MagtiCom - Georgia

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MagtiCom (Georgia) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with MagtiCom (Georgia). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.magticom.ge/

MagtiCom, Ltd. (Georgian: მაგთიკომი) is a leading Georgian telecoms company founded on February 12, 1996, by Dr. George (Gia) Jokhtaberidze. The company made its first commercial call from its mobile network on September 22, 1997. MagtiCom offers a wide range of services including mobile telephony, mobile internet (supporting various technologies such as 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, 4G, and 4.5G), cable fixed telephony (VoIP), internet television (IPTV), and fiber-optic internet.

Key Features of MagtiCom's Mobile Network

  • Technological Development: MagtiCom has progressively developed its mobile network technologies:

    • 2001: 2G technology for SMS and small-volume data transfer via WAP technology.
    • 2002: 2.5G technology for MMS and GPRS.
    • 2006: 3G technology for UMTS wireless broadband communication.
    • 2009: 3.5G technology for HSDPA, HSPA, and HSPA+.
    • 2015: 4G technology for LTE networks.
    • 2016: 4.5G LTE Advanced technology became available.

  • Coverage: MagtiCom covers 99% of the populated controlled territory of Georgia with 10,510 base stations.

  • Market Share: As of May 2024, MagtiCom leads the mobile market with a 41.5% market share.

  • Customer Care: The company provides customer service through 50 offices (13 in Tbilisi and 37 in the rest of Georgia) and 88 outlets in Public Service halls. It also offers a 24-hour hotline service and web-chat support.

  • Roaming: MagtiCom offers roaming services in 191 countries with 441 operators.

Additional Services

MagtiCom also provides fiber-optic internet and IPTV services, contributing significantly to the Georgian economy. The company has been an ISP since 2016 and has been the market leader in ISP operations in Georgia since November 2017.

Corporate Social Responsibility

MagtiCom is involved in various corporate social responsibility initiatives, including supporting Georgian culture, sports, health, arts, and education. Notable projects include the publication of books and albums by Georgian cultural figures and supporting educational initiatives such as the Kings Olympiad.

Overall, MagtiCom is a major player in Georgia's telecommunications sector, offering a comprehensive suite of services and contributing significantly to the country's economy.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

MagtiCom Georgia uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This frequency band is deployed in various parts of the world, including Georgia, and is used for mobile communications. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) 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.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

MagtiCom Georgia 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 provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

MagtiCom Georgia uses the UMTS band B1 (2100 MHz).

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

MagtiCom Georgia uses LTE band B3 (1800 MHz +). This frequency band was deployed in 2016, as part of the company's introduction of the 4.5G (LTE-Advanced) network.

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