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Orange (Egypt) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 1 LTE band, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Egypt). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.orange.eg/

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

Orange Egypt is the oldest mobile network operator in Egypt, founded on March 4, 1998, and previously known as Mobinil. It is a joint stock company established under the Law No. 8 of 1997 "Investment Guarantees and Incentives Law and its executive regulations" and is headquartered in Giza, Egypt.

Key Features and Services

  • Network and Coverage: Orange Egypt has a significant network presence with 99,299 sites, 36 switches, and 4,503 mobile BTSs. It has extended its services to underground stations in Cairo and has international roaming agreements with 348 operators in 135 countries, including the US and Canada.
  • Speed and Quality: Orange Egypt is consistently ranked as the fastest network in Egypt, with an average speed of 32 Mbit/s according to the National Telecom Regulatory Authority.
  • Market Share: As of October–December 2017, Orange Egypt had about 33.5 million active subscribers out of almost 101.27 million mobile subscribers in Egypt.
  • Internet Services: Orange offers a variety of internet plans, including 4G, 3G, ADSL, and broadband internet services. It also provides 4G+ internet services and has launched Home VDSL with speeds of up to 100 Mb.

Recent Developments

  • Rebranding: Mobinil was officially rebranded to Orange on March 8, 2016.
  • 4G Services: Orange acquired the 4G internet services license in 2016 and started offering 4G services by the end of that year.
  • Leadership: Yves Gauthier was appointed CEO in 2011, and Yasser Shaker took over as CEO on May 1, 2018.

Tariff Plans and Services

Orange Egypt offers various tariff plans and internet packages designed to suit different needs. These include FREEmax, Ogold, PREMIER, and other bundles like Kart El Kebir Bundles. The company also provides mobile internet packages and home internet services through its Orange Triple Play service.

Overall, Orange Egypt is a significant player in the Egyptian telecommunications market, known for its extensive network coverage and high-speed internet services.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Orange Egypt uses the frequency band GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) for its mobile network operations. This band is commonly used in many parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, and Asia, for GSM services. The deployment of GSM 900 MHz in Egypt is part of the broader global usage of this frequency band for GSM networks.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Orange Egypt uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range and offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

This band provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. It is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Orange Egypt uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. The deployment of this frequency band began in October 2001.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Orange Egypt uses the frequency band LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) for its 4G/LTE services. This deployment began in 2017, specifically in major towns and resorts.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N1 (2100 MHz) 5G NR

Orange Egypt uses the 5G NR frequency band n1, which covers the 2100 MHz range. The specific details about the deployment of this band for Orange Egypt are not provided in the sources.
N3 (1800 MHz) 5G NR

Orange Egypt uses the 5G NR frequency band n3, which covers the 1710 to 1880 MHz range. This band is used for both uplink and downlink transmissions. The uplink range is from 1710 to 1785 MHz, and the downlink range is from 1805 to 1880 MHz. The duplex spacing is 95 MHz, and the supported channel bandwidths include 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 MHz.
N8 (900 MHz) 5G NR

Orange Egypt uses the 5G NR frequency band n8, which covers the 900 MHz range. The specific details of its deployment are not provided.

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