Orange - Guinea-Bissau
Orange (Guinea-Bissau) uses 2 GSM bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Guinea-Bissau). See the tables below for details.
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Orange Guinea-Bissau is a mobile network operator in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. It is a subsidiary of the Sonatel Group, which is part of the Orange Group. The network provides telecommunications services, including internet and mobile phone services, primarily to U.S. government agencies.
Orange Bissau operates on a 100 percent digital GSM technology, which improves the quality and efficiency of its services. The network is one of two major cellular service providers in Guinea-Bissau, the other being MTN, which is operated by a South African mobile group.
In addition to its standard telecommunications services, Orange Bissau has recently opened an Orange Digital Center (ODC) in Guinea-Bissau. This center is part of a network of 26 ODCs across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, and it aims to develop digital skills, promote innovation, and support local entrepreneurship. The ODC offers various programs, including hands-on digital training for young people, support for project leaders, and startup acceleration and investment.
The ODC is a significant initiative by Orange to contribute to digital development and socio-economic inclusion in Guinea-Bissau. It includes a coding school, a digital production workshop, and a startup accelerator, all supported by Orange Ventures Africa, the Orange Group's investment fund.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Orange Guinea-Bissau uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment is part of the broader use of GSM-900 in most parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia (excluding Japan and South Korea), and Oceania. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Orange Guinea-Bissau uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, offering reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:
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). |
