Ooredoo - Maldives

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

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Carrier website: https://ooredoo.mv/

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

Ooredoo Maldives is a mobile operator in the Maldives, owned by the Ooredoo Group. It was issued a license in February 2005 after a competitive bidding process. Ooredoo Maldives has been a significant player in the country's telecommunications market, offering GSM services and various value-added services. The company has been at the forefront of technological advancements, launching the first 3G and 4G networks in the Maldives and recently demonstrating the highest speeds in the country through 5G.

Key Features and Services

  1. Network Performance:

    • Speed: Ooredoo and Dhiraagu are in a statistical tie for both Download Speed Experience and Upload Speed Experience, with average download speeds in the 32.1-35.1 Mbps range and average upload speeds in the 7.4-8 Mbps range.
    • Consistency: Ooredoo wins the Core Consistent Quality award with a score of 81.9%, indicating high performance for lower performance applications like SD video, voice calls, and web browsing.
    • Coverage: Ooredoo leads in 4G Coverage Experience, with a score of 9.2 points on a 10-point scale, indicating that users on Ooredoo's network connected to 4G services in more than nine out of ten locations.

  2. Experiential Awards:

    • Video Experience: Ooredoo and Dhiraagu are in a statistical tie, both rating as Fair (40-55) for video streaming experiences.
    • Games Experience: Both operators are in a statistical tie, rating as Poor (40-65) for gaming experiences.
    • Voice App Experience: Ooredoo and Dhiraagu are in a statistical tie, both rating as Acceptable (74-80) for voice app experiences.

  3. Other Services:

    • HD Voice: Ooredoo Maldives introduced HD Voice services in April 2019, enabled through Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) technology.
    • eSIM Services: The company enabled eSIM services in June 2019, allowing users to activate new SIMs without the need for physical SIM cards.
    • WiFi Calling: Ooredoo Maldives introduced WiFi Calling in December 2019, providing an alternative method for making calls over WiFi networks.

  4. Customer Experience:

    • Priority Pass: Ooredoo offers Priority Pass membership, which allows users to access over 1,300 airport lounges globally, enhancing their airport experience.
    • IDD Rates: Ooredoo provides budget and premium IDD call rates, allowing customers to make international calls at competitive rates.

  5. Customer Support:

    • Ooredoo Maldives offers comprehensive customer support through its website and app, providing assistance with various services and plans.

Overall, Ooredoo Maldives has established itself as a leading mobile operator in the Maldives, known for its advanced network capabilities and innovative services.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Ooredoo Maldives uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is unknown.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Ooredoo Maldives uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is used for UMTS services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Ooredoo Maldives uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz).
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Ooredoo Maldives uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT). It was deployed in April 2013.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Ooredoo Maldives uses the 5G NR frequency band N78 (3500 MHz) for its 5G deployments. This band is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used for 5G due to its relatively common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. The n78 band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. This band is particularly popular for its ability to support large channel widths, making it suitable for delivering high-capacity 5G services.

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