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Bangladesh: 6 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Bangladesh – known for being home to the world's largest river delta, for having the most densely populated city worldwide & for having the longest female-led government.

It is also the world's 8th most populous country, while only being the world's 92th largest country.

So, with this many people in the country, there must be a lot to do and see, right?

Yes, there is.

From temples, like Sompur Mahavihara, to museums, like Ahsan Manzil Museum.

From the many street markets to national parks, there is no reason to be bored in Bangladesh.

Let alone the country's stunning beaches, like Kuakata Sea Beach.

What makes Bangladesh even more exciting is that it is an inexpensive travel destination.

South Asia is not known for being expensive, which is great for those who do not want to spend their whole life savings on a trip (like in the Caribbean or Oceania).

This is another reason why you should get a Bangladeshi local SIM card because there is almost no mobile operator with lower international roaming rates than the mobile data rates in Bangladesh.

Moreover, SIM cards in Bangladesh are cheap too.

You can get a Bangladeshi SIM card for 150 BDT (1.40 USD) from Teletalk or 200 BDT (1.90 USD) from Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi, Airtel & Banglalink in their stores (or pick-up locations for Skitto). SIM cards are also available at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal & Chittagong-Shah Amanat International Airports.

Not expensive at all, right? Just wait until you learn Bangadesh is in the top ten countries with the lowest mobile data rates globally.

Yep, that is right – data costs basically nothing (if you are used to much higher rates, of course – Bangladeshis reading this may strangle me if they read this without the disclaimer, haha).

In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Bangladesh. Let's do this.

Buying a SIM Card in Bangladesh Guide (logos of Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi, Airtel, Banglalink & Teletalk)

Original publication: 26th of February 2020. Last updated: 30th of May 2023.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bangladesh?

Anyone 18 years old or older living in or visiting Bangladesh can buy a Bangladeshi SIM card from the mobile network operators (Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi, Airtel, Banglalink & Teletalk) with some restrictions.

The main restriction is that you can only have 15 active SIM cards in your name in Bangladesh.

Even for people like me, who like to test out all the mobile operators in a country, this should be more than enough.

Note that Skitto allows you to have only one SIM card, so be aware of that.

Besides that restriction, you are free to use Bangladeshi SIM cards.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

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Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Bangladesh).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bangladesh?

You can get a Bangladeshi SIM card in Grameenphone Robi, Airtel, Banglalink & Teletalk stores and from Skitto pick-up points. They are also available from third-party stores (but not for tourists). Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal & Chittagong-Shah Amanat International Airports sell SIM cards too.

You can expect to pay the following for Bangladeshi SIM cards:

  • Grameenphone: 200 BDT
  • Skitto: 200 BDT
  • Robi (Axiata): 200 BDT
  • Airtel Bangladesh: 200 BDT
  • Banglalink: 200 BDT
  • Teletalk Bangladesh: 150 BDT

For up-to-date BDT:your currency (let's say INR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Can You Use Your Phone in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Bangladesh. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Bangladesh, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

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If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Bangladesh.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Bangladesh or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Bangladesh (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE (and soon 5G NR).

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has five mobile operators and one sub-brand offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

  • Grameenphone
  • Skitto (Grameenphone sub-brand)
  • Robi (Axiata)
  • Airtel Bangladesh (by Robi)
  • Banglalink
  • Teletalk Bangladesh

The following frequencies are used in Bangladesh:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not commercial yet

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Bangladesh, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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5G NR in Bangladesh

Commercial 5G NR is not available in Bangladesh yet in 2022. However, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) planned on holding a 5G NR license auction in December 2021 (which did not take place). Teletalk has, however, been awarded a 5G NR license in September 2021.

Best SIM Card in Bangladesh

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Bangladesh, I recommend going with Grameenphone or Banglalink. Grameenphone is, overall, the best mobile operator with the best performance. Banglalink is the fastest, but its (4G/LTE) coverage lacks compared to its competitors.

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Best eSIM in Bangladesh

Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM (to prepaid customers) in Bangladesh yet.

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Bangladesh.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the seven best eSIMs for Bangladesh:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Bangladesh, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Bangladesh, you better check out my Bangladesh eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Bangladesh Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly, Grameenphone & Fatafati)

SIM Card Registration in Bangladesh

SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Bangladesh. This will be done at the point of sale.

