Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Airtel (eSIM) vs Grameenphone
Airtel (eSIM)
Higher score in this comparison
Grameenphone
Airtel (eSIM) vs Grameenphone: the differences
| Compare | Airtel (eSIM)ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | GrameenphoneReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹648 | BDT 194 |
| Countries covered | 189Higher | 68 |
| Reference plan prices | Global Rs 5999 40GB 90 days; Rs 648 1 day entry | US, Europe, UK, Japan, Turkey, Mexico: 30 Days Internet Pack BDT 4,167 for 11.25 GB; Thailand: 10 Days Travel Roaming Pack BDT 1,599 for 10 GB; global (68 destinations): Daily Internet Pack BDT 194 for 300 MB/1 day, 30 Days Internet Pack BDT 4,167 for 11.25 GB |
| Fair use policy | 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps | Unlimited internet throttled to 1 Mbps after 10 GB; roaming spend capped at BDT 6,000 per trip and BDT 30,000 per calendar year per Bangladesh Bank regulations |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | Grameenphone |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | BDT 4,167 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | BDT 4,167 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | BDT 4,167 |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Airtel (eSIM) scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Countries covered is higher at Airtel (eSIM): 189 vs 68.
- Support channels: only Airtel (eSIM) offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Grameenphone offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Airtel (eSIM): 1995 vs 1997.
- Features: only Grameenphone offers 5G, Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
Airtel (eSIM)
Airtel's eSIM is a carrier roaming pack for travellers leaving India, and the reach is its argument: 189 countries in a single global plan. It suits anyone who wants one line for a long multi-country trip, and less well those shopping by the gig, since the day pack allows 1GB.
Grameenphone
Grameenphone is the Bangladeshi carrier here, and its roaming packs fit travelers heading out of Bangladesh on short trips or longer stays. A daily internet pack starts at BDT 194, one global pack covers 68 destinations, and support runs through email, phone and help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Airtel (eSIM) | Grameenphone |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.5HigherUnlimited data under a published fair-use rule, 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps, on a global roaming pack (global) at INR 648. | 9.1Packs from BDT 194 with email, phone and help centre support and a fair use policy on unlimited data. |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.3 |
A third option
Simbye has countries covered at 190, against 189 for Airtel (eSIM) and 68 for Grameenphone.
Simbye reviewWhat we checked
Airtel (eSIM)
- telecomtalk.info: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- airtel.in: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- business-northeast.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Grameenphone
- grameenphone.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Airtel (eSIM) | Grameenphone |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 126 of 926 | 181 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 135 of 918 | 189 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Airtel (eSIM) | Grameenphone |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Not confirmed |
| Features | Unlimited data, Carrier plan | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Bharti Airtel Limited | Grameenphone Limited |
| Headquarters | India | Bangladesh |
| Founded | 1995Lower | 1997 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | Airtel (eSIM) | Grameenphone |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ₹648 | Not confirmed |
| Data allowance | 1GB | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Airtel (eSIM) | Grameenphone | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 189above the median | 68below the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Airtel (eSIM)
Pros
- Roaming reach of 189 countries, well above the site median of 74 for a single pack.
- Unlimited data on the long pack, with the fair-use limit published openly alongside the offer: 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps.
- Entry price of INR 648 and a day rate of INR 648, with the whole plan set in rupees.
Cons
- The day pack allows only 1GB, which is thin for heavy browsing or hotspot use on arrival.
- Speed drops sharply once the high-speed allowance is spent, and the fair-use rule is 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps.
- It is a carrier plan (carrier) from Bharti Airtel Limited, so the terms come from the operator itself.
Grameenphone
Pros
- Sold direct by the network operator (carrier), so packs are billed in BDT alongside a normal mobile balance, with one balance to top up.
- A global pack covering 68 destinations, plus reference packs for the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Turkey, Mexico and Thailand.
- Unlimited data and hotspot sharing are both supported, so a laptop and several phones can share one connection.
Cons
- The fair use policy throttles unlimited data after a set data threshold and caps roaming spend per trip and per calendar year, so heavy use abroad is limited.
- Coverage of 68 destinations is well short of Zwitchy at 200 countries.
- Prices are quoted in BDT, which makes them awkward to weigh against a $0.99 US dollar entry price elsewhere.
Who each suits
Airtel (eSIM)
Who it suits
- Travellers leaving India on a long multi-country trip who want the pack in hand rather than a purchase at each stop.
- People who will stream and navigate heavily, since the long pack carries unlimited data under 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps.
- Anyone who wants help in several ways, since support runs by email, chat, phone and a help centre (email, chat and phone).
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, which lists 200 countries against Airtel's 189 for anyone chasing the widest map.
- eSIMGo.is, where plans start at $0.99 for travellers budgeting in dollars rather than in rupees.
Grameenphone
Who it suits
- Travelers leaving Bangladesh who already hold a Grameenphone plan and want data on the same network while abroad.
- Short stops where the daily pack at BDT 194 is enough for maps, messaging and a little browsing.
- Travelers working from a laptop, since hotspot sharing is supported and the fair use policy caps heavy use.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, if 68 destinations is too few for a route crossing many countries and 200 is closer to what you need.
- eSIMGo.is, if a $0.99 US dollar entry price suits your currency better than a BDT carrier roaming pack.
- SimToIsrael, if a $25 US dollar starting price is easier to budget than a BDT roaming pack for a longer route.
Current offers
Grameenphone
Current offer
Bonus
GP Pocket Router: ZTE U10S Pro purchase offer: Router at MRP BDT 4,099 plus 30-day limitless internet up to 15 Mbps for BDT 809
All new and existing prepaid and postpaid products (except Skitto) eligible; SIM and device must be tagged together; 4G-enabled SIM and 4G coverage required; after pack expiry maximum PayGo charge 6.95 Tk inclusive of VAT, SD and SC
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Airtel (eSIM) | Grameenphone |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Airtel (eSIM)
How much does an Airtel eSIM cost to start with?+
The entry price is INR 648 for the day pack, and the daily rate is the same figure at INR 648. Airtel's published plan list reads Global Rs 5999 40GB 90 days; Rs 648 1 day entry, which shows what a longer trip costs. Budget in rupees and compare it against sellers quoting in dollars.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is offered on the long pack, with the published fair-use rule of 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps. That means a generous high-speed allowance, then a slow connection good for messages and email but not video. Read the line as part of the offer rather than fine print.
Grameenphone
What does a Grameenphone travel data pack cost?+
The global daily internet pack starts at BDT 194. The monthly global pack and the packs for the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Turkey and Mexico are all listed at the same higher price, while Thailand is sold separately at a lower price. Everything is quoted in BDT by the carrier.
How much data is in a pack and how long does it last?+
The daily global pack carries a small allowance for a single day of browsing and costs BDT 194. The monthly pack carries a larger allowance and runs for a full month. Thailand is sold on a shorter validity window at a lower price than the monthly global pack.
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