Orange - Central African Republic
Orange (Central African Republic) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Central African Republic). See the tables below for details.
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Orange Central African Republic is a mobile network operator that provides a range of services including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity. The network serves approximately 700,000 customers in the Central African Republic. Orange has partnered with SES Networks to enhance its connectivity services, using SES's IP Transit solution to deliver faster 3G services and better-quality internet connections for enterprises. This partnership aims to improve the performance of the local telecommunications sector and provide seamless connectivity to hundreds of thousands of Central Africans.
Orange is also pioneering the use of open RAN (Radio Access Network) technology in its African mobile networks, starting with the Central African Republic. This initiative, in collaboration with Parallel Wireless, aims to offer 4G and potentially 5G services while supporting older generations of mobile networks. The open RAN technology is seen as a viable alternative for rural networks, allowing for the deployment of scalable 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks from the same infrastructure.
The network coverage in Bangui, the capital city, includes 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services, as shown on nPerf's coverage maps. These maps are updated regularly based on user tests and provide detailed information on signal strength and data speeds across various locations in the country.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Orange Central African Republic uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is primarily used in Europe, but it is also utilized in other regions. The frequency range for GSM 1800 is from 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz for the uplink and from 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz for the downlink. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Orange Central African Republic uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks and devices. It is utilized in numerous countries around the world, including Central African Republic, for providing mobile telecommunications services. |
