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*'''TeleTalk''' (state-owned, to be rebranded)
*'''TeleTalk''' (state-owned, to be rebranded)
*'''Citycell''' (CDMA-only)
*'''Citycell''' (CDMA-only)
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The 3 biggest operators Grameenphone, Banglalink and Robi have more than 90% of all customers. Airtel has applied for a merger with Robi in 2015. With all GSM operators, 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G up to HSPA+ on 2100 MHz is still in the population centers only, 4G/LTE hasn't started yet.
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The 3 biggest operators Grameenphone, Banglalink and Robi have more than 90% of all customers. Airtel has applied for a merger with Robi in 2015 pending approval. With all GSM operators 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz. 3G up to HSPA+ on 2100 MHz is still in the population centers only, 4G/LTE hasn't started yet.
To purchase a SIM card, the official legal requirements are a registration with:
To purchase a SIM card, the official legal requirements are a registration with:
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There are some shops or street vendors who will not ask for it. But by law it's required and you should be ready to show and provide it. The price for a SIM card is usually between 100 and 500 BDT. After getting out from the airport exit door, SIM cards may be bought from snack shops located outside the airport. Alternatively, you may visit any top-up or service center of the mobile operators. Wherever you go, you will find within 100 meters some mobile SIM card and top-up vendors.
There are some shops or street vendors who will not ask for it. But by law it's required and you should be ready to show and provide it. The price for a SIM card is usually between 100 and 500 BDT. After getting out from the airport exit door, SIM cards may be bought from snack shops located outside the airport. Alternatively, you may visit any top-up or service center of the mobile operators. Wherever you go, you will find within 100 meters some mobile SIM card and top-up vendors.
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In 2015 a SIM registration process has been established. Bangladeshis can send their national ID number by SMS. Foreigners should go to the shops for registration showing their passport/visa. All unregistered SIM cards are to be blocked by November 2015.
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In 2015 a SIM registration system has been established. Bangladeshis can send their national ID number by SMS. Foreigners should go to the shops for registration showing their passport/visa. All unregistered SIM cards are to be blocked and discontinued by November 2015.
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From 2015 add 15% VAT sales tax and 3% telecom tax called supplementary duty to all given prices.
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From 2015 add at total of 18% taxes (15% VAT sales tax and 3% telecom tax called supplementary duty) to all given prices.
=='''Grameenphone'''==
=='''Grameenphone'''==
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Default rate outside of packages is 0.80 BDT per MB up to 200 BDT, then cut off. These packages can be booked on all prepaid plans:
Default rate outside of packages is 0.80 BDT per MB up to 200 BDT, then cut off. These packages can be booked on all prepaid plans:
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|20 GB
|20 GB
|30 days
|30 days
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|2000 BDT
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|2,000 BDT
|*5000*22#
|*5000*22#
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|15 GB
|15 GB
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|1500 BDT
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|1,500 BDT
|*5000*410#
|*5000*410#
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=='''TeleTalk'''==
=='''TeleTalk'''==
[[File:Teletalk.png|thumb|209x209px]]
[[File:Teletalk.png|thumb|209x209px]]
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Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. brand name TeleTalk (Bengali: টেলিটক) is a state-owned mobile phone company. It's the the smallest operator of mobile phone service in Bangladesh with a 2% market share caring for 4 million out of 131 mobile users. It can't be recommended for travelers, because of unreliable service and bad coverage.
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Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd., brand name TeleTalk (Bengali: টেলিটক) is a state-owned mobile phone company. It's the smallest operator of all mobile phone services in Bangladesh with a 2% market share caring for only 4 million out of 131 million mobile users. It can't be recommended for travelers, because of notoriously unreliable service and general bad coverage.
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The Bangladeshi government wants rebrand TeleTalk in an attempt to accelerate the operator’s financial recovery. Teletalk generates a loss of nearly BDT 4 billion. TeleTalk will get a room at every post office as part of the rebranding. TeleTalk wants expand its network through partnership with private operators.
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The Bangladeshi government wants to rebrand TeleTalk in an attempt to accelerate the operator’s financial recovery. TeleTalk has generated a loss of nearly BDT 4 billion. TeleTalk will get a room at every post office as part of the rebranding. Furthermore, TeleTalk wants expand its network through partnerships with private operators. Because of the current situation, no rates are added.