Gabon Telecom - Gabon

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Gabon Telecom (Gabon) uses 1 GSM band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Gabon Telecom (Gabon). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.gabontelecom.ga/

Gabon Telecom Gabon is a significant player in the mobile network sector of Gabon. Here are some key points about the company:

  1. History and Mergers:

    • Gabon Telecom SA was established in 2001 following the division of the Postal and Telecommunications Office in accordance with Act No. 004/2001.
    • In 2007, the Gabonese state ceded 51% of the shares to Maroc Telecom.
    • In 2011, Gabon Telecom merged with its subsidiary Mobile Liberties.
    • In 2016, Gabon Telecom merged with Atlantic Telecom Gabon (MOOV), a subsidiary of the Etisalat Group, further consolidating its operations.

  2. Services Offered:

    • Gabon Telecom provides fixed telephony services, including voice and data, as well as internet access via its wired network, particularly broadband ADSL.
    • For mobile services, it operates under the brands Libertis and Moov, offering prepaid and postpaid plans, voice, data, and roaming services.

  3. Market Position:

    • Following the merger with MOOV, Gabon Telecom became the market leader in Gabon, holding about 60% of the market share.
    • It is the only fixed telephony operator in Gabon, providing extensive coverage and a range of services.

  4. International Connectivity:

    • Gabon Telecom has access to the SAT-3 submarine cable, which enables it to meet international bandwidth needs and offer international services to other telecom operators.

  5. Customer Support:

    • Customers can access various support services, including online chat and customer service contact via phone.

  6. Availability of SIM Cards:

    • SIM cards are available for purchase at Gabon Telecom retail stores, kiosks, and various outlets across the country.

Overall, Gabon Telecom Gabon has a strong presence in the country's telecommunications market, offering a range of services and maintaining a significant market share.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Gabon Telecom Gabon uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band ranges from 880 to 960 MHz, with the uplink ranging from 890 to 915 MHz and the downlink ranging from 935 to 960 MHz. There is a 20 MHz guard band between the uplink and downlink, specifically from 915 to 935 MHz.

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