GrameenPhone introduces EDGE

Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:54 am            

GrameenPhone Ltd. is introducing EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution), an advanced high-speed mobile Internet and data service for the first time in Bangladesh.

The EDGE will enable our valued subscribers to enjoy advanced mobile services such as the down-loading of video and music clips, full multi-media messaging (MMS), high-speed color Internet access and e-mail on the move.

The EDGE is an advancement over the GPRS or General Packet Radio Service system and is a third generation mobile phone technology. At the moment, GP subscribers living in and around Dhaka and Chittagong will be able to use it. However, EDGE coverage will also be expanded to other parts of the country in the near future.

EDGE vs. GPRS


EDGE is the next generation mobile technology

It is up to 8 times faster than an ordinary GPRS network

Because of its increased network capacity and speed, you can download contents (video clips, pictures) and communicate much faster


Benefits of EDGE

Allows advanced mobile services such as: downloading of video and music clips; full multi-media messaging (pictures, sounds, video clips, etc.)

Browse contents more easily on your mobile phone

High-Speed mobile Internet access and e-mail on the move

Get access anytime, anywhere with our “always on” connection—get a better surfing experience


MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
MMS is a new, exciting way of sending messages. With MMS, GP subscribers can customize their message with a variety of fun stuff like pictures, sounds, audio and video clips (up to 100 kb), animations, and of course, text. They can also exchange photographs. If the handset supports it, they can also send video clips. If a camera phone is not available, don’t worry. We have loads of pictures, animations, and clips that can be downloaded.

What services are being offered now?
During our soft launch period we are offering the following services:

Internet surfing (yahoo, google, etc.) and e-mail

Send and receive MMS (pictures, sounds, video clips, text)

Download animations, video and audio clips, richer ring tones, color logos


What do I need to use EDGE?
A GPRS or EDGE and MMS enabled handset will be needed to send/receive MMS, connect to the internet, and download contents (video and audio clips, colour logos, animations, etc.).


Coverage Area
The GP EDGE coverage is currently in and around Dhaka and Chittagong cities. However, this service will be offered all over Bangladesh very soon.

With the introduction of EDGE, the ICT sector of Bangladesh will step into a new era and the mobile phone will become the ultimate tool to bridge the digital divide, providing people access to the Internet from anywhere within the coverage area of GrameenPhone.

In Bangladesh where less than one percent of the population has access to the Internet, GP’s EDGE service will greatly help to increase the access to Internet. GrameenPhone has already brought telephony in the hands of the people and now Internet will also reach the rural population of our country through the EDGE technology.

List of EDGE enabled Handsets

ALCATEL
Alcatel One Touch 525, Alcatel One Touch 526, Alcatel One Touch 535, Alcatel One Touch 556, Alcatel One Touch 557, Alcatel One Touch 565, Alcatel One Touch 715, Alcatel One Touch 735. Alcatel One Touch 735i, Alcatel One Touch 756, Alcatel One Touch 757, Alcatel One Touch 835

ERICSSON
ERICSSON R520, ERICSSON R600, ERICSSON T39, ERICSSON T39m, ERICSSON T65, ERICSSON T65s, ERICSSON T68, ERICSSON T68m

LG
LG F2400, LG F2300, LG C1100, LG C1200, LG C2200, LG C3100, LG F2100, LG G5300, LG G5300i, LG G5310, LG G5400, LG G5410, LG G7000, LG G7020, LG G7030, LG G7050, LG G7070, LG G7100, LG G7110, LG G7120, LG G7200, LG L1100, LG L3100, LG T5100, LG U8150

MOTOROLA
Motorola 280, Motorola 280i, Motorola A830, Motorola A835, Motorola C250, Motorola C350, Motorola C350i, Motorola C380, Motorola C381, Motorola C381p, Motorola C384, Motorola C385, Motorola C386, Motorola C450, Motorola C550, Motorola C650, Motorola C651, Motorola C975, Motorola C980, Motorola E1000, Motorola E380, Motorola E390, Motorola E398, Motorola E550, Motorola E680, Motorola M900, Motorola MPX200, Motorola RAZR V3, Motorola V150, Motorola V180, Motorola V185, Motorola V188, Motorola V200, Motorola V220, Motorola V226, Motorola V300
Motorola V300p, Motorola V303, Motorola V400, Motorola V400p, Motorola V500, Motorola V501, Motorola V505, Motorola V525, Motorola V535, Motorola V545, Motorola V547, Motorola V550, Motorola V555, Motorola V600, Motorola V620, Motorola V635, Motorola V66, Motorola V80, Motorola V878, Motorola V975, Motorola V980, Motorola A780

