How Can I Activate Roaming on My Phone?

Introduction 

Using a single sim card across the globe can be an added benefit for some people, especially business personnel. So many of them look for the option of roaming from their telecom services.

Roaming simply means being able to use a domestic sim card in other countries also. Getting access beyond and borders. You can exchange voice calls, SMS, and use data just the way you have used it in the home country. The rates will be different but the number and service will remain the same.

Who is eligible for roaming services? 

Any existing subscriber of a telecom brand can activate their particular sim card for roaming. They just need to have a subscription paper and a valid credit card. Some ask for a passport copy as well.

A person filling these requirements can simply go to customer care to open the roaming facility. Most telecom brands now even offer to fulfill this procedure online. You can simply submit all the required documents via email.

Activation process 

Through performing a few easy steps you can get roaming. For this, you will need to have the following documents and attachment.

Prepaid/postpaid card

First of all, you need to have a valid prepaid or postpaid card for that particular service producer. Some telecom service providers give roaming facilities only to postpaid card users. And some offer the facility to both prepaid and postpaid users.

So you have to check whether you fit into that criteria. Does your sim card have an existing validation date? If so you can continue with the future procedures.

Form

Then you have to fill up a form as an application for the roaming service. Form structure might vary from provider to provider. But mostly the forms are intended for the query of primary information. You can find sample forms on the official websites of different telecom brands.

Passport copy

Submitting a Passport copy or NID copy is compulsory to have a roaming sim card. Mostly they require a copy of the personal information section of the passport.

International credit card

Photocopy of both sides of an international debit/credit card is required for the fulfillment of this process. And the credit card has to have 3 months validity. 

The backside signature copy of such a credit card is mandatory in most cases. But some telecom companies have alternative policies also. Such as US dollar endorsement or any security deposit policy.

Deposit 

Most telecom companies ask to deposit a certain amount before having such roaming facilities. In most cases, the deposit amount is  5000 BDT. Or might be a $10 recharge before activating roaming.

You can easily activate the roaming service on your Android device as well. There are mobile apps developed for this. 

What happens after activation?

After activation is done you will be able to use your domestic card beyond national borders. It will make balancing your travel life and day to day essential connectivity with your home country quite easy.

Customers will get to enjoy voice calls, SMS, and data services. No matter which country you visit for how much time you can stay connected with your friends, family, and business.

Roaming services of telecom brands of Bangladesh

The leading brands in the telecom industry of Bangladesh have been providing roaming facilities for quite a long time.

Different brands have different procedures for the activation of the roaming facility. It is briefly discussed below for your better understanding. 

Banglalink

Banglalink brings exciting Roaming Offer for both Prepaid and Postpaid customers

Banglalink has categorized it's roaming service into 2 categories. 1. Personal 2. Company. For both the users the following requirements need to be fulfilled.

Requirements:  For personal users -

  • Postpaid connection with ISD
  • International credit card with 3months validity
  • Auto bill payment/ credit card photocopy
  • Passport/NID

For the company -

  • Sign of company authorized person on the form
  • Agreement for settling all deposit and bills  

Deposit:  the deposit is held as per company policy for personal users. And no security deposit needed for the company.

For packages and rates please check: https://www.banglalink.net/en/roaming/offer

Grameenphone

Grameenphone currently delivers roaming facilities to postpaid sim cardholders only. Its TravelSure offers are the highlight of this brand.

It offers flexible migration as well. Inflight roaming and maritime roaming is available. You have to fill in the following requirements for this.

Requirements:  To get roaming in Grameenphone you need to have 

  • Postpaid package with ISD connectivity
  • Subscription form
  • Signed photocopy of International credit card
  • Authentication in bank letterhead (for foreign currency account)
  • Authentication in company letterhead (for a foreign currency account)

Deposit: Grameenphone asks for a security deposit of 3000 BDT for auto-debit instruction. And 10000 BDT without auto-debit instruction. 

Robi

You can activate Robi roaming through email or visit any Robi Sheba Center. The requirements are,

Requirements: To activate Robi roaming you have to possess,

  • Prepaid/postpaid card
  • Thoroughly filled activation form
  • Credit card copy of both side
  • US dollar endorsement for SAARC countries
  • Passport copy
  • Authorization of subscriber portion of the IR subscription form ( for corporate users)

Deposit: The minimum security deposit amount is 5000 BDT. But Robi platinum and platinum ace subscribers are not bound to deposit this amount. They just have to make an advance payment of $10 for the package usage.

Airtel

Airtel has been providing roaming services throughout the globe. With a few simple steps, you can also enjoy this feature.

Requirements: the requirements  for activation of roaming are,

  • Prepaid/postpaid subscription
  • Form fill-up
  • International credit/debit card both side copy
  • Back part signature of the card
  • US dollar endorsement
  • Authorization of subscriber portion of the IR subscription form ( for corporate users)


Deposit: the default security deposit is 5000 BDT. For prepaid users, a minimum of $10 has to be recharged. 

In short

Activating roaming facilities is super easy. And all the telecom brands are ready to help you 24/7. So no need to get frightened by thinking it's too complicated. If you meet the above requirements then you can enjoy roaming services.

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