PikoeSIM
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Bangladesh eSIM
Plans from€0.27
1 GB 7 days
Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 4G/LTE data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | These offers are valid in Bangladesh only. Do not rely on them after crossing into another country. |
| Local networks | Banglalink |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | Choose from 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB or 20 GB. These data plan features are fixed for the plan's validity, so unused data does not roll into a new day. |
| Calls & SMS | This is internet data only. There is no local phone number, and no standard voice calls or text messages are included. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | A travel eSIM card is a virtual SIM card built into compatible phones, so there is nothing physical to swap. You still need a network-unlocked phone; check your exact model and regional variant before you buy. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Bangladesh.
01Pick your data plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before traveling
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect on arrival
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Bangladesh
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.27 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I pick the right Bangladesh data plan?
Estimate your daily data use first, then choose a validity that covers the whole stay. There is no single best price or best value here; the cheapest plan for a short trip can leave you short of data on a longer one. Compare these prepaid data plans as options: light users may only need the 1 GB plan for 7 days at €0.27. If you stream or tether, a larger allowance helps: 3 GB for 30 days is €2.18, and 10 GB for 30 days is €6.85. Compare the total price in EUR across plans, since data and validity are separate limits. For a holiday or vacation, our recommendations focus on matching the allowance to your actual use rather than chasing the lowest initial cost; an affordable plan for a tourist visiting family may need more than a day trip allowance, and quality can vary by location.
What network does this offer use, and does it support 5G?
Listed networks: Banglalink. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. The listed plans carry 4G/LTE data only, with no 5G support. Buying more data does not change the network or improve reception, so pick the allowance for your usage, not for faster speeds. Check plan features like data allowance, validity, and pricing before you buy online.
Do I need a compatible phone for this virtual SIM card?
Confirm your exact device model and regional variant support eSIM and that the phone is network unlocked. On an iPhone running iOS, open Settings and tap Cellular or Mobile Data, then look for Add eSIM (or Add Cellular Plan); under Settings, General, About, an unlocked phone shows No SIM Restrictions. On Android, check the manufacturer's compatibility guide for compatible phones. This virtual SIM card is built into the phone, so there is no physical card to swap. You may receive a QR code to install the eSIM card, and you need a network-unlocked device.
Is it better to install the eSIM before flying?
Install on reliable Wi-Fi and save the setup instructions. Follow the activation steps supplied with your plan: adding the profile and starting its validity are not necessarily the same event. 'Instant installation' is not a speed guarantee, so give yourself a few minutes before you leave. At arrival, select the travel line for mobile data and apply any roaming or APN settings to that line as instructed.
Will WhatsApp work, and what about verification texts?
An existing WhatsApp or other messaging account can ride on the eSIM's internet access. The plan does not include ordinary calls, SMS or a local phone number, so verification texts still go to the number and service where they were sent. Set up transport and banking apps before departure using a phone number you can receive.
Does the plan allow a data hotspot for other devices?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Tethering a laptop or second phone draws from the same purchased allowance, and the data hotspot feature is included. Pause automatic updates and cloud backups first, and save Wi-Fi for large downloads or long YouTube sessions, which drain the allowance fast.
How does the daily data allowance work, and is there unlimited data?
Each plan is a fixed total of 1 GB to 20 GB, never a daily refill, and none of these offers is unlimited. There is no 1 day package, so even a one day stopover at the airport uses the plan valid for 7 days. A trip of 14 days needs the 15-day option, since there is no package of 2 weeks. A stay of roughly one month fits the 30-day version, which is not a calendar month or a monthly subscription. Track usage on your device.
Will the same eSIM work across all cities and rural areas?
These plans list Bangladesh as their included country, with no other country included. You can keep the same profile between cities while data and validity remain. No offer here claims best coverage, and the listing does not guarantee service at every address or on a specific remote route. Confirm the listed operator can serve your destination and keep offline copies as a backup.
Troubleshooting: what should I try if there's no connection?
Check that you are in Bangladesh, the travel line is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Follow the supplied APN and roaming instructions, then toggle airplane mode briefly or restart. Move somewhere else if reception is weak. Keep the profile installed and provide your device model, location and order reference when you ask for help.
