
mobile phone takes the place of telephone to overcome the problem.
“Mobile Phone Service” is another name of silent revolution in Bangladesh. Mobile phone
service is keeping important role in removing the digital divide. Mobile phone is contributing
active role in receiving and sending information in the villages.
Bangladesh enters the mobile world through the City Cell Company in 1993. In that time the
cost of a connected mobile phone required more than one lack Tk for a mobile holder. Mobile
phone was like a dream among the normal or middle income group from 1993-1996. Later
Grameenphone, Robi (Former Name Aktel), Banglalink (Former Sheba World) and Airtel
(Former Name Warid) got license from government.
There are some barriers working to regulate the mobile service rapidly in Bangladesh. Mainly
high import duty. The mobile companies are to pay tax at the high rate in importing mobile
set or machinery. For this reason the growth of this sector is being hampered. If import duty
is reduced than the mobile phone companies will be able to sale the mobile phone at the
cheap rate and provide better customer service than the previous level.
From the discussion it can be said that the rapid growth of the mobile sector is highly
possible and for this government assistance or backing needed.
Corporate
SME Direst sales
SME Indirect sales
Corporate
Strategic:
Strategically important people or organizations that hold socially influential positions are
considered Strategic Clients. E.g.Government organs, Embassies, UN organizations,
Ministers/MPs etc.
Corporate:
Companies/organizations with 200+ employees and/or investment of more than Tk. 300
million are considered to be corporate clients. They have an average purchasing power of
approximately 200 subscriptions. Eg. MNC’s, public limited companies etc.
SME
Large SME’s:
Companies/organizations with 100-200 employees and/or investment of more than Tk. 300
million are considered to be Large SME’s. They have an average purchasing power of
approximately 100 subscriptions
Medium:
Small:
On an average of the survey result, it has found that 37 out of 50 subscribers are saying the
business solutions of GP are on the excellent point. 8 subscribers are saying it is on the very
good position, 4 subscribers are saying its good and only 1 respondent are saying it’s not bad.
In average, none opened that the business solution is on a bad position, although 3 & 2
people’s individual remark is bad for call rate and F&F facility consequently. Moreover, in an
average the point of GP is 4.679, which is above the opinion standard. Therefore, it is to say
that the business solution of GrameenPhone is very much effective. For graphical
presentation, take a view in the appendix.
Banglalink Enterprise:
After collecting the primary data through the survey and making an average, it has found that
the highest number of respondents is giving the points 3 for good position of the business
solution of Banglalink. This is actually the middle point of the importance scale. If I make an
average of the points, the respondent’s give for measuring the business solution of Banglalink
the value found is 3.463. However, from the opinion of the expertise the average point of an
effective business solution is 4.606. Therefore, the effectiveness is below the opinion
standard. For the response of the individual statement, look at the appendix.
According to the survey, the corporate solution of Robi is not in a good position. Rather it is
on the lowest position among the four. The highest number of respondents gives point 1 for
this corporate solution. Among 50 subscribers only 27 subscribers give Robi corporate
solution 16 for one factor on which the effectiveness of the corporate solution depends. If we
see the following figure, we can understand the condition of the corporate solution of Robi. If
we want to see the number of the respondent for the individual statements, it has given in the
appendix. The mean point of Robi comes from the survey is 1.713. This id the second last
position among the BS segment on which I have done my appraisal. Therefore, it is to say
that the business solution of GrameenPhone is very much effective. For the graphical
presentation, take a view in the appendix.
Citycell One:
After analyzing the result of the survey and making an average it is found that 20 out of 50
subscribers are saying the business solution of Citycell is on the bad point. 8 subscribers are
saying it is on the not bad position, 18 subscribers are saying its good, 3 respondent are
saying it’s good. In addition, 1 opened that the business solution segment is on an excellent
position. In an average, the point of Citycell is 1.523.This is actually the lowest point among
the four related segment I surveyed. This point is much lower of the opinion standard I have
found through the survey if the expertise.
