Bakcell Telecom - Azerbaijan

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Bakcell Telecom (Azerbaijan) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Bakcell Telecom (Azerbaijan). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.bakcell.com/

Bakcell is the first mobile operator in Azerbaijan, providing mobile communications services since its inception. The company is part of the NEQSOL Holding Azerbaijan LLC and is known for its extensive network coverage, serving 99% of the population with over 8,000 base stations.

Key Features of Bakcell's Mobile Network:

  1. Coverage and Infrastructure:

    • Bakcell's network covers 99% of the population, making it one of the most widespread mobile operators in Azerbaijan.
    • The company has invested heavily in modernizing its infrastructure, ensuring high-quality 4G services across the country, except in Nakhchivan.

  2. 4G Services:

    • Bakcell introduced 4G services in Azerbaijan, including in the metro of Baku, making it the first mobile network operator to do so.
    • The company has been recognized for its high-quality 4G network, with Ookla naming it Azerbaijan's fastest mobile network in 2018 and 2019.

  3. Customer Experience and Innovation:

    • Bakcell is known for its innovative approach to customer care, introducing the 'My Bakcell' app in 2018, which allows customers to manage their accounts and access detailed information without needing to contact customer service.
    • The company offers exclusive discounts and benefits through its loyalty program, 'Ulduzum', one of the largest in Azerbaijan.

  4. Business Services:

    • Bakcell provides a range of high-quality telecom solutions to both local and international companies operating in Azerbaijan.
    • The company serves thousands of business clients, offering a variety of services tailored to meet the needs of corporate customers.

  5. Awards and Recognition:

    • Bakcell's network has been praised for its speed and reliability, earning it the title of 'Azerbaijan's fastest mobile network' by Ookla in 2018 and 2019.
    • The network was also recognized as 'the best tested' in Azerbaijan by P3 Communications in 2017.

Overall, Bakcell is a significant player in Azerbaijan's telecommunications sector, known for its extensive coverage, innovative services, and commitment to providing high-quality mobile communications.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Bakcell Telecom Azerbaijan uses the 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for GSM services. This frequency band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range being 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink frequency range being 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in E-GSM start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Bakcell Telecom Azerbaijan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Bakcell Telecom Azerbaijan uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE network. This frequency band is utilized for both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) configurations, supporting a balance between network coverage and data capacity. It is particularly suitable for dense urban areas and is widely used globally, including in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America.

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