Bangladesh Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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Currency in Bangladesh

500 Bangladeshi Taka Bank Note
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Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka with the symbol BDT (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as Tk. or . For example, 25 BDT = tk/৳ 25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between BDT and USD (US Dollars):

  • 1 BDT = 0.01 USD
  • 10 BDT = 0.95 USD
  • 100 BDT= 0.95 USD
  • 1000 BDT = 9.45 USD
  • 10 000 BDT = 94.40 USD

For up-to-date BDT:your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.

Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).

I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.

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Bangladeshi Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi (Axiata), Airtel Bangladesh, Banglalink & Teletalk Bangladesh, and go through:

  • Background information
  • Mobile coverage
  • SIM card types, prices, and availability
  • Recharge/top-up information
  • Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Bangladesh has to offer to us.


Grameenphone

Grameenphone Bangladesh Logo
© Grameenphone

Grameenphone is the largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It has, in most aspects, the best network in the country.

Grameenphone is run by the Norwegian telecommunications company called Telenor, which is active in Asia (Malaysia – Digi Malaysia, Pakistan – Telenor & Thailand – dtac) and Europe (Denmark, Norway & Sweden as Telenor and as DNA in Finland).

However, as it is the most popular mobile operator, it suffers from network congestion from time to time, which affects the network experience.

This is why other mobile operators may have better outcomes in tests. But Grameenphone is undoubtedly recommended for those visiting rural Bangladesh.

Grameenphone uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)

This is what you will learn about Grameenphone:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Grameenphone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Grameenphone

Grameenphone has the best coverage in Bangladesh.

Below is Grameenphone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Grameenphone

You can get a Grameenphone SIM card for 200 BDT with 5 BDT in Grameenphone stores. While are four SIM cards available (Bondhu, djuice, Nishchinto & Smile), all starter packs are sold for the same price. The Nishchinto SIM card is the most popular SIM card at the moment.

Grameenphone Bangladesh SIM Card Price

Upon activation, you can get several bonuses when you recharge your new SIM card.

If you top-up 34 BDT, you get 1 GB of data for 7 days and a Biscope (app) pass for 30 days.

If you top-up 47 BDT, you get 20 BDT credit (30 days), 2 GB ofo data (7 days), 15 local minutes (7 days) & Bioscope (app) pass (30 days).

Grameenphone Bangladesh New SIM First Recharge Offers
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Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs from Airalo (four options):

Bangladesh Fatafati eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 days
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

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If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 14 Asian countries 1 with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering

Airalo Asialink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.

You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Bangladesh Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly, Grameenphone & Fatafati)

Note that Grameenphone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

However, VoLTE calls are only applicable to Grameenphone to Grameenphone calls or Grameenphone to Skitto calls.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Grameenphone

Grameenphone top-up vouchers are sold in Grameenphone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.

To top up your Grameenphone SIM card, dial *555*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *555*123456#.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *566# to check your Grameenphone balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the MyGP app (Android/iOS).

Grameenphone Bangladesh MyGP App
© Grameenphone

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Grameenphone

Grameenphone has six data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).

To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid Customers – Grameenphone

The Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid customers are combo bundles for new customers with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
24 BDTN/A37 minutes5 days
57 BDT3 GBN/A3 days
64 BDTN/A100 minutes15 days
97 BDT2 GB50 minutes10 days
99 BDTN/A160 minutes15 days
114 BDT6 GBN/A7 days
299 BDT6 GBN/A30 days
Grameenphone Bangladesh Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid Customers
All-Rounder Packs – Grameenphone

The All-Rounder Packs are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
149 BDT3.5 GB150 minutes7 days
218 BDT512 MB330 minutes30 days
299 BDT3.5 GB250 minutes30 days
397 BDT8 GB300 minutes30 days
498 BDT12 GB350 minutes30 days
699 BDT20 GB700 minutes30 days
799 BDT35 GB800 minutes30 days
899 BDT50 GB1000 minutes30 days
998 BDT50 GB1600 minutes 130 days

