Comviq - Sweden

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

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Carrier website: https://www.comviq.se/

Comviq Sweden is a mobile network brand that operates in Sweden, fully owned by Tele2. Here are some key points about Comviq:

  1. History and Ownership:

    • Comviq was originally known as Comvik and was established in 1981 to break the telecommunications monopoly held by Televerket at the time.
    • In 1991, Kinnevik rebranded its GSM network as Comviq, and it merged with Tele2 in 1997. The Comviq brand was retained and later re-launched in 2009 as a prepaid and postpaid mobile phone brand.

  2. Network and Coverage:

    • Comviq operates on various frequency bands including 2G GSM, 3G UMTS, and 4G LTE, with 5G NR coverage added in 2021.
    • The network is shared with Tele2 and Telenor Sverige, providing good coverage across Sweden.

  3. Services and Plans:

    • Comviq offers both prepaid and postpaid subscription plans, including fixed-priced plans with no binding contracts.
    • The brand is known for its competitive pricing and simple, user-friendly services.

  4. Customer Experience:

    • Customer service has been criticized for long response times and inadequate support, with some users expressing frustration with the chat system and customer service portal.
    • Despite these issues, Comviq is generally considered a good option for those seeking affordable mobile services with good coverage.

  5. Compatibility and Devices:

    • Comviq supports various devices and frequency bands, making it a versatile option for users with different types of mobile devices.

Overall, Comviq Sweden provides a range of mobile services with a focus on affordability and simplicity, although customer service has been a point of contention for some users.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Comviq Sweden uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Comviq Sweden uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is primarily used for uplink frequencies ranging from 1,710–1,785 MHz and downlink frequencies ranging from 1,805–1,880 MHz. The deployment of GSM 1800 in Sweden began in 1991, extending the GSM standard into the 1800 MHz frequency range.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Comviq Sweden uses the UMTS band B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment date for this band is not specified.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G
HSDPA 3.5G

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Comviq Sweden uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE services. This frequency band is utilized for both uplink and downlink transmissions. The deployment of this band is not specified in the available information.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Comviq Sweden uses the LTE B7 (2600 MHz) frequency band.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

Comviq Sweden uses LTE frequency band B8 (900 MHz). This band is utilized for LTE services.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Comviq Sweden uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network. This frequency band is used for downlink-only (DD) operations, which means it is utilized for transmitting data from the network to the device. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

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