Drive against VoIP: BTRC seized 17,354 SIMs

Bangladesh’s telecom regulator conducted drives against illegal VoIP operators in Dhaka’s Nayapaltan and Khilgaon areas today. The enforcement team seized over 17,354 SIMs, 56 SIM boxes, routers, modems, and other VoIP equipment. Two individuals involved in the illegal VoIP business were arrested. Cases are being filed against the detainees under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act for operating unauthorized VoIP services that bypass regular telephone networks.