BeMobile - Botswana

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BeMobile (Botswana) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with BeMobile (Botswana). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.bemobile.co.bw/

BeMobile Botswana is a mobile network service provider in Botswana, operated by the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC). Here are some key points about BeMobile Botswana:

  1. Launch and Branding:

    • BeMobile was launched in 2008 as the mobile arm of BTC.

  2. Frequency Bands:

    • BeMobile uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band.

  3. Services:

    • BeMobile offers a range of services including mobile voice, data, and value-added services. It is integrated into the BTC brand, providing a unified communication service to customers.

  4. Network Coverage:

    • BeMobile operates on BTC's extensive network, which includes over 400 4.5G sites covering major villages and towns, providing Botswana's widest and fastest 4.5G network.

  5. Customer Experience:

    • BeMobile customers can manage their accounts, pay bills, and purchase airtime and data through the BTC Mobile App.

  6. Integration with BTC:

    • In 2016, BeMobile was integrated into the BTC brand, reflecting its position as a one-stop-shop communication business.

BeMobile Botswana is part of the broader BTC network, which has been a significant player in Botswana's telecommunications sector since its inception in 1980.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

BeMobile Botswana uses the GSM 900 MHz Extended (E-GSM) frequency band. The E-GSM band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with an uplink frequency range of 880 MHz to 915 MHz and a downlink range of 925 MHz to 960 MHz. This frequency band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

BeMobile Botswana 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 predominantly 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.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

BeMobile Botswana uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The specific deployment details for BeMobile Botswana are not provided in the available information.

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