Banglalink has launched its Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service, making Bangladesh the first country in South Asia to introduce the technology.

The service strengthens Banglalink’s network resilience and expands connectivity beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks, enabling customers to stay connected during emergencies, natural disasters and prolonged power outages when terrestrial networks may be disrupted.

The satellite network will particularly benefit fishermen, people working at sea, travellers and communities in remote and coastal areas, including deep-sea locations within Bangladesh’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

Customers can access essential apps and location services beyond the coverage of conventional mobile networks using a 4G phone and a Banglalink SIM.

To make the service accessible, Banglalink is offering Starlink connectivity free with any internet or mixed bundle pack during the first month of launch. From the second month, customers will continue to receive the service at no additional cost with selected monthly internet and mixed bundle packs. They will also receive five free SMS messages each month for use over the satellite network.

Banglalink CEO Johan Buse said the service would bring connectivity to more people and places across Bangladesh.

“Connectivity is ultimately about people. It is about a family being able to hear from a loved one, a fisherman being able to send a message home, or someone in a remote area knowing they can still reach someone when they need help,” he said.

“With Satellite-to-Mobile, we are bringing connectivity to more people and more places across Bangladesh. Distance should not have to mean disconnection. This is what being a digital operator means to us—using technology to make a real difference in people’s everyday lives,” Buse added.

Banglalink said its Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile connectivity would allow customers to remain connected even beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks.