MTS - Belarus

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

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Carrier website: http://www.mts.by/

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

MTS Belarus, operated by Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), is a significant mobile operator in the Republic of Belarus. Here are some key points about the company:

  1. Operator Details:

    • Operator Name: Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (“MTS”)
    • Country: Republic of Belarus
    • Subscribers Database: 5.4 million subscribers.

  2. Founders and Registration:

    • Founded by Beltelecom (51% of the authorized capital) and OJSC Mobile TeleSystems (Russia) (49%).
    • Registered on April 4, 2002, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.

  3. Services and Network:

    • Provides communication services in GSM 900/1800, UMTS (WCDMA / HSDPA / HSUPA / HSPA +), and 4G (via the beCloud network).
    • First mobile operator in Belarus by the number of subscribers.

  4. 4G Network Expansion:

    • MTS Belarus has significantly expanded its LTE-800 network, bringing high-speed internet and voice services to 1,434 new villages across six regions.
    • This expansion includes installing 515 new base stations, making LTE services available in over 23,000 small settlements.

  5. Rural Coverage:

    • The expansion has improved rural coverage, with notable improvements in regions like Minsk, Vitebsk, Mogilev, Brest, Grodno, and Gomel.

  6. Quality Management:

    • MTS Belarus has received a certificate of compliance with the quality management system standards of STB ISO9001, adhering to international standards ISO9000.

  7. Customer Services:

    • Offers various tariff plans and services, including unlimited internet and bundled minutes for calls to all Belarusian networks.

  8. Digital Ecosystem:

    • MTS Belarus operates as a communication and digital services ecosystem, providing a range of services including home internet, mobile connection, and additional services like message management and online stores.

MTS Belarus continues to expand its network and services, aiming to ensure equal access to modern technologies for all residents of the country, regardless of their region of residence.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

MTS Belarus uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

MTS Belarus uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

MTS Belarus uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date for this band is not specified.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

MTS Belarus uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band is deployed for UMTS services.

Supported UMTS Protocols

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

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

MTS Belarus uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE services. This frequency band is widely used globally and supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity. It is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services. MTS Belarus has significantly expanded its LTE-800 network, but the deployment of LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) is not specified.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

MTS Belarus uses the LTE B7 (2600 MHz) frequency band. The deployment details for this band in Belarus are not specified.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

MTS Belarus 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. The deployment of LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) by MTS Belarus was added to their network on August 5, 2024.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G
LTE-A 4G

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