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

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

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

MTN Group is a South African multinational corporation that operates a mobile network in Afghanistan. Here are some key points about MTN Group Afghanistan:

  1. Exit from Afghanistan: MTN Group has confirmed its intention to exit Afghanistan by the end of December 2023. The company has agreed to sell its Afghanistan unit to Lebanese investment firm M1 New Ventures (M1 Group) for $35 million.

  2. Operations: MTN Afghanistan provides voice, data, and digital services to customers in the country. The company aims to deliver a modern connected life to its customers, aligning with its broader vision and purpose.

  3. Customer Base: As of December 2022, MTN Afghanistan had approximately 6.257 million subscribers.

  4. Regulatory Approval: The process of exiting Afghanistan is currently in the regulatory approval stages and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.

MTN Group's exit from Afghanistan is part of its broader strategy to focus on its core African markets and to streamline its operations. The company has also been exploring the possibility of exiting other smaller markets in West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, and Liberia.


Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

MTN Group Afghanistan uses the 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for GSM services. This frequency band is deployed for mobile communication in Afghanistan.

1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

MTN Group Afghanistan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is used for both uplink and downlink communications. The specific frequency ranges for this band are 1800 MHz for uplink and 1800 MHz for downlink. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.


UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

MTN Group Afghanistan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is used for UMTS services.


LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

MTN Group Afghanistan uses the LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed in 2024.


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