Manx Telecom - Isle of Man

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

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

Manx Telecom is the primary provider of telecommunications services on the Isle of Man, including mobile networks. Here are some key points about their mobile services:

  1. History and Ownership:

    • Manx Telecom was established in 1986 as a subsidiary of British Telecom to operate the telephone system on the Isle of Man.
    • It was later acquired by Telefónica in 2006 and then by HgCapital in 2010.
    • In 2019, Basalt Infrastructure Partners acquired Manx Telecom.

  2. Mobile Services:

    • Manx Telecom offers a range of mobile services including data alerts, mobile voicemail, and mobile broadband.
    • Their mobile broadband services include SIM-only tariffs with high data allowances, such as a 100GB tariff.

  3. Network Coverage:

    • Manx Telecom’s mobile network supports EDGE, 3G, and 4G services, operating on the GSM 900 MHz frequency.
    • The network provides good coverage across the Isle of Man, although it may be less reliable in mountainous or remote areas.

  4. Roaming:

    • Manx Telecom has roaming agreements with over 380 international operators, allowing users to stay connected while visiting the Isle of Man.
    • Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go customers can use their mobiles while roaming, with data usage subject to their home network’s charges.

  5. Innovations:

    • Manx Telecom was the first telecommunications operator in Europe to launch a live 3G network in December 2001.
    • It also became the first in Europe to offer HSDPA (3.5G) services in November 2005.

  6. Customer Services:

    • Manx Telecom offers an online customer portal called myMT, which allows users to manage their accounts and services easily.
    • The company also provides a free data alert service to help customers avoid running out of data and incurring extra charges.

Overall, Manx Telecom’s mobile network is a key part of the telecommunications infrastructure on the Isle of Man, providing reliable and innovative services to both residents and visitors.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Manx Telecom in the Isle of Man uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for its mobile network. This frequency band supports EDGE, 3G, and 4G services. The network operates on 2x13.8 MHz of the 900 MHz band, which is used for 2G and a single 3G carrier.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Manx Telecom Isle of Man uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks. It was deployed in December 2001, when Manx Telecom became the first telecommunications operator in Europe to launch a live 3G network.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Manx Telecom Isle of Man uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band for its LTE deployments. This band is utilized by over 46% of all LTE or LTE-Advanced network operators worldwide, 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.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Manx Telecom Isle of Man uses LTE Band 20 (800 MHz DD) for its 4G services. This band is deployed for 4G services with EARFCN 6375.

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