Grameenphone has commercially launched the third generation mobile broadband service in Basundhara and Baridhara areas through bringing out a colorful procession in Dhaka on Tuesday.
They are the first in Bangladesh to reach the customers with the high-speed wireless communication facility.
A bicycle procession was held in the Bashundhara residential area to mark the occasion. A boy’s scout band also marched around the area. Brand promoters of the company also visited different institutions and offices. Customers and visitors were invited at GP House to make video calls to the celebrities.
GP customers within the coverage areas will be able to use 3G packages. The operator initially is offering three packages in two speed tiers. Three packages under 512 kbps, starting with 2GB standard monthly plan at Tk400.
There is a smart plan for smart phone users comprising unlimited data (fair usage policy after 1.5GB), voice minutes, SMS and MMS at Tk800 and for the heavy users’ unlimited monthly plan (fair usage policy after 8GB) at Tk950.
In the 1mbps tier, there are three packages, starting with 2GB standard monthly plan at Tk700. Smart plan for smart phone users comprising unlimited, voice minutes, SMS and MMS at Tk1,100 and for the heavy users unlimited monthly plan Tk1,250.
A video call to other 3G-enabled GP number will cost Tk1.20/minute with 10 second pulse.
GP sources said other areas of Dhaka and Chittagong along with Sylhet, Gazipur and Narayangonj will be covered with 3G network within the next few weeks.