From the opinion of the expertise, it has found that average standard point for an effective
Business Solution is 4.606. Moreover, from the total analysis of the result of the survey
findings it has found that GrameenPhone is on the highest position for the level of
effectiveness of the business solutions. Banglalink got the second position, Citycell got the
third position & Aktel got the lowest position. At the time of collecting information from the
subscribers, I found that sometimes the respondents are willing to give negative remarks for
some statement of the business solutions of Aktel. From my survey, it has finally found that
GrameenPhone is on the peak business solution segment among the four. If we look at the
following figure, we can get a clear idea.
Table:-Result of Comparison.
Therefore, form the all above analysis and findings it has found that GrameenPhone acquiring
the highest position for its effective business solution segment among the four BS segment
discussed here. Therefore, it can be said that, the position that GrameenPhone is holding, is
the result of its well-built business solution segment.
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CHAPTER- 4
FINDINGS
I have conducted a survey to make a comparison of the Business Solutions among 4 mobile
operators (GrameenPhone, Banglalink, Bobi (Former Name Aktel ) & Citycell. The survey
was conducted on the Business Solution Subscribers of GrameenPhone, They have their
current connection with all those mobile operators. So that, they can give remark on those
factors, on which the effectiveness of a business solution depends. Here I have mentioned 11
organized statements on which the effectiveness of the business solution segment depends
(Format of the questionnaire is in the appendix part). The factors has selected through a
discussion with the BD (Business Delar) of GrameenPhone, business Sales, GrameenPhone
with some other Key personnel of GrameenPhone.
As there have no industry standard for the Business Solution package, I had to fix a standard
for comparing the position of the operators. For this reason I have taken 5 as a standard,
which is healthful for me to compare among the mobile phone operator.
5= Excellent
4= Very Good
3= Somewhat Good
Sound Network:
Sound network is one of the most important factors on which the effectiveness of a BS
segment depends. On the statement the average point comes from the opening of the
subscriber is for GrameenPhone 4.886, Banglalink 3.495, Robi 1.667 and Citycell 2.067.
According to the subscriber’s opinion, it has found that GrameenPhone is on the highest
position. The position of Banglalink is also good. However, the position of Robi and Citycell
is below the average. Moreover, the position of Robi is bad, in the lowest position.
The standard for that statement has found point 5, which is the highest point. It is very easy to
understand that 100% achievement is very tough. However, here it has seen that
GrameenPhone is near to be the position of 100% achievement, with the point of 4.886.
Where as Robi get only 1.667.
Call rate:
. To be a business solution call rate is not well define better than other. After analyzing the
findings, it has found that the average point for GrameenPhone is 3.705, for Banglalink
4.971, for Robi 1.448 and for Citycell the point is 1.657 out of 5. As Banglalink is on the
highest position, it can be said that the call rate is well define more than the others. Moreover,
it has found that the points of Robi & Citycell are below the average point.
Wide network coverage of the Point of Sale should be continuous and effective so that the
subscriber becomes satisfied. For this statement, it has found that the point of GP is lesser
compare to other statements, but upper than the other operators. The point GP has get is 3.61.
Banglalink is near to the position of GP with 3.424 point. Where as Robi has only 1.571 and
Citycell 1.562. According to the subscriber opinion, it has found that GrameenPhone is the
highest position. The position of Banglalink is also good. However, the position of Robi and
Citycell is below the average. Moreover, the position of Robi is very poor, remaining on the
lowest position.
The standard for that statement has found point 5, which is the highest point. Compare to that
point the operators are not in an excellent position. All the operators should improve their
position. That is, should increase the effectiveness of the business solutions.
F&F facilities:
Friends and family facility is another most important factor on which the effectiveness of a
BS segment depends. On the statement the average point comes from the opening of the
subscribers is for GrameenPhone 3.676, Banglalink 4.867, Robi 1.562 and Citycell 1.8.
According to the subscriber opinion, it has found that Banglalink is the highest position. The
position of GrameenPhone is also good. However, the position of Robi and Citycell is below
the average. Moreover, the position of Robi is very poor, in the lowest position.
The opinion standard for that statement has found point 5, which is the highest point of the
“Likert Scale”. Nevertheless, here we can see that Banglalink is near to that point, with the
point of 4.867. Where as Robi remaining the lowest position, get only 1.562.