1 + 500 SMS

Grameenphone Bangladesh All-Rounder Packs
Internet Packs – Grameenphone

The Internet Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

PriceDataValidity
23 BDTUnlimited2 hours
34 BDTUnlimited3 hours
38 BDT512 MB3 days
43 BDT1 GB3 days
58 BDT1.5 GB3 days
63 BDT3 GB3 days
69 BDT2.5 GB3 days
83 BDT6 GB3 days
84 BDT5 GB3 days
98 BDT10 GB3 days
118 BDT15 GB3 days
129 BDT5 GB7 days
134 BDT7 GB7 days
148 BDT7 GB7 days
159 BDT10 GB7 days
164 BDT14 GB7 days
179 BDT15 GB7 days
198 BDT20 GB7 days
319 BDT7 GB30 days
359 BDT10 GB30 days
398 BDT15 GB30 days
399 BDT30 GB30 days
497 BDT45 GB30 days
499 BDT30 GB30 days
549 BDT15 GBUnlimited
598 BDT60 GB30 days
599 BDT45 GB30 days
398 BDT60 GB30 days
749 BDT90 GB30 days
1199 BDT40 GBUnlimited
Grameenphone Bangladesh Internet Packs
Flexiplan – Grameenphone

The Flexiplan is a customizable combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Grameenphone Bangladesh Flexiplan Example
Social Packs – Grameenphone

The Social Pack are with data bundles (without 5G NR access).

PricePlanApp DataApp(s)Validity
16 BDTHoiChoi 1.3 GB1.3 GBHoiChoi3 days
17 BDTSocial Pack512 MBFacebook & Twitter3 days
25 BDTHoiChoi 1.3 GB1.3 GBHoiChoi3 days
31 BDTSocial Pack750 MBFacebook & Twitter7 days
51 BDTHoiChoi 1.3 GB1.3 GBHoiChoi30 days
97 BDTSocial Pack1.5 GBFacebook & Twitter30 days
158 BDTStreaming Pack6 GBN/A7 days
358 BDTStreaming Pack8 GBN/A30 days
Bioscope Packs – Grameenphone
PriceBioscope DataValidity
21 BDT2.6 GB3 days
31 BDT2.6 GB7 days
51 BDT2.6 GB30 days

APN/Internet Settings – Grameenphone

  • Name: GP Internet
  • APN: gpinternet

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Skitto

Skitto Bangladesh Logo Small
© Skitto

Skitto is a Grameenphone sub-brand.

It is Grameenphone's all digital brand focusing on the youth (or as Skitto says it: […] the digitally savvy generation like you).

However, anyone, including the elderly (😜), can get a Skitto SIM card.

While it is marketed as an all-digital brand, SIM cards are still available at physical stores (pick-up locations).

Furthermore, you can still top-up with cash in many stores throughout the country.

To learn about Skitto's frequencies, jump back to Grameenphone’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Skitto:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Skitto SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Skitto

Skitto is a Grameenphone (digital) sub-brand, meaning Skitto uses the Grameenphone network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Skitto, jump to the Grameenphone Coverage section.

SIM Card Price – Skitto

You can get a Skitto SIM card for 200 BDT with 10 BDT credit, 500 MB of data & 100 SMS for 30 days from Skitto pick-up points.

Skitto Bangladesh SIM Card
© Skitto

Upon activation, you have to register your Skitto SIM card online.

You also get plenty of new SIM card bonsues with Skitto, which you can see in the image below:

Skitto Bangladesh New SIM Card Bonuses
© Skitto
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Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):

  1. 6 GB/15 days
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No unlimited data for Bangladesh (yet)

The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:

  1. 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day)
  2. 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day)
Holafly Asia eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.

You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Skitto

Skitto top-ups, with Grameenphone's Flexiload, are sold in grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.

Skitto Bangladesh Flexiload
© Skitto

The following (online) top-ups are available:

Top-UpValidity
10 BDT – 150 BDT30 days
151 BDT – 299 BDT45 days
300 BDT – 1000 BDT365 days

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

If the retailer needs help, this is the USSD code for the retailer: *666*YourPhoneNumber*ReloadAmount*Retailer'sFlexiloadPIN#.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *121# to check your Skitto balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Skitto app (Android/iOS).

Skitto Bangladesh App
© Skitto

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Skitto

Skitto has only one data-featured prepaid plan, which is the Data Packs (without 5G NR access).

I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).

