banglalink friend finder: finding your friends was never so easy!
introducing the all new banglalink friend finder, from now on send a sms to 2424 and find out where your friends are located.
friend finder is a sms based location tracking service which allows you to locate your friend provided the access is granted by your friend. similarly, your friend can also locate you by following the same process.
how to register
- write start<space>your name
- send sms to 2424
how to add friends
- write add<space>friends mobile number<space>friends name
- send sms to 2424
- write ok<space>friends mobile number
- send sms to 2424
- write find<space>friends mobile number or name
- send sms to 2424
- write find<space>me
- send sms to 2424
some important keywords
| options | keyword | example | short code |
| register | start<space>your name | start emon | 2424 |
| add friend | add<space>friend number<space>friend name | add 019 xxxxxxxx marium | 2424 |
| accept friend request | ok<space>friend number | ok 019 xxxxxxxx | 2424 |
| find friend | find<space>friend number or find<space>friend name | find 019xxxxxxxx or find emon | 2424 |
| check friends list | get<space>list | get list | 2424 |
| get own presence in friends list | check | check | 2424 |
| change the status for all | invisible or visible | invisible | 2424 |
| change the status for specific number | invisible or visible<space>friend number or friend name | invisible emon | 2424 |
| check own status | status | status | 2424 |
| find own location | find<space>me | find me | 2424 |
| change friends nick name | ch<space>old friend name<space>new friend name | ch emon memon | 2424 |
| help | help | help | 2424 |
| delete friend | del<space>friend number or del<space>friend name | del 019xxxxxxx or del zia | 2424 |
| de-register | stop | stop | 2424 |
frequently asked questions
1. does my handset need any type of configuration?
ans: no configurations are required in the handset.
2. is there any monthly subscription fee to avail this service?
ans: no subscription fee applicable to register the service.
3. is there any limitation on the number of friends to be included in the friend list addition?
ans: no you can add as many as friends you want.
4. can any of my friends track my location if i don’t accept his/her invitation?ans: nobody can track you if you don’t accept the add invitation.
5. can i use friend finder service while roaming?ans: no. you can not track any friend if s/he is roaming or you can not be tracked by your friend while you are roaming.
6. can i accept friend’s invitation anytime?
ans: you have to accept your friends’ invitation/add request within 3 days.
Dear Banglalink Customers; on 28th May 2009 Banglalink™ has been provided a new Value Added Service "Friend Finder"
Introducing the all new Banglalink Friend Finder, from now on send a SMS to 2424 & find out where your friends are located.
Friend Finder is a SMS based location tracking service which allows you to locate your friends provided the access is granted by your friend. Similarly, your friend can also locate you by following the same process:
(*) How to Register?
¤ Write REG<space>Your Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
Once you have successfully registered, you can do the following:
(*) How to Add Friend?
¤ Write ADD<space>Friend s Mobile Number<space>Friends Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
(*) How to Accept Friend's Request?
¤ Write OK<space>Friends Mobile Number/Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
(*) How to find Friends Location?
¤ Write FIND<space>Friends Mobile Number/Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
(*) How to find your own Location?
¤ Write FIND<space>ME
¤ Send SMS to 2424
Service Charges: TK. 2/SMS (excluding VAT)
Some important Keywords are given below. Please Check!