The connection of SIM card price is the reach significant portion of the BS segment that can
be given attractive opportunities for a company. As quick as they company can give the
service the BS subscribers of sale will be more satisfied. That is the service should be faster
enough according to the need of the subscribers. After analyzing the findings of the survey, it
has found that the average point for GrameenPhone is 4.924, for Banglalink 3.438, for Robi
1.667 and for Citycell the point is 1.895 out of 5. As GrameenPhone is on the highest
position, it can easily say that the service of GrameenPhone is faster than, the others. In
addition, it has found that the points of Robi & Citycell are below the average point.
Here for this statement the opinion standard point is 4.667 on point 5 “Likert Scale”.
However, we can see that the point of GP is higher than the standard. As the achieved score
of GP is higher than the opinion standard, it can say that there have no chances of
dissatisfaction from the side of the subscribers of GP for this factor the position of
GrameenPhone is higher & satisfactory. We can get a clear view through the following figure.
To be a strong Business Solution segment is the speed of problem solving of the service
should be faster than others. If there have any problem faced by the subscribers or there have
any problem in the service after connectivity should solve the problem faster. After analyzing
the findings, it has found that the average point for GrameenPhone is 4.676, for Banglalink
3.019, for Robi 1.733 and for Citycell the point is 2.01 out of 5. Here also GrameenPhone is
on the highest position so it can say that the speed of problem solving of GrameenPhone is
faster than, the others. Moreover, it has found that the points of Robi & Citycell are below the
average point.
Here for this statement the opinion standard is point 5 on point 5 “Likert Scale”. So according
to the opinion of the BS subscriber it is very easy to understand that the position of
GrameenPhone is almost near to the standard. However, it is satisfactory and the highest
position among the 4 mobile operating company. To take a clear view we can see the graph.
Easy & available account recharges system one sort of attraction creating tool for the BS
subscribers. When company will be provided available account recharge center then the
company will get highest profit. On the statement the average point comes from the opening
of the BS subscriber is for GrameenPhone 4.457, Banglalink 3.952, Robi 1.705 and Citycell
1.743. According to the subscriber opinion, it has found that GrameenPhone is the highest
position and for GP 34 out of 50 subscribers give GP point 5. The position of Banglalink is
also good, where 21 out of 50 subscribers give point 5. However, the position of Robi and
Citycell is below the average; here consequently 32 & 31 subsribers give point 1. In addition,
same as the other statement the position of Robi is the lowest.
Another prerequisite of the BS segment is the important factors that are the value added
service. Value added service for the subscriber is a very vital factor for promotional activities
of a BS segment effective. According to the survey, the average point for GrameenPhone is
4.752, for Banglalink 2.162, for Robi 1.229 and for Citycell the point is 1.429 out of 5. As
GrameenPhone is on the highest position
For this statement, the opinion standard point is 4.667 on point 5 “Likert Scale”. However,
the point of GP is higher than the standard. As the achieved score of GP is higher than the
opinion standard, it can say that there have no chances of dissatisfaction from the side of the
subscribers of GP for this factor the position of GrameenPhone is higher & satisfactory.
Account validity:
Here for this statement the opinion standard is point 4 on point 5 “Likert Scale”. So according
to the opinion of the BS subscriber it is to say that the position of GrameenPhone is higher.
After sales service is the most important side for every segment. Every subscriber would like
to get proper service after purchasing the SIM card. According to the survey, the average
point for GrameenPhone is 4.857, for Banglalink 4.162, for Robi 1.838 and for Citycell the
point is 1.752 out of 5. As GrameenPhone is on the highest position it can be effortlessly said
that GrameenPhone sales service activities for the subscribers more then the others. It is also
higher than the standard. This is for the reason that 44 subscribers give highest point to the
Sales service activities of GP.
The standard for this statement is 4.667. Banglalink is on a good position. However, the
position of Robi & citycell is not good. As the achieved score of GP is higher than the
opinion standard, it can say that there have no chances of dissatisfaction from the side of the
subscriber of GP for this factor the position of GrameenPhone is higher & satisfactory.
