What BRACNet does

BRACNet Limited is a nationwide ICT and internet service provider headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 1996 as the IT and ISP wing of BRAC and reorganized in 2005 as a joint venture between BRAC, Japan's KDDI Corporation (50% stake), and US-based DEFTA Partners. The company delivers internet and data connectivity (corporate dedicated fiber/radio, MPLS data connectivity, and residential FTTH), a full security stack (cyber security, network security with IPS and Anti-DDoS, IP video surveillance), network and cloud infrastructure (data center, SD-WAN, Azure ExpressRoute and Google Cloud Interconnect, private cloud), IP telephony and SMS (IP-PBX, cloud PBX, SIP trunk, toll-free, bulk SMS with API), software development, managed services, and a Business Suite bundling Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Workplace, and Zoom Pro. Its operations are anchored on ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, and ISO 22301 certifications and a BTRC-approved nationwide ISP license, and its IoT line covers smart metering, energy management, predictive maintenance, occupancy-based lighting, and smart farming/home automation.

The company's commercial model is built on enterprise and government direct sales through seven regional offices (Dhaka, Chattagram, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Kushtia) complemented by a quote-based website channel and 24x7 phone support. Revenue is predominantly recurring—monthly home FTTH subscriptions, multi-year corporate SLAs at 98.1% (single-link) and 99.5% (dual-link) uptime tiers, and annual managed-services contracts—supplemented by project-based software development and one-time implementation work. It serves 1500-3000+ corporate clients including Bangladesh Police, major banks (Janata Bank 800+ branches, BRAC Bank, City Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, Eastern Bank, Sonali Bank, UCB, Agrani Bank), BRAC (2700+ branches), and corporate accounts such as United Commercial Bank and Xpert Fintech, with a secondary FTTH consumer base and partnerships with vendors such as Huawei, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks.

Customers come from banking, government, NGOs, large enterprises, RMG, healthcare, education, and travel segments; the vertically-segmented GTM is reinforced by partnerships (Tipsoi/Inovace for AI workforce management, Agrani Bank for nationwide secure connectivity, Huawei for digital education). Differentiators cited are 29 years of operational history, nationwide physical coverage, DDoS protection with DC & DR, integrated one-stop-shop delivery, and international JV backing. The company positions itself as a 'Best Nationwide ISP Award 2023' recipient at the Digital Bangladesh Mela.

Name

BRACNet

Legal name

BRACNet Limited

Website

https://bracnet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BRACNet Limited is a Bangladesh nationwide ICT and internet service provider—joint-ventured with BRAC, KDDI, and DEFTA Partners—delivering fiber internet, MPLS data connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, IP telephony, and managed services to banks, government, NGOs, and large enterprises across seven regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet and Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Services (BPAEABAA)

Keywords

• Internet service provider
• Cybersecurity services
• Managed IT services
• Data connectivity
• Cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Badda

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Internet & Data Connectivity Services: Corporate and home internet connectivity through fiber optic and radio link infrastructure, providing dedicated internet access with SLAs
2. Managed Services: Custom network management, managed network security, and managed software/embedded system development services
3. Cybersecurity Services: Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, WAF, endpoint security, SIEM, PAM, ISO implementation, and SOC consultancy
4. Software Development: Custom software development, web/mobile/desktop applications, SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, and e-commerce development
5. Cloud Solutions: Public cloud connections to Azure and Google Cloud, private cloud services including virtual, hosted, and managed private cloud
6. IP Telephony & SMS Services: IP-PBX, cloud PBX, call center solutions, toll-free services, SIP trunk, voice broadcasting, and bulk SMS marketing
7. IoT Solutions: Smart metering, energy management, server room automation, occupancy lighting, predictive maintenance, smart farming, kitchen safety, and home/office automation
8. Hosting & Servers: Fast, secure, and reliable web and email hosting services for businesses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BRACNet is a nationwide internet and ICT service provider in Bangladesh delivering internet and data connectivity (corporate internet, FTTH, MPLS data connectivity), cybersecurity and network security services, cloud and network infrastructure solutions, IP telephony/SMS, IoT, software development, hosting, business productivity suites, and managed services to enterprise, government, and home customers across Bangladesh.

Product overview

BRACNet is a nationwide ICT and internet service provider in Bangladesh offering a diversified portfolio of technology solutions organized into connectivity, security, infrastructure, and digital workplace categories. The core Internet & Data Connectivity suite covers corporate internet (dedicated symmetric-speed fiber/radio connectivity with SLAs), home internet via FTTH, and MPLS data connectivity for multi-location enterprises with DDoS protection and DC & DR support. The Security suite includes Cyber Security (vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, WAF, SIEM, endpoint security, PAM, SOC consultancy, and ISO implementation), Network Security (IPS, Anti-DDoS, VPN as a Service), and Surveillance (centralized IP video). The Infrastructure suite spans Network Infrastructure (data center solutions, Wi-Fi, storage/backup) and Cloud Solutions (public cloud connectivity via Azure/Google Cloud, private cloud). BRACNet also offers specialized platforms including IPTSP (VoIP/SMS with API integration), Software Development (web, mobile, desktop, SaaS, ERP, e-commerce), IoT Solutions (smart metering, energy management, server room automation, occupancy lighting, predictive maintenance, smart farming, home/office automation), Hosting & Servers, Business Suite (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho, Zoom Pro), and Managed Services (network, security, software). The company operates as a joint venture between BRAC, KDDI, and DEFTA Partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Internet Dedicated internet access for corporate clients with symmetric upload and download speeds, SLAs, 100% uptime commitment, nationwide availability across Bangladesh via fiber and radio connectivity, and DDoS protection with DC & DR support.
• Home Internet (FTTH) Fiber-to-the-Home internet connectivity for residential users with packages of 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, and 25 Mbps, supporting HD video streaming and heavy file transfers via professional-grade Wi-Fi router modem connecting up to 60 devices.
• Data Connectivity MPLS-based data connectivity with high-performance across business locations, Layer 2 Ethernet over IP tunneling, and secured network infrastructure with DC & DR facilities supporting ACH, ECN, DSE, CSE, and CDBL exchanges.
• Cyber Security Comprehensive cybersecurity services including vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, web application scanning, WAF, email security, endpoint security, SIEM, source code review, PAM, ISO 27001/20000/22301 implementation, and SOC consultancy.
• Network Security Network security solutions including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Anti-DDoS mitigation as a service, and VPN as a Service hosted at BRACNet's own data center with BDIX connectivity and dedicated non-shared IPs.
• Surveillance Centralized IP Video Surveillance system providing industry-specific surveillance solutions across multiple locations with advanced light condition handling and wide-area coverage.
• Network Infrastructure Network infrastructure services including data center solutions (custom rack and stack integration), Wi-Fi solutions, and storage and backup solutions for businesses from small LAN to enterprise-level SD-WAN and data centers.
• Cloud Solutions Cloud computing services providing public cloud connectivity (Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect), private cloud (virtual, hosted, and managed), and a cloud operating system combining virtualization with unified operation and management.
• IPTSP (Voice & SMS) IP Telephony and SMS services including hosted/on-premise IP-PBX, cloud PBX, call center solutions, SIP trunk, toll-free service, voice broadcasting, and bulk SMS marketing with API integration for developers.
• Software Development Custom enterprise software development and consultancy services covering web applications, mobile apps (iOS/Android), desktop applications, SaaS platform development, ERP systems, and e-commerce development using JavaScript, PHP, .NET Core, Python, Laravel, NodeJS, ReactJS, and other frameworks.
• IoT Solutions Internet of Things solutions spanning smart metering (electricity, gas, water with two-way communication), smart energy management (up to 30% electricity bill reduction), smart server room automation, occupancy-based lighting automation, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, smart poultry/livestock farming, smart kitchen safety, smart home automation, and smart office automation.
• Hosting & Servers Web and email hosting services for businesses, providing fast, secure, and reliable hosting infrastructure.
• Business Suite Corporate collaboration suite offering Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Workplace, and Zoom Pro licenses, enabling remote and in-person team collaboration with tools for communication, document management, and productivity.
• Managed Services Managed IT services including custom network management, managed network security with continuous monitoring, and managed software and embedded system development for businesses needing flexible, scalable managed solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• SLA uptime: 98.1% for single link, 99.5% for dual link
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tipsoi (Inovace Technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2026Tipsoi, the IoT and AI-powered workforce management product of Inovace Technologies, signed a strategic partnership with BRACNet to expand smart attendance and workforce management solutions across Bangladesh. The collaboration combines Tipsoi's real-time workforce presence technology with BRACNet's enterprise connectivity and distribution strength, focusing on joint deployments and go-to-market efforts targeting enterprises across key sectors.
• Agrani BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Agrani Bank PLC and BRACNet Limited signed a strategic technology cooperation agreement to provide nationwide secure and uninterrupted data connectivity for Agrani Bank's operations across Bangladesh. BRACNet will deliver technical support and managed services for the bank's ICT infrastructure.
• HuaweicoreTechnology or IntegrationHuawei and BRACNet strengthened their longstanding partnership to shape the future of digital education in Bangladesh. They conducted joint workshops and the 'Campus Next Gen' program to advance smart education environments. Huawei provides technology solutions while BRACNet provides connectivity and local market expertise.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grameenphone: Bangladesh's largest mobile operator and a major provider of enterprise and consumer data connectivity. Directly comparable as a nationwide telecom/ISP serving enterprise and consumer customers in Bangladesh, though its scale is meaningfully larger.
• Banglalink: One of Bangladesh's top mobile operators with significant data, FTTH, and enterprise connectivity offerings. Directly competes for enterprise and SME connectivity customers against BRACNet.
• Robi Axiata: Major Bangladeshi mobile operator serving both consumer and enterprise segments with connectivity and ICT services. Comparable as a nationwide telecom competitor with overlapping enterprise and SME customer base.
• Link3 Technologies: Bangladesh-focused ISP and ICT solutions provider serving enterprise and residential customers with fiber, data connectivity, and managed services. Closely comparable business model to BRACNet's enterprise ISP arm.
• BTCL (Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited): State-owned nationwide telecom operator offering fixed-line, data, and internet services across Bangladesh. Competes with BRACNet for enterprise and government connectivity contracts.
• Aamra Technologies: Bangladeshi IT services and internet company providing enterprise connectivity, cloud, managed services, and software development. Closely overlaps BRACNet's diversified ICT service portfolio.
• Summit Communications: Bangladesh-based telecommunications and infrastructure provider offering nationwide fiber, data connectivity, and ICT services to enterprise customers. Directly comparable as a licensed nationwide ISP and infrastructure operator.

Broad incumbents

• NTT Communications: Global tier-1 telecommunications and ICT services provider with presence across Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering managed network, cloud, and enterprise connectivity at much larger scale than BRACNet.
• Tata Communications: Global digital infrastructure provider with strong presence in South Asia, offering enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across Bangladesh and the broader region.

Others

• KDDI Corporation: Japan's second-largest telecom operator and a 50% joint-venture partner of BRACNet. Directly relevant through its ownership stake and as the international telecom partner providing capital and technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bracnet_limited

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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