Race Online

What Race Online does

Race Online Limited is a Bangladesh-based internet service provider headquartered in Dhaka, operating as a private limited company since its founding in 1995. The company is a venture of Earth Telecommunication Pvt. Limited, one of the country's leading International Internet Gateway (IIG) operators, which gives Race Online a structurally embedded upstream peering advantage. It delivers enterprise-grade data and internet connectivity through a hybrid fiber and wireless network comprising more than 100 Points of Presence distributed across all seven administrative divisions of Bangladesh — Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Barisal, and Sylhet. The company serves corporate and SME customers with named enterprise logos spanning transportation (Uber), logistics/delivery (Pathao), manufacturing/textile (BGMEA), e-commerce (Chaldal), electronics manufacturing (Walton), healthcare (Ibn Sina), technology (Excel Technologies), and fashion/retail (Esquire).

The product portfolio is built around core connectivity — Internet Connectivity, Data Connectivity, MPLS, IP VPN, and IPLC (International Private Leased Circuit) — supported by wireless broadband via Radio Link using BTRC-licensed spectrum (with coverage up to 35 km) and Wi-Fi solutions. Enterprise voice is delivered through IP Telephony including SIP Trunking and hosted PABX. The company also operates two adjacent product lines outside pure connectivity: Race SMS, a bulk messaging platform with HTTP API access supporting promotional, transactional, and OTP traffic; and Orbitrack, a real-time GPS tracking service for valuables and fleet management. The Orbit sub-brand extends the company into residential and consumer broadband, while wholly-owned subsidiary Dhakacolo provides data center services, together with Earth Telecommunication completing a vertically integrated connectivity stack.

Race Online generates revenue primarily through recurring subscription contracts for bandwidth and managed networking services with SLA-backed terms, supplemented by usage-based pricing on Race SMS volume. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supported by a 24/7 hotline (16590) and email channels; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs between 51 and 100 staff, has no disclosed external funding rounds or institutional investors, and is led by Managing Director Md. Kamal Hossain, Chairman Ela Ahmed, and Executive Director Nasir Uddin Ahmed.

Name

Race Online

Legal name

Race Online Limited

Website

https://race.net.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Race Online Limited is a Bangladesh-based ISP delivering enterprise-grade internet, MPLS, IP VPN, and wireless connectivity through 100+ POPs across seven divisions, serving corporate clients across transportation, e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider / Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Edge-Integrated Private Connectivity (MEC + Private 5G/Wi‑Fi) (HDAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Enterprise internet services
• MPLS network connectivity
• IP VPN solutions
• Wireless broadband services
• International private leased circuit

Headquarters

HQ city

Badda

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Connectivity Services: Internet access services with various service level descriptions for corporates and SMEs requiring premium internet experience, high availability and consistency. Revenue generated through monthly subscriptions based on bandwidth tiers and SLA levels.
2. Data Connectivity Services: High quality data connectivity services delivered via Layer2/Layer3 and resilient national MPLS network. Provides scalable and flexible communications platform for businesses with multiple sites.
3. IP Telephony Services: Business class hosted IP Telephony services including SIP Trunking, hosted PABX solutions, and low-cost pre-pay services. Generates recurring monthly revenue from rental, call charges, and hardware sales.
4. IPLC (International Private Leased Circuit): Dedicated international point-to-point circuits supporting voice, data, and multimedia applications for enterprise customers.
5. MPLS Services: End-to-end IP services with simple configuration, management, and provisioning for service providers and subscribers.
6. IP VPN Connectivity: Secure connectivity solutions for corporate bodies connecting various branches across Bangladesh.
7. Radio Link Services: Wireless broadband services using licensed spectrum from BTRC, providing internet and intranet connectivity nationwide.
8. WiFi Solutions:
9. Bulk SMS Services: Comprehensive bulk SMS services for business communication including promotional messages, transactional alerts, and OTPs. Revenue from message volumes and service packages.
10. Orbitrack (GPS Tracking): Real-time location tracking service for valuables and fleet management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Race Online Limited is a Bangladesh-based Internet Service Provider that delivers enterprise-grade internet and data connectivity using fiber and wireless infrastructure across 100+ Points of Presence nationwide. Its portfolio spans Internet Connectivity, Data Connectivity, IP Telephony, IPLC, MPLS, IP VPN, Radio Link, Wi-Fi Solutions, Bulk SMS (Race SMS), and GPS tracking (Orbitrack) for corporate, SME, and multi-location business customers.

Product overview

Race Online Limited operates as an ISP platform offering a unified portfolio of connectivity and communication services. The core offering comprises Internet and Data Connectivity services delivered via fiber and wireless solutions through 100+ POPs nationwide. Enterprise-grade solutions include IPLC, MPLS, and IP VPN for businesses requiring secure, scalable networking. Voice communication is addressed through IP Telephony services. Wireless broadband is provided via Radio Link and Wi-Fi Solutions. The platform also extends to communication services (Race SMS for bulk messaging) and tracking services (Orbitrack). The company is a venture of Earth Telecommunication (IIG) and operates subsidiaries including Dhakacolo (Data Center), Orbit (Home Internet), and Earth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orbit: Home Internet Service - premium data and internet access options for residential customers
• Orbitrack
• Race SMS

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ POPs nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Link3 Technologies: One of Bangladesh's largest ISPs, offering enterprise fibre, data connectivity, and IP telephony across the country — directly comparable in product mix, target customer (corporate/SME), and geographic footprint to Race Online.
• BRACNet Limited: Bangladesh-focused ISP providing enterprise internet, MPLS/VPN, and managed connectivity to corporates and SMEs — competes head-to-head with Race Online for enterprise bandwidth contracts and shares the same MPLS/IP VPN value proposition.
• Aamra Technologies Limited: Dhaka-based IT and ISP operator offering corporate internet, MPLS, and managed services; comparable customer segment (enterprise/SME) and product portfolio to Race Online in Bangladesh.
• BDCOM Online Limited: Listed Bangladesh ISP providing fibre internet, IPLC, and enterprise connectivity solutions; a comparable scale competitor targeting similar corporate customers with overlapping MPLS/IP VPN offerings.
• Agni Systems Limited: One of Bangladesh's longest-established ISPs, delivering enterprise internet and data connectivity services — comparable in product mix and enterprise GTM motion to Race Online.
• Carnival Internet: Bangladesh-focused broadband and enterprise connectivity provider; competes in the same Dhaka-centric enterprise ISP segment with overlapping fibre and managed connectivity offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Grameenphone Ltd: Bangladesh's largest mobile operator and dominant telecom incumbent; offers enterprise connectivity, MPLS, and IoT as part of a broader portfolio, increasingly competing with ISPs like Race Online for enterprise wallet share.
• Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL): State-owned telecommunications operator providing nationwide fibre, IPLC, and enterprise services; a broader incumbent with overlapping enterprise connectivity capabilities to Race Online.
• Summit Communications Limited: Bangladesh infrastructure provider with nationwide fibre backbone and wholesale/enterprise connectivity; operates at larger scale than Race Online and competes for the same enterprise bandwidth and IPLC contracts.

Others

• Earth Telecommunication Pvt. Limited: Parent company of Race Online and a leading International Internet Gateway (IIG) operator in Bangladesh; relevant as the upstream connectivity provider and sister entity whose IIG peering underpins Race Online's cost structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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