Airtel-Vodafone - Guernsey
Airtel-Vodafone (Guernsey) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Airtel-Vodafone (Guernsey). See the tables below for details.
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Airtel-Vodafone Guernsey is a mobile network operator that serves the Channel Islands, specifically Guernsey. It is a joint venture between Bharti Airtel and Vodafone, launched in Jersey in June 2007 and expanded to Guernsey in March 2008. The network offers a range of services, including 2G and 3G coverage, and has been assessed to provide better indoor coverage compared to other mobile networks in the region.
In May 2024, Sure announced its acquisition of 100% of Airtel-Vodafone in the Channel Islands, with plans to invest up to £48 million in a new, innovative mobile network that will include 5G services. This merger aims to improve coverage, value, and reliability, and will complement Guernsey's ultrafast fibre broadband network. The new network promises to deliver gigabit speeds, enhanced security, and a lower carbon footprint, with a focus on customer value and network resilience.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Airtel-Vodafone Guernsey uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, offering reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are: Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz; Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz. This band provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. It 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 | Airtel-Vodafone Guernsey uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This deployment was part of the network's expansion to Guernsey in March 2008. |
