EDOTCO, Huawei sign MoU to deploy first fiberglass tower

EDOTCO Bangladesh and Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd have signed a MoU to introduce advanced eco-friendly telecommunications tower made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP). 

The MoU signing was held at the world's most coveted event, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 26 February, reads a press release today (6 March).

Through this collaboration, EDOTCO Bangladesh will become the first TowerCo in the country to offer the fiberglass tower solutions to the Mobile Network Operators. As a technology partner Huawei will provide expertise to complete the FRP tower jointly EDOTCO team, it said.

The innovative FRP solutions will reduce up to 44 per cent tower weight and increase construction efficiency up to 75 per cent, which are ideal for rooftop sites in the density areas of the country. These towers are engineered not to reflect radio waves, ensuring efficient microwave transmission, while their durability allows them to withstand high voltage without damage. 

Additionally, they are easy to install and transport, contributing to a more efficient construction process. Its environment-friendly features ensure low CO2 emissions and lessen the need for frequent painting. These unique telecom infrastructures are poised to drive innovation in Bangladesh's evolving tower industry landscape, said the release.

Sunil Issac, country managing director of EDOTCO Bangladesh, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "Our collaboration represents a remarkable opportunity to enhance Bangladesh's thriving telecom infrastructure and play an instrumental role in realizing our sustainability vision. We are dedicated to shape the future of this industry and continue to enable connected Bangladesh with advanced sustainable practices in line with SDGs. We are optimistic that this partnership with Huawei will encourage others to come forward and collectively contribute more to the country's industry growth."

Huyue, vice president, Carrier Network Business Group, Huawei South Asia said, "The collaboration between EDOTCO and Huawei signifies our collective commitment as global innovators to be a major contributor towards Bangladesh monumental growth. This partnership enhances site facility availability and is set to bring positive change in the tower infrastructure industry. With Huawei's pioneering solutions and EDOTCO's expertise, we are committed to set an example in our journey towards sustainability through innovation."

EDOTCO Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based EDOTCO Group, the sixth-largest telecom tower infrastructure company in the world, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to sustainable infrastructure. 

The company's dedication to sustainable practices is evident in its innovative and eco-friendly solutions, such as the Bamboo Tower, Hybrid Solar-Wind Tower, Spun Prestressed Concrete Towers, and Smart Pole Street Furniture. EDOTCO is a leading private sector in the country that has consistently worked towards achieving the SDGs through various initiatives and is committed to transparently sharing its progress in the sustainability journey.