Moldcell - Moldova

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

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Carrier website: http://www.moldcell.md/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Moldcell is a Moldovan mobile network operator that operates under the GSM, UMTS, and LTE standards. It is a subsidiary of the Nepalese company CG Corp Global and was previously owned by Telia Company. Moldcell launched its commercial activities in 2000 and has since grown to have over 1 million subscribers.

Key Information

  • Ownership: Moldcell is a subsidiary of CG Cell Technologies DAC, which is wholly owned by CG Corp Global.
  • Launch: Moldcell started its operations in April 2000.
  • Subscribers: As of 2020, Moldcell has over 1 million subscribers.
  • Services:
    • Cartelă Moldcell: Prepaid tariff plans without the need for contracts or monthly fees.
    • bum: A community service offering unlimited calls within the community, free access to social networks, national minutes, SMS, and included Internet traffic.
    • Abonament Moldcell: Subscription plans with unlimited on-net calls, national minutes that can be used for international calls, roaming, and Internet.
    • Internet ca lumea: Mobile internet packages and internet via routers and modems in 3G and LTE standards.
    • Moldcell Business: Communication solutions and support for corporate clients.
  • 4G Coverage: Moldcell has 4G network coverage in over 30 regions in Moldova, with partial coverage in some populated areas.

Historical Milestones

  • 2000: Moldcell launched its first sales office in Chisinau and introduced SMS services and the first prepaid package.
  • 2008: Moldcell became the first carrier in Moldova to launch a 3G network.
  • 2012: Moldcell launched a commercial LTE network, becoming the third carrier in Moldova to do so.

Market Position

  • Moldcell is a significant player in the Moldovan mobile market, with a market share of 33.26% in the subscription segment as of 2020.

Technical Specifications

  • Moldcell uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands.

Coverage

  • Moldcell's coverage includes major cities and regions in Moldova, with partial coverage in some populated areas.

Moldcell continues to provide a range of services to its subscribers, focusing on both individual and corporate clients, with a strong presence in the Moldovan telecommunications market.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Moldcell Moldova uses the 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for GSM. The deployment details for this specific band are not provided in the available information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Moldcell Moldova uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Moldcell Moldova uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz).

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

Moldcell Moldova uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its 4G network. This band is used for both uplink and downlink frequencies, with the uplink ranging from 2500 to 2570 MHz and the downlink ranging from 2620 to 2690 MHz. The band supports both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) technology, allowing for flexible bandwidths from 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz with Carrier Aggregation.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Moldcell Moldova uses LTE band B20 (800 MHz DD). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

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