To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Data Packs can be enabled on the Skitto app:

PriceDataValidity
3 BDT60 MB3 days
44 BDT500 MB7 days
89 BDT1.5 GB7 days
104 BDT3 GB7 days
229 BDT2 GB30 days
498 BDT7 GB30 days
Skitto Bangladesh Data Packs

APN/Internet Settings – Skitto

  • Name: skittonet
  • APN: skittonet

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Robi (Axiata)

Robi Bangladesh Logo
© Robi

Robi Axiata, just Robi, is the second-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It purchased Airtel Bangladesh in 2016, which then turned Robi(-Airtel) into the second-largest mobile operator in the country.

Robi is part of the Axiata group from Malaysia.

The Axiata Group is also active in Cambodia (Smart), Indonesia (XL Axiata), Malaysia (Celcom), Nepal (Ncell) & Sri Lanka (Dialog).

Robi uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Robi:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Robi SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Robi

Robi has extensive coverage throughout Bangladesh.

4G/LTE and 4.5G (fast 4G/LTE) reception are available almost anywhere in Bangladesh (especially populated areas).

Below is Robi's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Robi's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Robi

You can get a Robi SIM card for 200 BDT in Robi stores.

Upon activation, you can get several bonuses when you recharge your new SIM card.

If you top-up 23 BDT, you get 1 GB of data and 1 GB for Facebook.

If you top-up 42 BDT, you get 34 BDT credit and 2 GB of data for 7 days.

Robi Bangladesh New Prepaid Connection Offers
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Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs from Airalo (four options):

Bangladesh Fatafati eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 days
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Asia and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/60 days
  5. 20 GB/180 days
Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.

You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Bangladesh Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly, Grameenphone & Fatafati)

Dial *2#to see your Robi phone number.

Note that Robi offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Robi

Robi top-up vouchers are sold in Robi stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.

To top up your Robi SIM card, dial *111*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *111*123456#.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *1# to check your Robi balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Robi app (Android/iOS).

Robi Bangladesh My Robi App
© Robi

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Robi

Robi has four data-featured prepaid plans:

All Robi plans can be activated by dialing *4#.

I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).

To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Combo Packs – Robi

The Combo Packs are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
98 BDT1 GB30 minutes7 days
124 BDT2 GB30 minutes7 days
149 BDT1 GB100 minutes7 days
154 BDT2 GB30 minutes15 days
196 BDT3 GB100 minutes7 days
197 BDT1 GB20 minutes30 days
269 BDT3 GB100 minutes30 days
397 BDT8 GB200 minutes30 days
459 BDT22 GB600 minutes15 days
548 BDT15 GB350 minutes30 days
559 BDT40 GB700 minutes15 days
719 BDT22 GB600 minutes30 days
769 BDT40 GB700 minutes15 days
799 BDT40 GB600 minutes30 days
899 BDT40 GB700 minutes30 days
949 BDT50 GB1000 minutes15 days
998 BDT50 GB1000 minutes30 days
Robi Bangladesh Combo Packs
Stratch Card Plan – Robi
PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
29 BDT200 MB15 minutes7 days
Bundle and Combo Packs – Robi

The Bundle and Combo Packs are, as the name implies, combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
198 BDT1 GB250 minutes30 days
249 BDT2 GB30 minutes30 days
322 BDT512 MB525 minutes15 days
324 BDT512 MB525 minutes30 days
358 BDT1 GB530 minutes30 days
407 BDT1 GB650 minutes30 days
409 BDT18 GB400 minutes15 days
499 BDT12 GB300 minutes30 days
609 BDT1 GB1000 minutes30 days
1498 BDT75 GB1400 minutes30 days

Robi Bangladesh Bundle and Combo Packs
Volume Packs – Robi

The Volume Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

PriceDataValidity
38 BDT712 MB3 days
41 BDT812 MB3 days
46 BDT912 MB3 days
57 BDT1.5 GB3 days
63 BDT2 GB3 days
76 BDT3 GB3 days
84 BDT612 MB7 days
89 BDT5 GB3 days
96 BDT8 GB3 days
107 BDT6 GB3 days
114 BDT3 GB7 days
123 BDT612 MB15 days
129 BDT2.5 GB7 days
131 BDT5 GB7 days
148 BDT8 GB7 days
164 BDT6 GB7 days
171 BDT2 GB15 days
178 BDT16 GB7 days
189 BDT812 MB7 days
209 BDT15 GB15 days
279 BDT16 GB15 days
299 BDT6 GB30 days
319 BDT7 GB365 days
359 BDT18 GB 115 days
399 BDT15 GB30 days
469 BDT50 GB15 days
497 BDT16 GB30 days
549 BDT35 GB30 days
598 BDT45 GB30 days
698 BDT50 GB30 days

1 + 400 minutes

Robi Bangladesh Volume Packs

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  • Name: Robi
  • APN: internet

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Airtel Bangladesh

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Airtel Bangladesh, just Airtel, is, together with Robi (Axiata), the second-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

As of 2016, Airtel is part of Robi after the merger was completed.

