Bangladesh runs on a phone
Mobile penetration in Bangladesh is high, the network has invested heavily in 4G coverage, and apps like Pathao and Uber have replaced street-corner CNG negotiations for a generation of urban travel. The country isn't a connectivity problem; it's a pricing one. A "tourist plan" assumes you'll burn a fixed bundle in a fixed window. The actual usage pattern on a Bangladesh trip — diaspora visits, Sundarbans tour, business in Dhaka — looks nothing like that bundle.
Roamzy charges $2.97 per gigabyte in Bangladesh, billed at $0.0029 per megabyte in real time. No subscription, no expiry, no minimum bundle. One per-MB rate across 193 countries — the figure on the page is the figure on the invoice.
How much will Roamzy actually cost on this trip?
Realistic usage on a Bangladesh trip is 0.7–1.2 GB per day: Pathao or Uber across Dhaka, Google Maps for the long highways, the camera-translator on Bangla menus, WhatsApp for family and hosts, occasional video calls. Plan on 0.9 GB/day:
| Trip length | Roamzy ($2.97/GB) | Tourist roaming pass | Local SIM at DAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days (Dhaka) | $13.36 | $30–80 | $5–15 + KYC |
| 10 days (Dhaka + Sundarbans) | $26.73 | $60–140 | $8–20 + paperwork |
| 2 weeks (full diaspora trip) | $37.42 | $80–180 (often two passes) | $12–25 + 30-day cap |
Competitor prices in columns 3 and 4 are 2025 ranges based on typical offerings; exact figures depend on your home carrier and the airport store you visit. Roamzy's rate in column 2 is our actual published rate from the pricing page.
A local Bangladeshi SIM is cheap and well-priced; KYC is short with a passport. For a 14-day diaspora trip with extended family, that's a fair call. For a one-week run with a couple of business meetings in Dhaka and a weekend in Cox's Bazar, the eSIM is the lighter option — attached at the gate, Pathao opens in the taxi line.
Where does Roamzy work in this country?
- Dhaka (Gulshan, Banani, Dhanmondi, Old Dhaka) — 4G across the city, working signal across the Metro Rail (MRT-6), dense LTE on the trunk roads
- Chittagong — solid LTE across the city, weaker on the back roads to the hills
- Cox's Bazar — solid LTE in town and along the beach strip; weaker further south toward Saint Martin's island
- Sylhet and the tea region — LTE in town, weaker in the hills and at remote tea estates
- Sundarbans (boat tours from Mongla, Khulna) — LTE at the dock; signal degrades into the mangrove channels; offline maps mandatory for any guided trip
- Saint Martin's island — patchy; town centre has it, beaches weaker
What will I actually use Roamzy for here?
- Pathao dominates ride-hail in Dhaka (cars and motorbikes); Uber is the secondary, both with English UIs
- WhatsApp and Imo are the standard messaging channels; family will likely respond fastest on Imo
- Card payments work in modern hotels and chain shops; Bangladeshi taka in cash leads in markets and small restaurants
- bKash and Nagad dominate local mobile money; foreign travelers usually pay cash or card
- Camera-translator on Bangla handles signage and menus where English isn't dual-printed
How do I install my Roamzy eSIM?
| Plug type | Voltage | Frequency | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A, C, D, G, K (mixed) | 220 V | 50 Hz | iPhone XS+ | Pixel 3+, Galaxy S20+ |
- Sign in to Roamzy via Telegram or Google
- Your first eSIM is free and comes with real data on us. After that, top up from $20 in stablecoins (USDT or USDC): no cards, no banks, no FX surcharges
- The QR code appears in your dashboard as soon as the eSIM is issued
- On the iPhone itself (iOS 17.4 or newer), tap Tap to install in the QR card; otherwise Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan QR
- The counter starts when you land at Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC), Shah Amanat (CGP) or Osmani (ZYL)
Supported stablecoins, networks, and common iPhone/Android setup errors are in the FAQ.
What are Roamzy's honest limitations?
- No welcome promo that flips on top-up #2. The rate stays $0.0029/MB.
- No fine-print throttling. One rate, billed by the megabyte.
- No auto-renewal you forgot to cancel. Balance runs out, the eSIM stops.
Per-MB in Bangladesh exists because it's the simplest system that could work, and simple systems have nowhere to hide fees. That's not virtue, just fewer places for a surprise to live.
What if my trip continues across South Asia?
- India — common pairing, separate country rate
- Thailand — frequent connection through Bangkok
- If you want the underlying mechanics — how roaming actually gets priced and why it hurts