How can I avoid roaming charges on my home SIM?
Select the travel eSIM for mobile data, turn off automatic data switching and leave data roaming off on your home line. Any roaming setting the eSIM needs applies only to that line. Calls or texts on your home line can still cost money under your carrier's terms.
Is there a way to top up or extend the data allowance?
Check whether the order includes a top up or extension option before buying again online. A separate purchase does not automatically extend the current validity, reuse the same installed profile or carry over remaining data. Follow the instructions for that particular purchase and keep the existing profile until support advises otherwise.
How do I check support and refund policies?
Keep your order reference and setup details ready when you ask for help, and read the purchase conditions for refund eligibility and the contact method supplied with your order. 'No contract' in a search result does not by itself confirm the seller's terms, so treat that word as a filter, not a guarantee. Installation, activation and usage can affect those conditions; a connection problem alone does not establish refund eligibility.
Using your eSIM in Bangladesh
A Bangladesh eSIM matched to the trip you have planned
A prepaid data connection pays for itself the moment you land, whether you are a tourist on a short vacation or visiting family. It can load a Dhaka airport pickup note, bring up a museum confirmation and settle a meeting point for a tea-garden stay. Save those essentials before each transfer so you are not waiting for a page to load by the roadside.
The 1 GB plan lasts 7 days and starts at €0.27, the cheapest listed option for light browsing. The 3 GB allowance is offered for 7, 15 or 30 days, with 3 GB for 30 days at €2.18. If maps, photo uploads or tethering a laptop will eat into your allowance, compare 10 GB for 30 days at €6.85 with the 20 GB / 30-day plan. Pricing depends on the allowance you pick, and whether a plan feels affordable depends on your total trip cost; the data and validity are separate limits.
Keep arrival details available when there is no signal
Listed networks: Banglalink. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Save addresses in a form your driver or host can read, including a Bengali version. Buildings, rural roads and local network conditions can weaken your connection even in a listed city, so quality varies by location.
Dhaka: agree the entrance, not just the hotel name.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main international airport serving Dhaka. Before you land, ask your host or hotel how to recognise the driver and where to stand. After collecting your bags, message from the agreed pickup point instead of drifting between exits without telling anyone.
Keep the address in Bengali alongside any English version the accommodation sends. A screenshot often explains a destination better than an imprecise map pin. Check current airport information on an official source before you arrive.
A data-only plan can carry a message through an existing app, but it cannot receive a new local SMS code. If your transport booking wants phone verification, finish that earlier with a number you can actually use.
Save before you goYour pickup message, the hotel address in Bengali, the booking reference and an alternative contact.
Ahsan Manzil: sort the ticket before the journey.
The Ahsan Manzil Museum has an official ticket website, which lists foreign visitors at 500 BDT before a small service charge. Confirm the visit date, opening times and ticket process there before setting out for Old Dhaka. A photo of the palace is fine for inspiration; your actual booking and entrance instructions are what matter on the day.
Save the confirmation and settle a precise return pickup point. If your group splits, pick a landmark or entrance everyone can recognise and share that location while you are still together.
Share a few photos now and postpone the full camera-roll backup. That keeps more of your allowance for maps, messages and onward arrangements.
Save before you goThe museum confirmation, visitor information and the return meeting point.
Srimangal: check the estate and the entrance before you go
The Bangladesh Tourism Board calls Srimangal the tea capital of the country and says you can reach it directly from Dhaka by bus or train, about 190 km. Confirm the current service and exact arrival point with your operator before the rest of your day depends on it.
For a stay outside town, ask the host for the property entrance and the final road directions. A broad tea-garden pin can cover a huge area. Arrange access and any guide meeting separately; a map does not grant permission to enter an estate.
Save the route before leaving town and agree a return time with your driver. Rural reception can vary, so keep host details and pickup instructions offline. The same Bangladesh eSIM works between Dhaka and Srimangal while data and validity remain.
Save before you goThe guesthouse gate, local transport specifics, and your return bus or train confirmation
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