Banglalink internet (gprs packages)
enjoy the power of internet now on your mobile with your pre-paid, post-paid and call & control connection too. with banglalink gprs you can send and receive e-mails and browse the internet or download contents through your mobile. be always online even when you are out of home or office; stay updated with your work and the world around.
currently banglalink is providing following gprs packages
| duration |
who can buy |
pack id |
package details |
package price
(excluding vat) |
| monthly packs |
postpaid, prepaid, call & control |
p2 |
unlimited |
tk. 650 |
| p3 |
night-time unlimited
(12-8am free usage only & 8:01am-11:59pm 1kb@0.02tk+vat) |
tk. 300 |
| p6 |
1gb |
tk. 275 |
| prepaid, call & control |
p13 |
morning unlimited – monthly
(5-10am free & 10:01am to 4:59am 1mb@1.03tk+vat) |
tk. 200 |
| p5 |
100mb |
tk. 100 |
| weekly packs |
prepaid, call & control |
p12 |
morning unlimited – weekly
(5am -10am free & 10:01am to 4:59am 1mb@1.03tk+vat) |
tk. 70 |
| p8 |
50mb |
tk. 50 |
| daily packs |
prepaid, call & control |
p4 |
200mb |
tk. 50 |
| p11 |
morning unlimited – daily
(5am -10am free & 10:01am to 4:59am 1mb@1.03tk+vat) |
tk. 20 |
| p7 |
15mb |
tk. 20 |
| p9 |
5mb |
tk. 8 |
| p10 |
2mb |
tk. 4 |
| pay-as-you-go |
postpaid, prepaid, call & control |
p1 |
1kb@0.02tk (prepaid)
1kb@0.015tk (postpaid and call and control subscribers) |
free |
*note: all items are subject to 15% vat in addition to the abovementioned charges.
how to purchase
dialing *500# internet menu, a subscriber can choose from different packs. or, s/he can dial directly to place request for a specific pack as follows
-
| pack validity |
pack id |
direct dialing ussd code (internet menu) |
| monthly |
p2 |
*500*1*1*1# |
| p3 |
*500*1*2*1# |
| p6 |
*500*1*3*1# |
| p13 |
*500*1*4*1# |
| p5 |
*500*1*5*1# |
| weekly |
p12 |
*500*2*1*1# |
| p8 |
*500*2*2*1# |
| daily |
p4 |
*500*3*1*1# |
| p11 |
*500*3*2*1# |
| p7 |
*500*3*3*1# |
| p9 |
*500*3*4*1# |
| p10 |
*500*3*5*1# |
| pay as you go |
p1 |
*500*4*1# |
- alternatively, he/ she can request by typing pack id (example: p2 or p6 or p10) and sending sms to 3343.
- whichever way the subscriber places the request, s/he will receive a reply sms will come from 3343.
- prepaid and call and control subscribers will have to follow the instruction to confirm the purchase of desired pack.
internet balance check & un-subscription
prepaid and call and control subscribers can dial following:
| purpose |
ussd code |
| balance check |
*222*3# |
| un-subscription |
*222*2# |
please note, if your handset has any previous settings of other operator then you need to make the banglalink gprs settings as your default/preferred setting.
banglalink internet fair usage policy applies.
services and features
wap/ internet browsing
handset browsing
with gprs you’ll be able to browse the internet using your gprs enabled handset. most websites available in the internet can be accessed through gprs enabled handsets.
laptop/ personal computer (pc) browsing
you will also be allowed to use the gprs enabled handset as a modem and log in to the internet using a pc or a laptop. standard connectivity tools like data cable, infrared, bluetooth, as well as driver software is required for laptop/pc browsing
pcmcia/usb connect card
standard pcmcia or usb connect cards can be connected to pc/laptops for browsing. handset is not required, only the sim card needs to be inserted inside the connect card for internet browsing
frequently asked questions
gprs service
1. how can i know if my handset supports gprs?
ans: most current handset models released within the last 2-3 years supports gprs. you can also verify with the handset manufactures or the handset manual.
2. what is the difference between gprs and edge?ans: technically edge is a faster data bearer than gprs, but both technologies provide the same services
3. i am using other operator’s edge/gprs service with my handset. can i use banglalink gprs with the same handset?ans: yes, but banglalink gprs settings needs to be set as the default setting
4. can i check email using gprs?ans: yes, you can check any web based email account like yahoo, hotmail through gprs. other email accounts (business email, email account provided by internet provider) might also be accessed through gprs; depending on the type of handset used.
5. can i only activate wap or web browsing service?ans: no; all the gprs services need to be activated (wap, web). however, you may use only wap or web browsing if you so wish.
6. what is wap?ans: wap (wireless application protocol) is a special protocol that enables mobile phone users to access the internet in a simplified format. most handsets have built in wap support.
7. my handset does not support web, but supports wap. can i browse the internet?ans: yes, you can visit the simplified wap versions of most popular web sites. if you enter the web address, you will be automatically taken to the respective web site’s wap versions.
connect card
1. what is a gprs/edge connect card?ans: it is a device where you can insert a gprs enabled sim card and get connected to the internet through a pc/laptop.
2. how do i install a connect card?ans: the connect card needs to be connected to either pcmcia port (laptop) or usb port (laptop/pc). most connect cards are bundled with appropriate driver software, which can be installed easily.
3. do i need a data cable for my mobile to use connect card?ans: no, actually connect card totally eliminates the need for using the handset and its accessories for using internet.
4. can i receive calls during using a connect card?ans: you have to remove the sim card from your handset in order to insert it in to the connect card and hence you cannot receive calls.
5. why would i use a connect card when i can use internet by connecting my handset through data cable/infra-red?ans: handset battery charge depletes very fast when it is used for gprs browsing. also, infra-red connectivity is unstable, and a slight movement might cause disconnection.
6. where can i find a connect card?ans: connect cards are available in most computer shops situated in idb. also, it can be found in etc.
gprs settings
internet
| web settings |
| profile name |
blweb |
| apn (access point name) |
blweb |
| **protocol |
http |
wap
| wap settings |
| profile name |
blwap |
| apn (access point name) |
blwap |
| gateway (proxy) ip |
10.10.55.34 or 010.010.055.34 |
| gateway (proxy) port |
8799 |
| **protocol |
http |
mms
| mms settings |
| profile name |
banglalink mms |
| apn (access point name) |
blmms |
| gateway (proxy) ip |
10.10.55.34 |
| gateway (proxy) port |
8799 |
| relay server url |
http://mmsc1:10021/mmsc/01 |
| data bearer |
gprs |
| ** maximum allowed size for mms is 100 kb; messages exceeding 100 kb will not be delivered. |
click here to download banglalink internet manual setup guide.
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