Others:
There are some other preconditions to be a successful BS segment. The factors are
satisfactory commission structure, ability to convince customers, festivals get together and
motivations. The network coverage is one of the most important factor for which the
subscribers are doing telecom using. Form the analysis of the findings the result comes that
the average point for GrameenPhone is 4.781, for Banglalink 3.171, for Robi 1.181 and for
Citycell the point is 1.314 out of 5. Like the previous all GrameenPhone is on the highest
position.
Graph: – Others
For the statement, the opinion standard point is 4 on point 5 “Likert Scale”. However, the
point of GP is higher than the standard. As the achieved score of GP is higher than the
opinion standard, it can say that there have many loyal subscribers of GP. For these factors,
the position of GrameenPhone is higher & satisfactory. Banglalink is on a good position but
the position of Robi & Citycell is not good at all.
These are all about the comparison of the four-Business Solutions segment, basing upon
response on the individual factors on which the effectiveness of the BS segment depends.
From the above discussion, we can compare the four-business solution segment of four
telecom companies and get a clear view of the comparative position of the factors.
To get more information or to know the level of success of the business solution segment
separately here the discussions given below.
CHAPTER-5
Conclusion& Recommendation
Conclusion:
From the survey on measuring the level of satisfaction of the GP BS segment, it has found
that the level of satisfaction is very high. In addition, it has found at the time of collecting
information that some subscribers are very much loyal to the organization. This is for the
reason that the subscribers are getting adequate support and facilities from the company. Most
of the respondents are not feeling any sort of problem for using business solutions with GP.
Some, who are facing a little problem, is the creation of their own. In addition, GP authority
is taking initiatives for this problem.
The findings of the comparison of the Business Sloutions of GrameenPhone with other 3 BS
segment (Banglalink, Robi & Citycell) is that GP BS segment if the most effective and easiest
communication. The comparison was among the companies & the opinion standard. The
opinion standard is the average outcome of the opinion of the ‘Head of Region of
GrameenPhone (Dhaka region), ‘Regional Commercial Head’ Banglalink (Dhaka region) and
Regional Sales Manager’ Warid telecom (Dhaka region). The finding is that GP is holding
more points than the opinion standard. Rests of the companies are below the standard though
the position of Banglalink is good. However, in comparison the effectiveness of the BS
segment of Robi & Citycell is very poor, where Citycell is holding the lowest position.
So finally it is to say that among the four BS segment on which a have conducted my study
GrameenPhone Business Solution is the best.
Recommendations:
The business solution of a telecom company is a very significant part of the sales division of
that company. According to the all above findings of the report, the following
recommendation can be given for the betterment of the BS segment of GrameenPhone.
Although the following list of suggested theme is by no means exhaustive, I can provide
some tentative directions for consideration.
As it has been found that the lesser point for this business solution comes for the
statement “Call Rate”, GP has to keep concentration on the part.
Grameenphone should more concentrate about the F&F facilities of their product
otherwise the client of business solution switch another company.
Finally, the above recommendations will be prolific, if the company and obviously the
customers would co-operate and being respectful to each other’s.
Bibliography
References:
Book:
1. Gupta, S. P. & Gupta, M. P. (2003). “Business Statistics”, 12th edition, New Delhi, Sultan
Chand & Sons, Educational Publishers.
Internet:
1. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=92
2. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=96
3. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=101
4. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=220
5. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=231
6. http://www.google.com
7. http://www.yahoo.com
8. http://www.grameenphone.com
APPENDIX
Section-A
Personal details of the respondent:
Division:
Mobile No——————————
Address——————————————————————————————————
—————————————————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————————————————-
Section-B
Dear respondent,
(Make circle 1 around the point which match with your evaluation.
1= Very dissatisfactory
2= Dissatisfactory
4= Satisfactory
5= Very satisfactory
Statements 5 4 3 2 1
1. Sound Network
1. Call rate
1. Wide network Coverage
1. Connection (SIM) Price
1. F&F facilities
1. Speed of Problem Solving.
1. Value Added Services (SMS, MMS, Internet,
News update etc.)
