MegaFon - Russia
MegaFon (Russia) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 8 LTE bands, and 4 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with MegaFon (Russia). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates
MegaFon is a major mobile network operator in Russia, known for its extensive coverage and advanced technological capabilities. Here are some key points about MegaFon Russia:
Parent Organization: MegaFon is a subsidiary of USM Holdings Limited.
Network Speed and Coverage: In the first half of 2023, MegaFon was recognized as the best mobile network in Russia, with the fastest mobile network and best mobile coverage during Q1-Q2 2023.
Carrier Codes: The MegaFon carrier in Russia is denoted by the codes 250 02, which are part of the Home Network Identity (HNI) code. This code is a combination of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC).
Telecommunications Services: MegaFon offers a wide range of telecommunications services, including voice, mobile and fixed-line data transfer, wireless data and wireline broadband services, roaming, short message service, and value-added services.
Frequency Bands: MegaFon uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 4 CDMA bands. The specific frequency bands are detailed in the table provided in the source.
Protocols: The network uses various protocols such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, and CDMA.
ISO Standard Code: The ISO standard code for MegaFon is RU.
Coverage Map: MegaFon has a comprehensive coverage map that includes 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks across major cities in Russia, such as Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Novosibirsk.
Subscriber Base: As of Q3 2021, MegaFon had 74.2 million subscribers.
Technological Advancements: MegaFon has been at the forefront of technological advancements in Russia, being the first to launch 3G (UMTS) and 4G (LTE) networks in the country.
MegaFon is one of the largest mobile operators in Russia, known for its strong brand and European-level service quality. It continues to innovate and expand its services, including fixed broadband and digital TV in various regions.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | MegaFon Russia uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is utilized for mobile communications and is a subset of the GSM standard. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band is deployed in various countries around the world, including Russia. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | MegaFon Russia uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for mobile communications and is a subset of the GSM standard. The GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) band is deployed in various countries around the world, including Russia. |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | MegaFon Russia uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2007, when MegaFon launched the first Russian fragment of the third generation network in IMT-2000/UMTS (3G) at the territory of Saint Petersburg and Leningrad region. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | MegaFon Russia uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2007 for the first Russian fragment of the third generation network in IMT-2000/UMTS (3G) at the territory of Saint Petersburg and Leningrad region. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSDPA | 3.5G |
| HSUPA | 3.5G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz). This frequency band was added to MegaFon Russia on August 4, 2024. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band for its LTE network deployments. This band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses the LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was added to MegaFon Russia on August 4, 2024. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands for LTE deployments globally, 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. MegaFon Russia added this band to its network on August 4, 2024. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses LTE frequency band B8, which operates at 900 MHz. This band is utilized for LTE services. The deployment of this band was added to MegaFon Russia on August 4, 2024. |
| B34 (TD 2000 MHz) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses LTE Band 34 (TD 2000 MHz). This band is defined for use in the frequency range of 2010 – 2025 MHz with a width of 15 MHz and operates using Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. The band is available for use in Russia, supporting both uplink and downlink transmissions on the same frequency but time-separated. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses LTE Band 38, which operates in the 2570-2620 MHz frequency range. This band is allocated for Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. The deployment of LTE Band 38 in Russia is available in the Moscow region only, and it is part of a joint infrastructure operation with VimpelCom. |
| B41 (TD 2500 MHz) | LTE | MegaFon Russia uses LTE frequency band B41 (TD 2500 MHz). This band is deployed for use in Russia. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
| LTE-A | 4G |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | MegaFon Russia uses the 5G NR N1 frequency band at 2100 MHz. This band was added to MegaFon's network in August 2024. |
| N7 (2600 MHz) | 5G NR | MegaFon Russia uses the 5G NR band N7, which operates at 2600 MHz. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information. |
| N257 (mmWave 28 GHz) | 5G NR | MegaFon Russia was awarded the 25.25 GHz band to test 5G NR. This frequency band is part of the mmWave spectrum, specifically the 28 GHz band. |
| N258 (mmWave 26 GHz) | 5G NR | MegaFon Russia has tested 5G services on the 26 GHz band, which is part of the 5G NR frequency band n258. The operator used a segment of its LTE network in downtown Moscow for these tests. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B34 (TD 2000 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B41 (TD 2500 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N7 (2600 MHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N257 (mmWave 28 GHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N258 (mmWave 26 GHz) added to MegaFon Russia.
