Activate GPRS on your Mobile (For Bangladesh)

To use internet in your mobile device you have to activate GPRS on your mobile.

Requirements:
1. A GPRS/EDGE supported mobile/PDA
2. A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card of an mobile operator e.g. Grameen Phone, Aktel, Banglalink, Teletalk or Warid Telecom.
3. Minimum amount :)

Activation:

GrameenPhone:
GrameenPhone provides four (4) packages now.

Package 1 (P1) is a pay-as-you-go offer. It is available for both Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers. For every Kilobyte (KB) of data browsed subscribers are charged Tk. 0.02 (excluding VAT).

Package 2 (P2) is for both Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers. For unlimited browsing, monthly charge is BDT 1000 (excluding VAT).

Package 3 (P3) is for Postpaid subscribers. Subscribers can enjoy the service from 12:00AM-8:00AM and monthly charge is BDT 300 (excluding VAT). From 8:01AM-11:59PM, subscriber can enjoy pay-as-you-go (P1).

Package 4 (P4) is for Prepaid subscribers. Subscribers can enjoy the service from 12:00AM - 11:59PM with 150MB data usage limit in a day and daily charge is BDT 60 (excluding VAT). After 12:00 AM pay-as-you-go (P1) charges applicable.

To subscribe:
Package 1 (P1), type P1 and send SMS to 5000
Package 2 (P2), type P2 and send SMS to 5000
Package 3 (P3), type P3 and send SMS to 5000
Package 4 (P4), type P4 and send SMS to 5000

WAP Settings: SMS – WAP Handset_Name Model_Number to 8080.

MMS Settings: SMS – MMS Handset_Name Model_Number to 8080.

Internet Settings: SMS – Internet Handset_Name Model_Number to 8080.

For example: WAP Nokia N70

Save the all reply SMS with PIN 1234.

Some handsets do not support SMS-based settings which need to be configured through manual settings.

Manual WAP Settings:
Profile/Settings Name = GP-WAP
APN (Access Point Name) = gpwap
WAP Gateway (Proxy) IP = 10.128.1.2
WAP Gateway (Proxy) Port = 8080
WAP Homepage = http://wap.gpworld.com/
Data Bearer = GPRS

Manual MMS Settings:
Profile/Settings Name = GP-MMS
APN (Access Point Name) = gpmms
Gateway (Proxy) IP = 10.128.1.2
Gateway (Proxy) Port = 8080
Relay Server URL = http://mms.gpsurf.net/servlets/mms
Data Bearer = GPRS

Manual Internet Settings:
Profile/Settings Name = GP-INTERNET
APN (Access Point Name) = gpinternet

Aktel:
Aktel GPRS service is known as Spice.
There are two methods to activate your GPRS (also MMS and Internet service).

1. Dail *140*7# or visit http://gprs.aktel.com/ and the follow the instructions.

or,

2. Type "*#06#" to see the IMMI number of your handset.
For example, let your IMMI no is 350143304709722. Write the first 8 digit down of your IMMI number e.g. 35014330.

Now go to your Message menu and write a sms as follows:
-> For WAP settings: wap 35014330
-> For MMS settings: mms 35014330
-> For Internet settings: web 35014330
and send* it to 8738

Charges:
+ TK. 0.015 + VAT 15% per Kb for browsing
+ Download charges as applicable
+ Standard SMS charge for settings
+ AKTEL to AKTEL MMS: TK 5 + VAT 15%
+ AKTEL to Email: TK. 7 + VAT 15%

Warid Telecom:
If you insert the Warid SIM into your mobile device for the first time it automatically initiates a handset configuration request. If you accept it then a Flash SMS will arrive within a few minutes. Just open and save the settings in your mobile. Then your handset will be automatically configured for GPRS/EDGE. Now browse the internet world. :)

If the automative sms does not arrive then,
-> Go to Warid Menu
-> Select Self Service
-> Select Multimedia Settings
-> Select Reset Settings
Then you are requested to send a sms. Select YES or Send.
You will soon receive a flash message with the handset settings and this must be saved in your handset by clicking on “YES”.

Banglalink:

You have to manually configure your mobile for banglalink GPRS. Just call to 121 and contact with an agent of customer care service.

Manually Internet Settings:

Profile Name: blweb

APN: blweb

Protocol: http

Wap:

Profile Name: blwap

APN: blwap

Proxy/Gateway Address: 10.10.55.34 or 010.010.055.034

Port: 8799

Protocol: http

TeleTalk:

To activate GPRS service. Write 'reg' or unl [for unlimited use] and send SMS to 111. It’ll be activated within 72 hours and you will be notified. Charge applicable, only TK. 25.00 + Vat 15%.

Then configure your mobile handset for using GPRS:

APN: wap (for regular) or gprsunl (for unlimited)

IP: 192.168.145.101

Port: 9201

Charge: Taka 0.02/Kb (for regular) and Taka 800/month (for unlimited). VAT 15% will be add.