1. Easy & available account recharge system
1. Account validity
1. After Sales Service
Business Segments:
Corporate
SME Direst sales
SME Indirect sales
Corporate
Strategic:
Corporate:
SME
Large SME’s:
Medium:
Small:
Banglalink Enterprise:
Citycell One:
Table:-Result of Comparison.
Business Solutions:
CHAPTER- 4
FINDINGS
5= Excellent
4= Very Good
3= Somewhat Good
4.12. Others:
Graph: – Others
CHAPTER-5
Conclusion& Recommendation
5.1.Conclusion:
5.2. Recommendations:
Bibliography
v References:
Book:
Internet:
1. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=92
2. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=96
3. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=101
4. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=220
5. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=231
6. http://www.google.com
7. http://www.yahoo.com
8. http://www.grameenphone.com
APPENDIX
Section-A
Division:
Mobile No——————————
Address
——————————————————————
————————————
——————————————————————
———————————————-
——————————————————————
———————————————-
Section-B
Dear respondent,
1= Very dissatisfactory
2= Dissatisfactory
4= Satisfactory
5= Very satisfactory
Statements 5 4 3 2 1
Sound Network
Call rate
F&F facilities
Speed of Problem Solving.
Account validity
Business Segments:
Corporate
SME Direst sales
SME Indirect sales
Corporate
Strategic:
Corporate:
SME
Large SME’s:
Medium:
Small:
Banglalink Enterprise:
Citycell One:
Table:-Result of Comparison.
Business Solutions:
CHAPTER- 4
FINDINGS
5= Excellent
4= Very Good
3= Somewhat Good
4.12. Others:
There are some other preconditions to be a successful
BS segment. The factors are satisfactory commission
structure, ability to convince customers, festivals get
together and motivations. The network coverage is one
of the most important factor for which the subscribers
are doing telecom using. Form the analysis of the
findings the result comes that the average point for
GrameenPhone is 4.781, for Banglalink 3.171, for
Robi 1.181 and for Citycell the point is 1.314 out of 5.
Like the previous all GrameenPhone is on the highest
position.
Graph: – Others
CHAPTER-5
Conclusion& Recommendation
5.1.Conclusion:
5.2. Recommendations:
Bibliography
v References:
Book:
Internet:
1. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=92
Access date: 25. 11. 2010, 2.00 PM
2. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=96
3. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=101
4. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=220
5. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=231
6. http://www.google.com
7. http://www.yahoo.com
8. http://www.grameenphone.com
APPENDIX
Section-A
Personal details of the respondent:
Division:
Mobile No——————————
Address
——————————————————————
————————————
——————————————————————
———————————————-
——————————————————————
———————————————-
Section-B
Dear respondent,
1= Very dissatisfactory
2= Dissatisfactory
4= Satisfactory
5= Very satisfactory
Statements 5 4 3 2 1
Sound Network
Call rate
F&F facilities
Account validity
Business Segments:
Corporate
SME Direst sales
SME Indirect sales
Corporate
Strategic:
Corporate:
SME
Large SME’s:
Medium:
Small:
Banglalink Enterprise:
Citycell One:
Table:-Result of Comparison.
Business Solutions:
CHAPTER- 4
FINDINGS
5= Excellent
4= Very Good
3= Somewhat Good
4.12. Others:
Graph: – Others
CHAPTER-5
Conclusion& Recommendation
5.1.Conclusion:
5.2. Recommendations:
Bibliography
v References:
Book:
Internet:
1. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=92
2. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=96
3. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=101
4. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=220
5. http://www.grameenphone.com/index.php?id=231
7. http://www.yahoo.com
8. http://www.grameenphone.com
APPENDIX
Section-A
Division:
Mobile No——————————
Address
——————————————————————
————————————
——————————————————————
———————————————-
——————————————————————
———————————————-
Section-B
Dear respondent,
1= Very dissatisfactory
2= Dissatisfactory
4= Satisfactory
5= Very satisfactory
Statements 5 4 3 2 1
Sound Network
Call rate
F&F facilities
Account validity