For now, the Airtel brand will remain, and it will still offer products and services.

It is unknown if this will change in the (near) future.

However, as Robi and Airtel have been one company for around five years, Airtel will likely keep operating the way it currently is.

Airtel uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Airtel:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Airtel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Airtel Bangladesh

Airtel has extensive coverage throughout Bangladesh.

4G/LTE and 4.5G (fast 4G/LTE) reception are available almost anywhere in Bangladesh (especially populated areas).

Below is Airtel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Airtel's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Airtel Bangladesh

You can get an Airtel SIM card for 200 BDT with 5 BDT credit (90 days) & 50 MB (10 days) in Robi-Airtel (Experience) Centers.

Dial *2# to see your Airtel phone number.

Dial *121# to access the Airtel menu.

You also get plenty of new SIM card bonsues with Airtel, including free data and minutes.

Below is an overview of all the Airtel new SIM card bonuses:

Airtel Bangladesh New SIM Card Offer
Airtel Bangladesh New SIM Card Top Up Offers
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Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):

  1. 6 GB/15 days
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No unlimited data for Bangladesh (yet)

The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

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If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 14 Asian countries 1 with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering

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I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Airtel Bangladesh

Airtel top-up vouchers are sold in Robi-Airtel (Experience) Centers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.

To top up your Airtel SIM card, dial *121# and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *1# or *121# to check your Airtel balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Airtel – Bangladesh app (Android/iOS).

Airtel Bangladesh My Airtel - Bangladesh App
© Airtel Bangladesh

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Airtel Bangladesh

Airtel has three data-featured prepaid plans:

All Airtel plans can be activated by dialing *4# or *121#.

I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).

To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Internet Packages – Airtel Bangladesh

The Internet Packages are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
29 BDT512 MBN/A3 days
36 BDT700 MB15 minutes3 days
38 BDT712 MBN/A3 days
44 BDT1 GB10 minutes3 days
49 BDT1.4 GBN/A3 days
57 BDT1.5 GBN/A3 days
61 BDT1 GBN/A7 days
63 BDT2 GBN/A3 days
67 BDT1.5 GB25 minutes3 days
68 BDT2.5 GBN/A3 days
76 BDT3 GBN/A3 days
79 BDT2 GB30 minutes3 days
89 BDT5 GBN/A3 days
98 BDT1.5 GB25 minutes7 days
129 BDT2.5 GBN/A7 days
132 BDT612 MBN/A30 days
148 BDT8 GBN/A7 days
149 BDT1.5 GB100 minutes7 days
164 BDT6 GBN/A7 days
178 BDT16 GBN/A7 days
198 BDT1.5 GBN/A30 days
219 BDT3 GB150 minutes30 days
249 BDT2 GB30 minutes30 days
269 BDT3 GB100 minutes30 days
293 BDT4 GB475 minutes3 days
295 BDT4 GB475 minutes7 days
297 BDT5 GB150 minutes30 days
298 BDT4 GB475 minutes30 days
299 BDT6 GBN/A30 days
344 BDT5 GBN/A30 days
348 BDT6 GB200 minutes30 days
397 BDT8 GB200 minutes30 days
399 BDT15 GBN/A15 days
497 BDT16 GBN/A30 days
499 BDT12 GB300 minutes30 days
548 BDT15 GB350 minutes30 days
599 BDT18 GB400 minutes30 days
601 BDT1 GB 1000 minutes3 days
603 BDT1 GB1000 minutes15 days
648 BDT25 GB500 minutes30 days
719 BDT30 GB600 minutes30 days
Airtel Bangladesh Internet Packages
MyPlan – Airtel Bangladesh
Airtel Bangladesh My Plan Offer
Social Packs – Airtel Bangladesh
PricePlanApp DataAppValidity
12 BDT512 MB512 MBFacebook & Instagram3 days

APN/Internet Settings – Airtel Bangladesh

  • Name: Airtel BD
  • APN: internet

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Banglalink

Banglalink Bangladesh Logo
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Banglalink is the third-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It is, however, the fastest mobile operator in the country.

