Digicel - Grenada
Digicel (Grenada) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Digicel (Grenada). See the tables below for details.
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Digicel Grenada is a mobile phone network and home entertainment provider operating in Grenada. Here are some key details about the network:
Network Details
- Frequency Bands: Digicel Grenada uses 2 GSM bands (900 MHz and 1800 MHz) and 1 UMTS band (2100 MHz).
- Coverage: The network provides comprehensive coverage across Grenada, ensuring that users can stay connected wherever they are.
Services
- Prepaid Bundles: Digicel offers a range of prepaid bundles designed to meet various needs. The Prime Ultra Bundles include features such as endless calls, social messaging, and entertainment data for popular services like Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube. These bundles come in different durations, including 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 days.
- Bonus Credit: Customers can earn bonus credit by participating in promotions, using Digicel products and services, or simply by being a valued customer. This bonus credit can be used for calls and texts.
- Account Management: Users can check their bonus credit through two methods: dial codes sent via SMS or the MyDigicel app, which allows them to log in and view their account balances and bonus credit.
App and Online Services
- MyDigicel App: The MyDigicel app is a convenient tool for managing services. Users can log in to the app to view their account details, including bonus credit, and manage their plans and services.
History and Operations
- Founding: Digicel was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien. It initially launched in Jamaica and later expanded to other Caribbean and Central American markets.
- Ownership: As of 2024, a group of U.S. private equity firms has taken control of the company as part of debt restructuring.
Digicel Grenada provides a robust mobile network with innovative services designed to enhance user experience.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Digicel Grenada uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range being 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range being 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Digicel Grenada 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 GSM 1800 MHz band was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe and certain parts of Asia. It provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Digicel Grenada uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date for this band is November 2011. |