NOKIA
Nokia 2650, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3200, Nokia 3220, Nokia 3230, Nokia 3300, Nokia 3510, Nokia 3510i, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 5100, Nokia 5140, Nokia 6020, Nokia 6100, Nokia 6108, Nokia 6170, Nokia 6220, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6260, Nokia 6310, Nokia 6310i, Nokia 6510, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6610, Nokia 6610i, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6650, Nokia 6650, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6800, Nokia 6810, Nokia 6820, Nokia 7200, Nokia 7210, Nokia 7250, Nokia 7250i, Nokia 7260, Nokia 7270, Nokia 7280, Nokia 7600, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7650, Nokia 7710, Nokia 8310, Nokia 8910, Nokia 8910i, Nokia 9300, Nokia 9500, Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-GageQD PT-6, Nokia 6822

PANASONIC
Panasonic A100, Panasonic A101, Panasonic A102, Panasonic G50, Panasonic G51, Panasonic G51e, Panasonic G51m, Panasonic G60, Panasonic GD67, Panasonic GD68, Panasonic GD87, Panasonic GD88, Panasonic GU87, Panasonic X200, Panasonic X300, Panasonic X400, Panasonic X60, Panasonic X70, Panasonic X700

PHILIPS
Philips 350, Philips 355, Philips 530, Philips 535, Philips 568, Philips 636, Philips 639, Philips 650, Philips 755, Philips 759, Philips 855, Philips 859, Philips 655

SENDO
Sendo M570, Sendo P600, Sendo S360, Sendo S600, Sendo X

SAGEM
Sagem myV-55, Sagem myX-4, Sagem myX-7, Sagem myX-8, Sagem myX5-2

SAMSUMG
Samsung C200, Samsung D100, Samsung D410 z, Samsung D500, Samsung E100, Samsung E300, Samsung E310, Samsung E330, Samsung E400, Samsung E600, Samsung E610, Samsung E630, Samsung E700, Samsung E710, Samsung E800, Samsung E810, Samsung E820, Samsung P100, Samsung P400, Samsung P510, Samsung P730, Samsung S300m, Samsung S341i, Samsung V100, Samsung V200, Samsung V200C, Samsung V200L, Samsung X100, Samsung X105, Samsung X400, Samsung X430, Samsung X450, Samsung X460, Samsung X600, Samsung X710, Samsung Z105, Samsung Z107, Samsung E850

SIEMENS
Siemens A60, Siemens A62, Siemens A65, Siemens C55, Siemens C60, Siemens C61, Siemens C62, Siemens C65, Siemens C65v, Siemens CF62, Siemens CFX65, Siemens CT65, Siemens CX65, Siemens CX65v, Siemens CX70, Siemens CX70E, Siemens CXT65, Siemens M50, Siemens M55, Siemens M65, Siemens MC60, Siemens ME45
Siemens MT50, Siemens S45, Siemens S45i, Siemens S55, Siemens S57, Siemens S65, Siemens SF65, Siemens SK65, Siemens SL55, Siemens SL65, Siemens ST55, Siemens ST60, Siemens SX1, Siemens U15

SONYERICSSON
SonyEricsson F500i, SonyEricsson J200i, SonyEricsson K500i, SonyEricsson K508i, SonyEricsson K700i, SonyEricsson P800, SonyEricsson P900, SonyEricsson P910i, SonyEricsson S700i, SonyEricsson S710i, SonyEricsson T200, SonyEricsson T230,
SonyEricsson T290i, SonyEricsson T300, SonyEricsson T310, SonyEricsson T610, SonyEricsson T630, SonyEricsson T68i, SonyEricsson V800, SonyEricsson Z1010, SonyEricsson Z200, SonyEricsson Z500, SonyEricsson Z600, SonyEricsson K300i

OTHERS
Sharp TM100, Sharp TM200, Medion MD-95100, Mitsubishi M350, Microsoft SPV, Microsoft SPV E100

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