Etisalat - Afghanistan
Etisalat (Afghanistan) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Etisalat (Afghanistan). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Etisalat Afghanistan is a subsidiary of Etisalat UAE, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. It was established in August 2007 and has since become the fastest-growing mobile phone company in Afghanistan. Etisalat provides voice and data services in 34 provinces and over 200 districts, supported by more than 12,000 retail outlets. The company has 3G coverage in 21 provinces and offers unmatched connectivity through roaming agreements with 231 operators in 116 countries.
Etisalat Afghanistan has been actively involved in community development and social initiatives, including supporting the Afghanistan National Cricket Team and developing sports at the grassroots level. The company also operates a significant training program aimed at developing Afghan nationals into senior management positions, with a target of training over 400 people.
In terms of network performance, Etisalat Afghanistan has shown strong performance in various metrics. It won the Download Speed Experience award outright and shared the Upload Speed Experience award with MTN. The company also shared first place in both coverage awards and two experiential awards with Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC).
Overall, Etisalat Afghanistan has made significant contributions to Afghanistan's telecommunications sector, providing extensive coverage and improving connectivity across the country.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Etisalat Afghanistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Etisalat Afghanistan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Etisalat Afghanistan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. |
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | UMTS | Etisalat Afghanistan uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for UMTS networks, providing mobile network compatibility and enabling connectivity for mobile devices. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Etisalat Afghanistan uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. This deployment was added to Etisalat Afghanistan in 2024. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Etisalat Afghanistan.
