As of this writing, my computer has no internet connection. I have been using Grameenphone Internet for the last ten years. And I never thought of GP Mobile as an alternative to voice calling. Of course, there are some reasons for this.

Grameenphone’s network was the best in our village. The GP network was available even though the doors and windows of the house were closed in 2005. GPS BTS (Network Tower) was installed near our house in 2006/07. Then comes the network of two more operators.

Although Grameenphone’s call rate and other costs are higher than other operators, only network coverage and relatives’ GP mobiles have not been used since 017.

One of the things I enjoy most about Grameenphone is its internet service. From that school life till the end of the university, I have tried the internet services of all the mobile operators in Bangladesh. Their package price is mostly lower than GP’s.

But I could not use any of them for a long time. I have been using Teletalk 3G for some time. Teletalk has good speed in the city. Package prices are also relatively low. But the problem is, Teletalk’s network coverage is very low. In our village, there is a full network up to Airtel, but to get Teletalk’s network, you have to climb on the roof of your house and walk with your mobile.

So I could no longer use Teletalk. Although other mobile networks in the village are suitable for talking, they could not be switched on due to low internet speed.

All in all, Grameenphone’s internet was my best option. I have been using 1 GB package (P6) for GP 300 for several days. Then I started 3 GB package (P5) for 800 rupees. But as data usage increased with time, I started unlimited package P2 with condition which cost Rs.1000 per month. Later, the price was probably reduced to 650 rupees. I have been running this package for a long time.

One time 3G came. At that time the biggest package of 3G was 8 GB, the price of which was as much as I remember 1100 rupees. I have used it for many days. Grameenphone 3G The price of 8 GB package is now 950 rupees. No 2G. No need.

I was thinking of leaving Grameenphone and taking WiMAX. But suddenly GP launched a nice feature called ‘Flexi Plan’. You can create your own mobile plan by choosing different amount of data, voice call minutes, SMS and duration. While it usually costs Rs 950 excluding VAT to get an 8 GB package, the Flexi plan would cost Rs 999 including VAT if you take 8 GB internet, 300 minutes GP-GP talk time, 50-100 SMS all together for a period of 30 days. I have been using this offer for over a year now.

But a few days ago, Grameenphone pulled the reins of Flexi plan. It can no longer take more than 2 GB of Internet at a time. On the other hand, nothing happens on 2GB internet nowadays. Now the minimum cost of GP’s heavy browsing pack is Rs 950 (excluding VAT, 6 GB).

But there is no point in spending 1000+ rupees per month for only 6 GB internet. I had no plans to leave GP-Internet in the near future if the previous benefits of Flexi plan were maintained. But due to Grameenphone’s new policy, GP can no longer stay with the Internet as before.

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My last data package on Flexi Plan was supposed to expire last week. At that time there was more than 1 GB of data balance. While still valid, I took the data of Flexi Plan with a new validity of 1 month, but I did not get any more of that data. Probably at the end of the old package the data also becomes zero.

This maximum 2 GB policy of Grameenphone Flexi Plan is not convenient for any regular user.

After using Grameenphone SIM for a long time and spending a good amount, the customer is made a ‘GP Star’. I am now ‘GP Platinum Star’, which is its highest level.

Basically, it would be a bit bad for Grameenphone to leave the internet. Who knows what a cable broadband internet line is like. However, it is certain that the cost will be reduced by half. Since I am running GP SIM, I will probably take a small package, to go on the road or somewhere to browse.

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In the end, I took the broadband internet. Now I’m connected to the internet again. This is the first time my computer has been connected to the Internet by a company other than GP. Anyway, goodbye GP Internet. We had a good time together. I will miss you at different times. GP was one of my best friends in those green days of school-college. GP Internet was a name of hope in the black-and-white-monotonous-fun-colorful life of the varsity. I have never used the free WiFi in the hall. Because sometimes the speed would fluctuate. I really like un-interrupted service. I used to say with pride to my friends, “Although the cost is a bit high, the service of GP is excellent”. But tell me what else to do, you have practically increased your tariff a lot! So Heavy GP Internet Goodbye.