Etisalat - UAE
Etisalat (UAE) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 2 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Etisalat (UAE). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Etisalat UAE is a prominent mobile network operator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Here are some key points about Etisalat UAE:
Market Position: Etisalat UAE is the largest telecommunication corporation in the GCC and serves 11.6 million customers, including over 300,000 small, medium, and large enterprises and government customers in the UAE.
Global Reach: Etisalat operates in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, covering more than two billion people and having a global subscriber base exceeding 140 million.
Innovations: Etisalat UAE has been at the forefront of technological advancements, including the launch of the first commercial 4G service on its nation-wide LTE network and the first 5G LTE network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Services: The network offers a wide range of services, including 3G and 4G mobile internet access, broadband internet services (Al Shamil and eLife), prepaid and post-paid dial-up internet access, and cloud gaming services.
Brand Evolution: In February 2022, Etisalat Group launched a new brand identity called e&, while retaining the previous branding in the UAE and internationally.
Financial Performance: As of December 2021, Etisalat reported consolidated revenue of AED 53.3 billion and net profits of AED 11.1 billion. The company's total market capitalization is AED 329 billion, with revenue of AED 13 billion in Q1 2023.
Customer Support: Etisalat offers award-winning customer support channels and provides technical support and coverage for hardware repair and accidental damage.
Etisalat UAE continues to play a significant role in the UAE's digital transformation, offering a comprehensive suite of services to its customers.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Etisalat UAE uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in E-GSM range from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Etisalat UAE uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for GSM services in the UAE. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Etisalat UAE uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various channel bandwidths, including 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Etisalat UAE uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This frequency band is one of the most widely used globally, supporting both FDD and TDD configurations. It is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services. The band offers a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Etisalat UAE uses the LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). This frequency band was deployed in 2011 as part of the commercial launch of Etisalat's 4G LTE network in the UAE. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Etisalat UAE uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range, commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz band or C-band. This band is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used for 5G deployments due to its relatively common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. The n78 band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. This band is particularly popular for its ability to support large channel widths, making it suitable for delivering high-capacity 5G services. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Etisalat UAE.
