BBcom - Benin
BBcom (Benin) uses 2 GSM bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with BBcom (Benin). See the tables below for details.
Check device compatibilityCarrier website: http://www.bellbenin.bj/
BBcom Benin is a mobile network operator in Benin. Here are some key points about the network:
- Technology: BBcom provides cellular network services on GPRS and GSM technologies.
- Ownership: BBcom is owned by Bell Benin Communications.
- Subscriber Base: As of December 2015, BBcom had approximately 0.056 million subscribers.
- Regulatory Status: The telecom regulator in Benin is the Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques et de la poste (ARCEP Benin).
- Market Dynamics: The Benin mobile market has experienced volatility, with BBcom being one of the operators that have faced challenges. In 2018, services from BBcom were shut down, leaving only two major operators, MTN and Moov.
BBcom's network registration status can be checked using specific commands, which return the status of whether the mobile device is registered or not registered or roaming on the network.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | BBcom Benin uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band in Benin is not specified. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | BBcom Benin uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range and is primarily used in Europe. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:
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 GSM 1800 MHz band was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard. |
