Djezzy - Algeria

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

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Carrier website: http://www.djezzy.com/

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

Djezzy Algeria is one of the three main mobile network operators in Algeria, with a market share of 65% and a network covering 90% of the population. Here are some key points about Djezzy:

  1. Ownership and History:

    • Djezzy is wholly owned by the Algerian state since August 2022, previously being a subsidiary of the Egyptian company Global Telecom Holding (a subsidiary of VEON).
    • It acquired Algeria's second GSM license on July 11, 2001, and was officially launched on February 15, 2002.

  2. Market Share and Subscribers:

    • As of December 2016, Djezzy had over 16.49 million subscribers.
    • In 2023, Djezzy had almost 15 million users, making it the second-largest operator in Algeria.

  3. Network Coverage and Services:

    • Djezzy covers 95% of the population across the national territory and has 3G services deployed in 48 wilayas.
    • It launched its 4G services in 20 wilayas on October 1, 2016, and aims to cover more than 50% of the population by 2021.

  4. Performance and Awards:

    • In Opensignal's 2023 report, Djezzy secured its only outright win in 4G Availability, with users spending 79.3% of their time connected to 4G.
    • Djezzy also shares joint wins in other categories like Games Experience, Voice App Experience, and Availability.

  5. Financial and Future Plans:

    • The Algerian government plans to list Djezzy on the stock exchange, aiming to reduce state influence and boost competition in the telecoms market.
    • In the first quarter of 2024, Djezzy recorded revenue of 26.5 billion dinars (approximately $197 million), showing a year-on-year increase of 10.7%.

Overall, Djezzy Algeria is a significant player in the country's telecoms market, with a strong presence and ongoing efforts to improve its services and expand its reach.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Djezzy Algeria uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment was part of the additional 900 MHz of mobile spectrum awarded by the Post and Electronic Communication Regulatory Authority (ARCPE) in November 2021 to improve data speeds and the quality of mobile broadband internet access in the country.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Djezzy Algeria uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2002, when Djezzy was officially launched.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Djezzy Algeria uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is deployed for 3G services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Djezzy Algeria uses LTE band B1 (2100 MHz) for its 4G/LTE services. This band was deployed in 2016.
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Djezzy Algeria uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its 4G/LTE services. This frequency band was deployed in 2016.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

Djezzy Algeria uses LTE frequency band B8 (900 MHz). This band is utilized for both uplink and downlink operations. The uplink frequency range is from 880 to 915 MHz, and the downlink frequency range is from 925 to 960 MHz.
B40 (TD 2300 MHz) LTE

Djezzy Algeria uses LTE Band 40, which operates in the frequency range of 2300 to 2400 MHz. This band is used for Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. The deployment details of this band by Djezzy Algeria are not specified.

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