MTN - Ghana

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MTN (Ghana) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with MTN (Ghana). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.mtn.com.gh/

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

MTN Ghana is the leading mobile network operator in Ghana, offering a range of services including fast and reliable internet, strong network coverage, and various promotional offers. Here are some key details about MTN Ghana:

  1. History and Operations:

    • MTN Ghana was introduced into the Ghanaian telecoms market by Spacefon, which brought the first GSM service along with enhanced features like Caller ID, call forwarding, call waiting, call barring, and itemized billing.
    • The company started with a small office on Graphic Road in Accra and later expanded to Ridge Towers, while retaining the Graphic Road location as its Technical Office and Service Centre.

  2. Services and Promotions:

    • MTN Ghana offers high-speed data plans and strong network coverage, making it a reliable choice for internet and communication needs.
    • The company provides various promotional offers such as free data when logging into the MyMTN App, discounted movie prices on Y’ello Thursday, and special deals on Sundays.

  3. Subscribers and Market Share:

    • As of Q4 2018, MTN Ghana had approximately 17.79 million subscribers.

  4. Parent Company:

    • MTN Ghana is part of the MTN Group, which is Africa's largest mobile network operator with over 289 million subscribers across 20 countries.

  5. Initial Public Offering (IPO):

    • MTN Ghana launched its IPO on May 31, 2018, and closed it on July 31, 2019, offering up to 4,637,394,533 ordinary shares representing 35% of its equity.

MTN Ghana continues to play a significant role in Ghana's telecommunications sector, providing innovative services and expanding its offerings based on evolving technology.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

MTN Ghana uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates from 880 MHz to 915 MHz for the uplink and from 925 MHz to 960 MHz for the downlink.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

MTN Ghana uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is used for GSM services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

MTN Ghana uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is commonly deployed for UMTS networks in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

MTN Ghana uses the UMTS band B8, which operates at 900 MHz GSM. This frequency band is utilized for UMTS services in Ghana.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

MTN Ghana uses LTE band B1 (2100 MHz) for its LTE services. This band is primarily used for speed and is deployed in most markets with a range of 20x20. It is also sometimes used for 3G services, with most of it being shut down and repurposed for LTE.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

MTN Ghana uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

MTN Ghana 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 supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. MTN Ghana deployed this frequency band as part of its 4G LTE service, which was launched commercially in all 10 regions of Ghana approximately six months after acquiring the 800 MHz spectrum license in December 2015.

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