Qubee

Qubee is a brand name used by several telecommunications service providers in South Asia to market wireless broadband services. It has been most prominently associated with WiMAX-based fixed wireless access networks, offering consumer and business internet solutions.

History and scope

The Qubee brand emerged in the late 2000s as a wireless internet service provider in Bangladesh and later expanded to other regional markets. It built point-to-multipoint networks and distributed customer premises equipment such as USB modems and wireless routers. Over time, some markets saw the brand integrated into larger telecom groups through acquisition or rebranding.

Technology

Core deployments of Qubee have traditionally relied on WiMAX technology (IEEE 802.16e) for last-mile connectivity, with backhaul connections ranging from fiber to microwave links. Depending on market conditions and regulator policies, some Qubee operations migrated to or complemented with newer technologies such as 4G LTE.

Services

Qubee offered residential internet packages with various data plans, including both capped and unlimited options, as well as business solutions such as enterprise connectivity and dedicated bandwidth. Service models typically included self-installation options, customer support, and tiered service levels.

Regulation and market

Qubee operated under national telecom licenses in its markets and competed with a mix of fixed wireless, fiber, DSL, and mobile broadband providers. Availability and pricing were influenced by spectrum allocation, infrastructure investment, and regulatory changes in each country.

Current status

The presence and branding of Qubee vary by country, with some markets retaining the name and others having it absorbed into broader telecom brands. Corporate ownership and structure have changed over time as part of regional consolidation in the telecom sector.