Orange - Botswana
Orange (Botswana) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Botswana). See the tables below for details.
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Orange Botswana is a leading provider of mobile, data, and internet services in Botswana. The company offers a wide range of services, including voice and mobile broadband coverage that spans 84% of the population. Their network is constantly being upgraded to meet higher traffic demands and ensure optimal quality both inside and outside buildings.
Orange Botswana has progressively deployed 4G services since December 2014 and has recently launched the first African 5G network in Botswana, which offers faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and support for multiple devices. This 5G network is expected to enhance various services such as e-health, connected vehicles, and immersive gaming, among others.
For postpaid customers, roaming services can be activated upon written request, allowing seamless connectivity when traveling outside Botswana. The network automatically selects the strongest available signal from local partners, ensuring continuous service.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Orange Botswana uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz for the uplink and 925 MHz to 960 MHz for the downlink. The ARFCNs in this band start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023. This frequency band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Orange Botswana uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. The deployment details for this frequency band are not specified in the provided information. |