Banglalink is run by the Dutch company called VEON, which is known as Beeline (in CIS countries), Jazz (Pakistan), Kyivstar (Ukraine)

Banglalink uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Banglalink:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Banglalink SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Banglalink

Banglalink has extensive coverage throughout Bangladesh.

However, it has the worst 4G/LTE coverage experience.

Below is Banglalink's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Banglalink

You can get a Banglalink SIM card for 200 BDT in Banglink stores.

Banglalink Bangladesh New SIM Card Offers
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Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs from Airalo (four options):

Bangladesh Fatafati eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 days
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:

  1. 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day)
  2. 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day)
Holafly Asia eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.

You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Banglalink

Banglalink top-up vouchers are sold in Banglalink stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.

To top up your Banglalink SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *123*123456#.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *124# to check your Banglalink balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the MyBL app (Android/iOS).

Banglalink Bangladesh MyBL App
© Banglalink

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Banglalink

Banglalink has thrtee data-feautured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).

To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Bundles – Banglalink

The Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidityActivation Code
3 BDTN/AN/A30 SMS3 days*121*1013#
7 BDTN/AN/A70 SMS7 days*166*770#
15 BDTN/AN/A200 SMS15 days*121*15#
28 BDT200 MB20 minutesN/A3 days*166*28#
30 BDTN/AN/A500 SMS30 days*121*30#
38 BDT300 MB30 minutesN/A3 days*121*38#
44 BDT512 MB30 minutesN/A3 days*121*44#
67 BDT2 GB30 minutesN/A3 days*121*67#
72 BDT200 MB20 minutesN/A7 days*121*6072#
82 BDT300 MB30 minutesN/A7 days*121*6082#
95 BDT4 GB150 minutesN/A3 days*121*95#
98 BDT2 GB30 minutesN/A7 days*121*98#
105 BDT200 MB20 minutesN/A15 days*121*6105#
110 BDT4 GB150 minutesN/A7 days*121*110#
115 BDT300 MB30 minutesN/A15 days*121*6115#
124 BDT1 GB 30 minutesN/A7 days*121*124#
138 BDT200 MB20 minutesN/A30 days*121*6138#
142 BDT1 GB30 minutesN/A15 days*121*142#
145 BDT300 MB30 minutesN/A30 days*121*6145#
158 BDT512 MB30 minutesN/A30 days*121*158#
179 BDT4 GB150 minutesN/A15 days*121*179#
198 BDT2 GB30 minutesN/A30 days*121*198#
248 BDT4 GB150 minutesN/A30 days*121*248#
273 BDT8 GB200 minutesN/A15 days*121*273#
289 BDT12 GB450 minutesN/A15 days*121*289#
298 BDT5 GB150 minutesN/A30 days*121*298#
348 BDT8 GB200 minutesN/A30 days*121*348#
398 BDT12 GB450 minutesN/A30 days*121*398#
479 BDT15 GB350 minutesN/A15 days*121*473#
498 BDT15 GB350 minutesN/A30 days*121*498#
573 BDT20 GB400 minutesN/A15 days*121*573#
598 BDT20 GB400 minutesN/A30 days*121*598#
673 BDT30 GB700 minutesN/A15 days*121*673#
698 BDT30 GB700 minutesN/A30 days*121*698#
755 BDT40 GB800 minutesN/A15 days*121*755#
798 BDT40 GB800 minutesN/A30 days*121*798#
816 BDT50 GB1000 minutesN/A15 days*121*816#
898 BDT50 GB1000 minutesN/A30 days*121*898#
Banglalink Bangladesh Bundles
Mixed Packs – Banglalink

