Get connected to Grameenphone’s blazing-fast 4G network on your Android device with these simple steps!
What you’ll need:
- An active Grameenphone SIM card with a data plan
- Your Android phone
Instructions:
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Access Settings:
- From your home screen, tap on “Settings”.
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Locate Network Settings:
- Depending on your device’s version, you might find it under “Wireless & networks” or “Mobile networks”.
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Access Point Names (APNs):
- Tap on “Mobile networks” and then “Access Point Names” (or “APN”).
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Configure a New APN:
- Tap the “+” symbol to create a new APN.
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Setting Up the APN:
- Here’s what to enter in each field:
- Name: Enter “Internet” (without quotes)
- APN: Enter “gpinternet” (without quotes)
- APN Type: Leave this blank or enter “internet” (without quotes)
- Here’s what to enter in each field:
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Save and Reboot:
- Tap the three dots on the top right and select “Save”.
- It’s recommended to restart your device for the changes to take effect.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured your Android phone for Grameenphone 4G internet.
Troubleshooting:
- Ensure data plan activation: Contact GP customer care to verify your data plan is active.
- Restart your device: A simple restart can often resolve connectivity issues.
- Double-check APN details: Make sure you entered everything correctly, including capitalization and any special characters.
- Contact GP customer care: If you’re still facing issues, their support team can assist you further.
Bonus Tip:
For sending and receiving multimedia messages (MMS), create a separate APN with the following details:
- Name: Enter “MMS” (without quotes)
- APN: Enter “gpmms” (without quotes)
- MMSC: Enter “http://mms.gpsurf.net/servlets/mms” (without quotes)
- MMS Proxy: Enter “10.128.1.2” (without quotes)
- MMS Port: Enter “8080” (without quotes)
- APN Type: Enter “mms” (without quotes)
Save this APN and restart your device again for MMS functionality.