The use of phones among the youth is very similar to the use of phones in the Western world. Yes, it is used for social media, music, and more, but there is a twist in the story. Bangladesh cell phone service is cheap and accessible, so much that oftentimes people hold many mobile sims for one phone and person. This means that one person can have multiple phone numbers with different companies. Since this is all without contract and by a monthly or usage basis, there is no fear of fees or over-expenditure...usually. What do they possibly do with so many numbers? ROMANCE GALORE. This is what I learned during my stay in Bangladesh in the of summer 2013. The youth, regardless of their age, but usually beginning at the teens, will use their multiple mobile numbers in order to carry on multiple romantic relationships simultaneously. I think it's a hilarious usage of cell phones, especially when Bangladesh has advanced so far in cell phone technology and telecommunications. It's also an interesting way to look at it because by having multiple relationships, it shows their perspective and values of relationships. I don't know if there is something deeper in the meaning of why young people do this, but I would certainly love to learn more about it so I could understand it!
Aside from the youth, older folks tend to have multiple sims as well, but usually limit it to two. I think they have multiple for service/connection purposes, as opposed to an ulterior motive.
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