A1 - Belarus

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A1 (Belarus) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with A1 (Belarus). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.a1.by/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

A1 Belarus is the second-largest mobile network operator in Belarus, providing a wide range of services including GSM 900/1800, UMTS (WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+), and 4G (via beCloud) services. The company operates under the brand name A1 and was previously known as velcom until August 2019.

Key Services and Features

  • Mobile Communications: A1 offers GSM, UMTS, and 4G services, with a focus on high-speed internet and voice calls. The company has expanded its 4G network capabilities, including the 2600 MHz range in addition to the 800 and 1800 MHz channels.
  • Subscriber Numbers: A1 provides mobile services to over 4.8 million subscribers in Belarus, with a significant presence in major cities and regional centers.
  • Network Expansion: A1 has been actively expanding its network, including the launch of 4G communication in the Minsk subway, enhancing commuter connectivity.
  • eSIM and Online Registration: The company introduced virtual eSIM cards in August 2019 and allows subscribers to transfer to online eSIMs through their user accounts. Remote registration and number porting from other networks are also available.
  • Smartphone Sales: A1 has launched its own branded smartphones, such as the A1 Alpha and A1 Alpha 20+, which are designed to meet the needs of local consumers.

Tariffs and Plans

A1 offers various mobile tariffs and plans to cater to different user needs:
- Drive Unlim: Unlimited internet traffic and 700 minutes to other networks.
- Drive Active: 25 GB of internet traffic and 500 minutes to all networks.
- Drive Start: 10 GB of internet traffic and 300 minutes to all networks.
- GIGA: 2 GB of basic internet traffic at full speed, with unlimited internet at up to 1 Mbps.
- Detskiy: Unlimited minutes within the network, 500 MB of internet traffic, and unlimited internet at 256 kbps.
- Prostoy: 150 minutes within the network, 150 MB of internet traffic.
- Smart Beskonechniy: Unlimited internet traffic, unlimited minutes within the network, and 1000 minutes to other networks.
- Zabotlivyy: 1000 minutes to all networks, 150 MB of internet traffic.
- Business Class: Unlimited internet traffic, unlimited minutes to all networks, and unlimited SMS within the network.
- Pobeda: Unlimited minutes on the network, 500 MB internet traffic, and 100 SMS to Belarusian mobile operators.

Fixed Internet Services

A1 also provides fixed internet services using GPON, Ethernet, and ADSL technologies. The company has surpassed 400,000 fixed internet subscribers, with a focus on high-speed internet access and integrated service offerings like MEGA tariff plans.

Strategic Partnerships

A1 has entered into strategic partnerships, such as with Visa to develop digital financial services in Belarus, and with beCloud to expand its 4G network to rural areas.

Overall, A1 Belarus is a significant player in the country's telecommunications market, offering a comprehensive range of mobile and fixed internet services to both individual and business customers.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

A1 Belarus uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

A1 Belarus uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are: Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz; Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz. This band offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. It provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. The band is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

A1 Belarus uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date is unknown.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

A1 Belarus uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This deployment was initiated in 2023 to enhance the capacity of its 3G network by utilizing an additional radio frequency channel in the UMTS-900 range. The 900 MHz band was chosen for its ability to provide broader coverage with minimal signal attenuation, making it ideal for serving rural communities. This move has resulted in improved coverage in areas outside major cities, ensuring better connectivity and higher quality service. The additional channel has practically doubled the capacity of the existing 3G Network within the coverage area of the second carrier frequency, improving voice call quality and accelerating mobile internet speeds.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

A1 Belarus uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE services. This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands globally for LTE deployments, supporting both FDD and TDD configurations. It is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

A1 Belarus uses LTE B7 (2600 MHz) for its LTE services. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

A1 Belarus uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band for its LTE network deployments. This band is known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. The deployment details for this specific band are not provided.

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