Bmobile - Trinidad and Tobago

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Bmobile (Trinidad and Tobago) uses 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, 1 GSM band, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Bmobile (Trinidad and Tobago). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://bmobile.co.tt/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago is a mobile network operator that operates as a division of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT). Here are some key details about the network:

Frequency Bands

  • GSM: Operates on 1 GSM band (1800 MHz).
  • UMTS: Operates on 2 UMTS bands (B2 - 1900 MHz and B5 - 850 MHz).
  • LTE: Operates on 1 LTE band (B7 - 2600 MHz).

Services

  • Prepaid Plans: Offers a variety of prepaid plans with features like Anywhere Minutes for calls to local networks and international destinations, Unlimited Texts, and AnyUse Data for any website or app.
  • Roaming: Provides roaming data plans, with 1 GB of roaming data available on the $239 month plan and 3 GB on the $349 month plan.
  • Additional Services: Includes free b-data for Scorch Radio App, YouTube, and Netflix without using the local data bundle.

Network Performance

  • Network Robustness: The network remains robust and active, with continuous monitoring and optimization to ensure optimal performance even during periods of heavy traffic.
  • 5G: Bmobile has launched a limitedly available Fixed Wireless Broadband NR network in December 2018, which is part of its 5G rollout.

History

  • Launch: Bmobile launched its GSM network in 2002 and began offering 3G UMTS services in 2014. The LTE network was launched in December 2016, initially available in Port of Spain and San Fernando, and later expanded to other locations.

Brand Refresh

  • Brand Refresh: In 2014, bmobile refreshed its brand and introduced HD Voice and improved speeds by upgrading its HSPA+ network to support DC-HSPA+.

Parent Company

  • Parent Company: TSTT, the parent company, also acquired Massy Communications, now branded as AMPLIA, which offers TV and fiber broadband services and resells bmobile's landline and home security services.

Customer Support

  • Customer Support: Bmobile offers various support channels, including a mobile app, live chat, and a comprehensive guide section on their website.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses the UMTS frequency band B2 (1900 MHz PCS) for its 3G services. This band is used for both UMTS and LTE networks. The deployment of this band for LTE services began in December 2016, initially available in Port of Spain and later expanded to other locations in Trinidad and Tobago.
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz). This band is utilized for UMTS services, supporting both 3G and 5G operations. The deployment of this frequency band is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its mobile network infrastructure, ensuring consistent and high-quality service across the country.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). This frequency band was deployed in October 2020.
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses LTE band B2 (1900 MHz PCS). It was deployed in December 2016.
B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) LTE

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses LTE Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) for its LTE network. This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations, providing a balanced capacity, density, and penetration/range. The deployment of this band by Bmobile began in late 2022.
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its 4G LTE network. This frequency band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is widely used for LTE network deployments and is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. The deployment of LTE Band 28 by Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago began in October 2020, alongside the introduction of LTE-A.

GSM

Name Interface Description
850 MHz GSM

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses the GSM 850 MHz frequency band. The deployment date for this frequency band is not specified.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N41 (2500 MHz) 5G NR

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago uses the 5G NR frequency band n41, which operates on a frequency range of 2496-2690 MHz. This band is used for 5G New Radio (NR) networks and supports carrier aggregation, higher order MIMO technology, and beamforming to enhance network performance. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.

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