Bangladesh, Oct. 25 -- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recommended allowing US-based Viasat to offer satellite internet to passengers on foreign aircraft flying in Bangladesh airspace, with the final approval still pending.

The telecom regulator recommended authorizing the in-flight connectivity (IFC) service on Ka-band frequencies on a shared, non-exclusive basis, subject to security clearances and compliance with regulatory conditions, according to a BTRC document.

A proposed annual fee of USD 2,000, plus applicable value-added tax (VAT), remains open to review as the Spectrum Management Committee (SMC) has suggested that the commission reconsider the previously fixed fee in view of current circumstan...