Gamcel - Gambia

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

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Carrier website: http://www.gamcel.gm/

Gamcel Gambia is a mobile network operator in The Gambia, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the state-owned Gambia Telecommunications Company Ltd. (Gamtel). Here are some key points about Gamcel:

  1. Establishment: Gamcel was established on November 16, 2000, as a limited liability company under the Gambia’s Companies Act of 1955. It began operations on May 25, 2001, with the launch of its GSM network, replacing the outdated analogue network (TACS) with a GSM system operating at 900 MHz, which is used in over 60% of the world.

  2. Ownership: Gamcel is a subsidiary of Gamtel, which is 99% owned by the Government of The Gambia and 1% by the Gambia Port Authority.

  3. Mission: Gamcel’s mission is to provide GSM services that are of international standard, professional, and user-friendly, aiming to satisfy its customers and expand its coverage to a wider segment of the Gambian population.

  4. Services: Gamcel offers both post-paid and prepaid services. The prepaid service accounts for about 97% of its customer base, which is a ‘pay as you go’ service requiring an upfront cash payment for consumptions and a security deposit. The post-paid service accounts for about 3% of the customer base and involves a monthly invoice for consumption.

  5. Coverage: Initially, Gamcel focused on urban and business areas, successfully completing the coverage of these regions. The next phase of its strategy involves expanding coverage to main roads and rural areas to reach people who have expressed a need for mobile services.

  6. Roaming: Gamcel has introduced roaming services, allowing customers to use their home country-registered SIM cards while traveling to other countries. This service is particularly beneficial for tourists, diplomats, and the business community, generating foreign exchange for the company.

  7. Market Share: As of December 2020, Gamcel had approximately 125,578 active subscribers, making it the smallest of the four mobile network operators in The Gambia, with a market share of about 5%.

Overall, Gamcel aims to provide reliable and accessible mobile services to the Gambian population, focusing on both urban and rural areas.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Gamcel Gambia uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment date of this frequency band by Gamcel is not specified.

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