The Mixed Packs are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

PriceDataMinutesValidityActivation Code
24 BDT25 MB33 minutes3 days*121*24#
28 BDT300 MB30 minutes3 days*121*28#
29 BDT300 MB40 minutes3 daysScratch card
38 BDT512 MB40 minutes3 days*12138#
72 BDT300 MB30 minutes7 days*121*6072#
73 BDT300 MB40 minutes7 days*1216073#
82 BDT512 MB40 minutes7 days*1216082#
105 BDT300 MB30 minutes15 days*121*6105#
106 BDT300 MB40 minutes15 days*1216106#
115 BDT512 MB40 minutes15 days*1216115#
138 BDT300 MB30 minutes30 days*121*6138#
139 BDT300 MB40 minutes30 days*121*6139#
168 BDT1024 MB25 minutes30 days*121*168#
218 BDT1024 MB250 minutes30 days*121*218#
407 BDT1024 MB575 minutes30 days*121407#
328 BDT1024 MB445 minutes30 days*121*328#
607 BDT 1024 MB800 minutes30 days*121*607#
Banglalink Bangladesh Mixed Packs
Internet Packs – Banglalink

The Internet Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

PriceDataValidityActivation Code
9 BDT100 MB3 days*121*9#
18 BDT200 MB3 days*121*18#
19 BDT300 MB3 days*121*1012#
22 BDT4 GB2 hours*121*32#
29 BDT1 GB3 days121*1329#
33 BDT6 GB3 hours*121*33#
36 BDT512 MB3 days*121*36#
42 BDT1 GB3 days*121*42#
46 BDT2 GB7 days*121*46#
49 BDT1.5 GB3 days*121*49#
51 BDT512 MB7 days*121*51#
52 BDT1 GB3 days*121*5052#
54 BDT3 GB3 days*121*54#
58 BDT2 GB3 days*121*58#
63 BDT200 MB15 days*121*63#
68 BDT3 GB3 days*121*68#
76 BDT300 MB30 days*121*76#
76 BDT4 GB15 days*121*1676#
89 BDT8 GB3 days*121*89#
91 BDT512 MB15 days*121*91#
96 BDT5 GB30 days*121*96#
99 BDT2 GB7 days*121*99#
99 BDT3 GB30 days*121*1999#
114 BDT2 GB7 days*121*114#
116 BDT1 GB15 days*121*116#
122 BDT3 GB7 days*121*122#
129 BDT5 GB7 days*121*129#
139 BDT8 GB7 days*121*139#
141 BDT1 GB30 days*121*141#
149 BDT11 GB7 days*121*149#
169 BDT15 GB7 days*121*169#
194 BDT2 GB15 days*121*1194#
199 BDT30 GB7 days*121*199#
204 BDT3 GB15 days*121*1204#
208 BDT11 GB15 days*121*208#
209 BDT1.5 GB30 days*121*209#
219 BDT15 GB15 days*121*219#
239 BDT2 GB30 days*121*239#
244 BDT5 GB15 days*121*5244#
249 BDT3 GB30 days*121*249#
299 BDT5 GB30 days*121*299#
306 BDT5 GB365 days*121*306#
349 BDT30 GB15 days*121*349#
388 BDT10 GB30 days*121*5388#
389 BDT30 GB30 days*121*389#
399 BDT15 GB30 days*121*399#
449 BDT25 GB30 days*121*449#
462 BDT35 GB15 days*121*462#
497 BDT45 GB30 days*121*497#
499 BDT35 GB30 days*121*499#
512 BDT50 GB15 days*121*512#
542 BDT60 GB15 days*121*542#
547 BDT15 GB3650 days*121*547#
599 BDT50 GB30 days*121*599#
619 BDT60 GB30 days*121*619#
699 BDT60 GB30 days*121*699#
1199 BDT40 GB3650 days*121*1199#

Banglalink Bangladesh Internet Packages

APN/Internet Settings – Banglalink

  • Name: Banglalink 4G
  • APN: blweb

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Teletalk Bangladesh

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Teletalk Bangladesh, just Teletalk, is the smallest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It is a state-owned company. Not surprising to some, Teletalk is the worst option out there.

It was so bad that I omitted Teletalk in the previous version of this guide.

However, Teletalk has improved a lot over the years and managed to be the first mobile operator to get a 5G NR license.

But that is probably because the company is state-owned and pulled some strings Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.

Suppose you plan on visiting Dublar Char Island, Jamtola Beach, Katka Sea Beach, or Sundarban.

In that case, you have to go with Teletalk because it has an exclusivity in these places.

While Teletalk has improved its network and coverage, all the other mobile operators are much better options.

Perhaps that will change in the (near) future.

Teletalk uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not commecrial yet

This is what you will learn about Teletalk:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Teletalk SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Teletalk Bangladesh

Teletalk has the worst coverage in Bangladesh.

