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Digi (Hungary) uses 1 GSM band and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Digi (Hungary). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://digi.hu/

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

Digi Hungary's mobile network is part of the broader Digi Communications N.V., a Romanian telecommunications holding company that operates in several countries, including Hungary, Romania, Spain, and Italy. Here are some key points about Digi Hungary's mobile network:

  1. Launch and Expansion:

    • Digi launched its mobile services in Hungary in 2019, following a license win in 2014 and several delays. Initially, the service was limited to 3G, but it was later expanded to include 4G services on different frequency bands.

  2. Infrastructure and Coverage:

    • The mobile network is backed by Vodafone Hungary's nationwide network, which has facilitated the expansion of Digi's services.
    • As of December 31, 2019, Digi's 2G and 4G mobile telecommunication services covered approximately 78.0% of Hungary’s population. The network is still in the testing phase and is currently only available to existing customers in the country.

  3. 5G Services:

    • Digi has introduced a 5G service in certain Romanian cities based on its existing 3,700 MHz license. However, there is no specific mention of 5G services in Hungary.

  4. Ownership and Recent Developments:

    • In 2023, 4iG Group sold Digi's mobile infrastructure to state-owned Pro-M, which acquired 2,500 towers, active and passive radio network assets, and spectrum usage rights. This deal is part of a broader strategy to transform 4iG's telecom business processes and improve profitability.

  5. Customer Impact:

    • With the migration of subscribers from Digi to Vodafone, 4iG sold the former Digi's mobile infrastructure. This transition has significant implications for both the customers and the telecom landscape in Hungary.

Digi Hungary's mobile network is part of a larger strategic shift in the Hungarian telecom sector, with the government increasing its control over key infrastructure assets.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Digi Hungary uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, with specific frequency ranges for uplink and downlink as follows:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

GSM 1800 MHz, also known as DCS 1800, was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe. It offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The band provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, utilizing modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Digi Hungary uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. The specific details regarding the deployment date are not provided.
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Digi Hungary uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its LTE network deployments. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure.
B42 (TD 3500 MHz) LTE

Digi Hungary uses LTE B42 (TD 3500 MHz) for its mobile services. This frequency band is primarily used in the Asia-Pacific region and supports various channel bandwidths, including 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is allocated for mobile services and is utilized by several networks and devices.

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