Country's leading mobile phone operator, Grameenphone on Monday introduced eSIM (embedded SIM) for its customers in the country. Users can now collect eSIM from selected Grameenphone Centres.
With the spirit – “4G eSIM –The time is now for Eco-Friendly Digital SIMs” (4G eSIM – Poribesh-bandhob Digital SIM’er Ekhon’e Somoy) – Grameenphone users will be empowered to enjoy the full benefit of connectivity without a physical SIM card on an eSIM enabled device, said a press release.
“We are happy and inspired to bring this advanced and climate-friendly technology to Bangladesh," said Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone.
He added "eSIM is one of the many eco-friendly steps from us, marking the silver jubilee of GP to serve our valuable customers more meaningfully and digitally, and at the same time join forces with society to protect mother nature.”
Earlier this March, Grameenphone announced that it will bring eSIM, but despite system readiness, the launch was delayed due to some unavoidable circumstances. eSIM (embedded SIM), is one of the catalysts to the revolutionary digital transformation across the world along with environmental benefits, which facilitates advanced connectivity through manifold unique and futuristic features.
To obtain a Grameenphone eSIM connection, customers can visit the Grameenphone Experience centers (in Dhaka and Chattrogram) or the selected Grameenphone centers with their eSIM supported devices, fulfill the biometric registration process, and request an eSIM. By following the process of SIM purchase, an eSIM request can also be placed on Grameenphone’s online shop.
Customers can get their eSIM connection from GP House Experience Center, GPC Lounge Gulshan, GPC Lounge GEC- CTG, GP Online shop, Motijheel GPC, Farmgate GPC, Bashundhara city GPC, Dhaka Airport GPC, Uttara Jasimuddin road GPC, Simanto Square GPC, Dhanmondi and Sylhet Korimullah Market GPC. For new connection the price is Tk 200 and for replacement, from physical SIM to eSIM and eSIM to eSIM the price is Tk 99.
An eSIM-enabled device, a working camera of the respective device to scan the QR code, and an active internet connection (mobile data or WiFi) to activate the eSIM is required, eliminating all the logistical hassle of a physical SIM card.
Multiple networks and numbers can be stored on a single eSIM depending on the handset, ensuring seamless global connectivity. Customers can access more than one phone number, making it easier and more convenient for travellers. Since the solution is embedded in the device, it no longer requires manual input. eSIM provides enhanced security as the user data is stored in digital formats.