However, 4G/LTE reception is available in all populated areas. Although it may be weak.

Below is Teletalk's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Teletalk Bangladesh

You can get a Teletalk SIM card for 150 BDT in Teletalk stores and service points.

Dial *551# to see your Teletalk phone number.

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Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):

  1. 6 GB/15 days
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No unlimited data for Bangladesh (yet)

The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

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If you plan on visiting other countries in Asia and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/60 days
  5. 20 GB/180 days
Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

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From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.

You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Teletalk Bangladesh

Teletalk top-up vouchers are sold in Teletalk stores and Service Points, Paywell Recharge Points, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.

To top up your Teletalk SIM card, dial *151*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *151*123456#.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *152# to check your Teletalk balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the MyTeletalk app (Android/iOS).

Teletalk Bangladesh MyTeletalk App
© Teletalk Bangladesh

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh

Teletalk has three data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).

To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Combo Packages – Teletalk Bangladesh

The Combo Packages are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidityActivation Code
33 BDT1 GB25 minutes10 SMS3 days*111*106#
50 BDT1 GB55 minutes50 SMS7 days*111*102#
101 BDT1.2 GB150 minutes120 SMS30 days*111*103#
199 BDT5 GB250 minutes300 SMS30 days*111*104#
209 BDT10 GB100 minutes50 SMS30 days*111*107#
224 BDT2 GB350 minutes20 SMS30 days*111*108#
297 BDT5 GB450 minutes50 SMS30 days*111*109#
299 BDT10 GB350 minutes100 SMS30 days*111*105#
399 BDT12 GB500 minutes350 SMS30 days*111*110#
548 BDT35 GB800 minutes100 SMS30 days*111*111#
598 BDT40 GB900 minutes100 SMS30 days*111*112#
648 BDT50 GB1000 minutes200 SMS30 days*111*113#
Teletalk Bangladesh Combo Packages
Oporajita Internet Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh
PriceDataValidityActivation Code
8 BDT1 GB7 days*111*8#
19 BDT1 GB3 days*111*19#
38 BDT2 GB7 days*111*38#
Teletalk Bangladesh Oporajita Internet Offers
Regular Internet Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh

The Regular Internet Offers are data (without 5G NR access).

PriceDataValidityActivation Code
9 BDT100 MB3 days*111*9#
21 BDT1 GB3 days*111*534#
25 BDT500 MB7 days*111*718#
27 BDT1 GB7 days*111*27#
39 BDT500 MB30 days*111*503#
38 BDT1 GB15 days*111*720#
44 BDT3 GB3 days*111*44#
59 BDT1 GB30 days*111*49#
69 BDT4 GB7 days*111*66#
78 BDT5 GB7 days111*511#
93 BDT2 GB30 days*111*93#
97 BDT12 GB7 days*111*97#
98 BDT3 GB15 days*111*798#
119 BDT4 GB15 days*111*766#
127 BDT6 GBUnlimited*111*127#
139 BDT3 GB30 days*111*139#
152 BDT20 GB15 days*111*752#
159 BDT25 GB15 days*111*198#
189 BDT30 GB15 days*111*389#
201 BDT5 GB30 days*111*532#
239 BDT10 GB30 days*111*550#
259 BDT45 GB15 days*111*446#
301 BDT20 GB30 days*111*552#
309 BDT26 GBUnlimited*111*309#
319 BDT25 GB30 days*111*200#
344 BDT30 GB30 days*111*344#
445 BDT45 GB30 days*111*445#
Teletalk Bangladesh Regular Internet Offers

APN/Internet Settings – Teletalk Bangladesh

  • Name: TT-INTERNET
  • APN: WAP

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Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel!

Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises & accommodation.

Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!

Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling

Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling?

In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services & products I have for this site and my YouTube channel.

If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!

Learn About Your Phone Travel Options

You can buy local prepaid SIM cardsinternational SIM cardsmobile hotspots, or roam internationally.

Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.

Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks

I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!

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Get updates related to the newest guides, videos & recommended products and services.

Moreover, I send you many tips and tricks on saving money while traveling every now and then.

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Did you know that I have a YouTube channel covering everything you need to know about traveling with your phone?

A lot of useful videos are uploaded multiple times a week, and you do not want to miss out on them!

Learn More About Who Adu Actually Is

Who is the guy behind Phone Travel Wiz? Well, find out on the Ernest Adu about page!