MTN Irancell - Iran

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MTN Irancell (Iran) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 3 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with MTN Irancell (Iran). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://irancell.ir/

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

MTN Irancell Iran is the second-largest mobile operator in Iran, operating under the brand name Irancell. Here are some key points about the network:

  1. Ownership and Structure:

    • MTN Irancell is a private joint stock company, part of the MTN Group, with the MTN Group holding a 49% stake.

  2. Coverage and Infrastructure:

    • The company has rapidly expanded its infrastructure since its inception in 2006, achieving significant coverage improvements. By 2010, it had increased population coverage to 77% and geographic coverage to 20%.
    • The network includes 6,859 base transceiver stations (BTS) and 5,772 km of road coverage.

  3. Network Technology:

    • MTN Irancell supports 3G, 4G, and 4.5G mobile internet technologies. For 4G and 5G connectivity, users need a 4G SIM card (USIM).
    • The network offers high-speed internet services, including real-time sharing of large files, uninterrupted video streaming, and the ability to download while on a call.

  4. Internet Packages and Tariffs:

    • Users can purchase various internet packages with different validity periods to suit their needs. The cost of internet usage is calculated based on tariffs approved by the Communications Regulatory Authority, with rates ranging from 0.04 to 0.06 Tomans per kilobyte depending on the SIM card type.
    • There are also out-of-bundle internet options available, which are more expensive but do not require a specific package.

  5. Customer Services and Promotions:

    • The company offers various promotions and value-added services to attract and retain subscribers, such as the "Buy One Get One Free SIM-card" promotion and free MMS, ring-back tones, and additional content for new SIM card buyers.

  6. Data Traffic and Network Quality:

    • The network has seen a significant increase in data traffic, with an 800% rise in 2010 due to the activation of EDGE and the launch of WiMax services.
    • MTN Irancell continues to focus on improving network quality, particularly in major cities like Tehran and Esfahan, and aims to enhance coverage and speed.

Overall, MTN Irancell Iran provides extensive coverage and high-speed internet services, making it a significant player in the Iranian mobile telecommunications market.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

MTN Irancell Iran uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

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

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

MTN Irancell Iran uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The deployment of UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) in MTN Irancell Iran is not specified in the provided information.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

MTN Irancell Iran uses the UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band is part of the UMTS frequency bands used by the carrier.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G
HSPA+ 3.5G (4G speed)

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

MTN Irancell Iran uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

MTN Irancell Iran uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment date for this band is not specified.
B42 (TD 3500 MHz) LTE

MTN Irancell Iran uses LTE Band 42 (TD 3500 MHz) for its mobile services. This band operates in the frequency range of 3400 – 3600 MHz and supports various channel bandwidths, including 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is primarily used in the Asia-Pacific region and is allocated for mobile services, supporting both time division duplex (TDD) technology and carrier aggregation scenarios. MTN Irancell deployed its 4G LTE network, including Band 42, in 2014.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

MTN Irancell Iran uses the 5G NR frequency band n78 (3500 MHz). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.

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