Mobitel - Sri Lanka
Mobitel (Sri Lanka) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 4 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Mobitel (Sri Lanka). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Mobitel Sri Lanka, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom, is the country's National Mobile Service Provider. It offers a wide range of services including mobile telephony, high-speed broadband, enterprise solutions, IDD services, and various Value Added Services. Mobitel has been a pioneer in South Asia, launching the first super 3.5G network, demonstrating HSPA + MIMO technology, and introducing 4G/LTE and 5G technologies. The company provides extensive coverage across the entire island and offers international roaming in over 400 networks worldwide. With a customer base exceeding 8 million, Mobitel is known for its customer-centric approach and continuous investments in the ICT landscape, positioning it for future growth and leadership in the industry.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2005 and 2006, when Mobitel traded the 800 MHz band for slots made available from the 900 MHz spectrum. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is deployed for GSM services. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed on August 5, 2024. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its 4G LTE network. This frequency band was deployed in January 2014. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was added to Mobitel Sri Lanka on August 5, 2024. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the LTE B8 (900 MHz) frequency band. This band was added to Mobitel Sri Lanka on August 5, 2024. |
| B41 (TD 2500 MHz) | LTE | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the LTE frequency band B41 (TD 2500 MHz). This band was added to Mobitel Sri Lanka's network on August 5, 2024. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Mobitel Sri Lanka uses the 5G NR frequency band N78 (3500 MHz). This band was added to Mobitel Sri Lanka on August 5, 2024. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Mobitel Sri Lanka.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to Mobitel Sri Lanka.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B41 (TD 2500 MHz) added to Mobitel Sri Lanka.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Mobitel Sri Lanka.
