3 (Tre) - Sweden
3 (Tre) (Sweden) uses 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with 3 (Tre) (Sweden). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
3 (Tre) Sweden is a mobile network operator that offers a range of services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity. Here are some key details about their network:
Frequency Bands
- UMTS: 2 bands (B1: 2100 MHz, B8: 900 MHz GSM)
- LTE: 4 bands (B1: 2100 MHz, B7: 2600 MHz, B20: 800 MHz DD, B38: TD 2600 MHz)
- 5G NR: 3 bands (N1: 2100 MHz, N38: 2600 MHz, N78: 3500 MHz)
Network Coverage
- 3 Sweden covers about 98.5% of the Swedish population with its mobile network.
- The network uses a combination of UMTS and LTE frequencies, with LTE services launched in May 2012.
- The network has been expanded to include 5G services, with Ericsson and Nokia Networks handling the rollout due to the ban on Huawei for 5G network construction.
Community and Customer Support
- 3 Sweden has a community platform that serves over 900,000 users, answering 63% of customer questions and saving the company over €660,000 in support costs annually.
- The community is managed by a team of 1 Community Manager and 4 moderators who rotate weekly, with daily support from 1.5 FTEs.
Customer Reviews
- Customer reviews on Trustpilot are mixed, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with customer service, billing issues, and poor internet connectivity. However, some users have reported positive experiences with the network's coverage and customer support.
Additional Information
- 3 Sweden operates under the ownership of Hutchison Whampoa (60%) and Investor AB (40%).
- The network offers a "3 Like Home" service, allowing customers to use their phone as if they were at home in over 50 countries.
For more detailed information, you can visit the official website of 3 (Tre) Sweden at www.tre.se.
Frequency Bands
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | 3 (Tre) Sweden uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is deployed for 3G services and supports various channel bandwidths, including 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The duplex spacing for this band is 190 MHz. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | 3 (Tre) Sweden uses the UMTS frequency band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band is used for both GSM and UMTS interfaces. The deployment details of this band are not specified in the provided information. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Sweden uses LTE band 7 (2600 MHz) for its 4G LTE network. The deployment details for this band in Sweden are not specified. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | 3 (Tre) Sweden uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its mobile network. This frequency band is suitable for wide area coverage in regional and rural environments, as well as for in-building coverage. It is an important digital dividend arising from the shift by TV broadcasters to digital transmissions. The 800 MHz spectrum has enabled several operators to launch LTE services faster and meet market, investor, or regulatory coverage requirements. The B20 band has also been popular for LTE-M and NB-IoT due to its deep penetration and wide coverage characteristics. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | 3 (Tre) Sweden uses LTE Band 38 (TD 2600 MHz). This band is used for Time Division Duplex (TDD) LTE operations. The deployment date for this band is not specified. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | 3 (Tre) Sweden uses LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz) for its mobile network. This band was deployed in 2009, marking the introduction of 4G LTE technology in Sweden. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | Tre Sweden uses the 5G NR frequency band n1 (2100 MHz) for its 5G services. The deployment of this frequency band by Tre Sweden is not specified in the available information. |
| N38 (2600 MHz) | 5G NR | Tre Sweden uses the 5G NR frequency band n38, which covers the 2570 to 2620 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the 2.6 GHz 5G band. The n38 band is known for its excellent range and building penetration due to its propagation characteristics and advanced processing techniques. Tre Sweden deployed its 5G network using this frequency band in June 2020 in various cities, including Malmö, Helsingborg, Lund, Västerås, Uppsala, and large parts of Stockholm. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Sweden uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range, commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz band or C-band. This band is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used for 5G deployments due to its relatively common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. The n78 band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. This band is particularly popular for its ability to support large channel widths, making it suitable for delivering high-capacity 5G services. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) removed from 3 (Tre) Sweden.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) removed from 3 (Tre) Sweden.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to 3 (Tre) Sweden.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to 3 (Tre) Sweden.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N38 (2600 MHz) added to 3 (Tre) Sweden.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to 3 (Tre) Sweden.
