Airtel - Congo (DRC)

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Airtel (Congo (DRC)) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Airtel (Congo (DRC)). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.africa.airtel.com/

Airtel Congo (DRC) is a mobile network operator in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a range of services including mobile voice and data services, mobile money services, and internet connectivity. Here are some key points about Airtel Congo:

  1. Coverage and Services:

    • Airtel Congo provides 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network coverage in Kinshasa and other major cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
    • The network supports GSM, UMTS, LTE, and CDMA protocols.
    • Airtel Congo offers various plans including prepaid and postpaid options, as well as internet services including broadband and mobile internet.

  2. Subscribers and Market Share:

    • As of August 2012, Airtel Congo had approximately 5 million subscribers.
    • The network holds a significant market share in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with Airtel DRC being the market leader with a 55% market share.

  3. Network Architecture and Standards:

    • Airtel Congo uses the ISO standard code CD and has a country code +243 for international calling.
    • The network operates on specific frequency bands, including GSM and UMTS bands.

  4. Mobile Money Services:

    • Airtel Congo offers mobile money services, allowing users to send and receive money using Airtel Money.

  5. Global Compact Participation:

    • Airtel Congo RDC SA is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable business practices.

  6. Reputation and Operations:

    • Airtel Congo is a privately held company and operates as Airtel Congo RDC S.A. in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
    • The company has been involved in various initiatives and agreements, such as the sale of its operations in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone to Orange S.A. in 2016.

Overall, Airtel Congo is a major player in the telecommunications sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing a wide range of services to its subscribers.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Airtel Congo (DRC) uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment date is unknown.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Airtel Congo (DRC) uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The duplex spacing for this band is 190 MHz, and it supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.

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