Onatel - Burkina Faso

Onatel (Burkina Faso) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Onatel (Burkina Faso). See the tables below for details.

Onatel Burkina Faso is a mobile network operator in Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa. Here are some key details about Onatel:

1. Carrier Codes and IDs:

   • Onatel is denoted by the codes 613 01, which are part of the Home Network Identity (HNI) system. This code is a combination of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC).

2. Ownership and Structure:

   • Onatel is partially state-owned and is 51% owned by Maroc Telecom. It operates as the mobile arm of the fixed-line incumbent ONATEL (National Office of Telecommunications).

3. Network Technology and Protocols:

   • Onatel uses GSM, UMTS, LTE, and CDMA protocols. It operates on 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band, with no CDMA bands.

4. Coverage and Subscribers:

   • As of 2012, Onatel had approximately 3.9 million subscribers.

5. International Calling Code:

   • The international calling code for Burkina Faso is +226, which is used for calling Onatel numbers.

6. Internet and Broadband Services:

   • Onatel provides mobile broadband services, including 3G coverage, and has been expanding its mobile-broadband offerings since 2012.

7. Fixed-Line Services:

   • Onatel also provides fixed-line services, using both copper wire and CDMA wireless local loop technologies.

8. Competitive Environment:

   • The mobile market in Burkina Faso is competitive, with three major operators: Onatel, Orange Burkina Faso SA, and TELECEL FASO SA. This competition has driven down rates and increased coverage and density.

Onatel plays a significant role in Burkina Faso's telecommunications sector, providing a range of mobile and fixed-line services to the population.

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