Glo - Benin

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Glo (Benin) uses 2 GSM bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Glo (Benin). See the tables below for details.

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

Glo Benin is a mobile network operator in the Benin Republic, affiliated with Globacom Limited, a Nigerian multinational telecommunications company. Here are some key details about Glo Benin:

  • Launch: Glo Benin started operations in June 2008.
  • Subscriber Base: As of December 2015, Glo Benin had approximately 1.7 million subscribers.
  • Network Specifications: The network uses GSM protocols and operates on GSM bands, with no UMTS or CDMA bands.
  • Coverage: Glo Benin has coverage in Benin City, with a 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage map available on nPerf.com.
  • Services: Glo Benin offers various services including prepaid mobile plans, vehicle tracking solutions, and value-added services such as MMS, mobile banking, and musical ring-back tones.
  • Parent Company: Glo Benin is a subsidiary of Globacom Limited, which is privately owned by the Mike Adenuga Group.

Glo Benin has been instrumental in bringing innovative products and services to the telecom landscape in Benin, contributing to its growth and development in the region.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Glo Benin uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band in Benin is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Glo Benin uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, offering reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

This band supports services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. It is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

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