Option:
Keyword:
Example:
Short Code:
1. Register:
REG<space>Your Name
REG Shahrear
2424
2. Add Friend:
ADD<space>Friend Mobile Number<space>Friend Name
ADD 01911757554 Shahrear
2424
3. Accept Friend Request:
OK<space>Friend Mobile Number Or Friend Name
OK 01911757554 Or
OK Shahrear
2424
4. Find Friend:
FIND<space>Friend Mobile Number Or FIND <space>Friend Name
FIND 01911757554 Or
FIND Shahrear
2424
5. Check Friends List:
GET<space>List
Get List
2424
6. Get own Presence in Friends List:
CHECK
Check
2424
7. Change the Status for all:
INVISIBLE/VISIBLE
Invisible/Visible
2424
8. Change the Status for all Specific Numbers:
INVISIBLE<space>Friends Mobile Number Or
INVISIBLE<space>Friends Name
Invisible 01911757554 Or
Invisible Shahrear
9. Check Own Status:
STATUS
Status
2424
10. Find own Location:
FIND<space>ME
Find Me
2424
11. Change Friends Nick Name:
CH<space>Old Friend Name<space>New Friend Name
Ch Shahrear Arnab
2424
12. Help:
HELP
Help
2424
13. Delete Friend:
DEL<space>Friends Mobile Number Or
DEL<space>Friends Name
Del 01911711114 Or
Del Shahrear
2424
14. De-Register:
DEREG
Dereg
2424
Please Note that:
¤ No Configuration Or No GPRS Enabled Handset are required to enjoy this service.
¤ You can add as many as Friends you want.
¤ Nobody can not Check your Location if you don't accept the Add Invitation.
¤ You have to accept your Friends Invitation/Add Request Within 72 hrs (3 days)
VAT & Conditions Apply!
Introducing the all new Banglalink Friend Finder, from now on send a SMS to 2424 & find out where your friends are located.
Friend Finder is a SMS based location tracking service which allows you to locate your friends provided the access is granted by your friend. Similarly, your friend can also locate you by following the same process:
(*) How to Register?
¤ Write REG<space>Your Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
Once you have successfully registered, you can do the following:
(*) How to Add Friend?
¤ Write ADD<space>Friend s Mobile Number<space>Friends Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
(*) How to Accept Friend's Request?
¤ Write OK<space>Friends Mobile Number/Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
(*) How to find Friends Location?
¤ Write FIND<space>Friends Mobile Number/Name
¤ Send SMS to 2424
(*) How to find your own Location?
¤ Write FIND<space>ME
¤ Send SMS to 2424
Service Charges: TK. 2/SMS (excluding VAT)
Some important Keywords are given below. Please Check!
Option:
Keyword:
Example:
Short Code:
1. Register:
REG<space>Your Name
REG Shahrear
2424
2. Add Friend:
ADD<space>Friend Mobile Number<space>Friend Name
ADD 01911757554 Shahrear
2424
3. Accept Friend Request:
OK<space>Friend Mobile Number Or Friend Name
OK 01911757554 Or
OK Shahrear
2424
4. Find Friend:
FIND<space>Friend Mobile Number Or FIND <space>Friend Name
FIND 01911757554 Or
FIND Shahrear
2424
5. Check Friends List:
GET<space>List
Get List
2424
6. Get own Presence in Friends List:
CHECK
Check
2424
7. Change the Status for all:
INVISIBLE/VISIBLE
Invisible/Visible
2424
8. Change the Status for all Specific Numbers:
INVISIBLE<space>Friends Mobile Number Or
INVISIBLE<space>Friends Name
Invisible 01911757554 Or
Invisible Shahrear
9. Check Own Status:
STATUS
Status
2424
10. Find own Location:
FIND<space>ME
Find Me
2424
11. Change Friends Nick Name:
CH<space>Old Friend Name<space>New Friend Name
Ch Shahrear Arnab
2424
12. Help:
HELP
Help
2424
13. Delete Friend:
DEL<space>Friends Mobile Number Or
DEL<space>Friends Name
Del 01911711114 Or
Del Shahrear
2424
14. De-Register:
DEREG
Dereg
2424
Please Note that:
¤ No Configuration Or No GPRS Enabled Handset are required to enjoy this service.
¤ You can add as many as Friends you want.
¤ Nobody can not Check your Location if you don't accept the Add Invitation.
¤ You have to accept your Friends Invitation/Add Request Within 72 hrs (3 days)
VAT & Conditions Apply!