Orange - Mali
Orange (Mali) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Mali). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Orange Mali is the leading mobile network operator in Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa. It has been recognized for its high-quality network, earning two prestigious awards from OOKLA as “Western Africa’s fastest mobile network” and “Mali’s fastest ISP”. Orange Mali provides a range of services, including 3G and 4G connectivity, and is known for its reliable and secure connectivity, particularly in hard-to-reach areas where terrestrial infrastructure is less reliable.
The company has a significant market share, owning 59% of the mobile customers in Mali as of 2017. Orange Mali also offers prepaid plans with attractive offers for tourists and business travelers, providing 10GB of data for 14 days from the first use of the SIM card. Additionally, Orange Mali has partnerships with global health organizations to develop mobile health financial services for low-income women and their families.
In terms of technical specifications, Orange Mali uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band, making it compatible with various unlocked phones and mobile devices.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Orange Mali uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Orange Mali uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks around the world. The specific deployment date for Orange Mali's use of this band is not provided. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Orange Mali uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE network. This band supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. It is one of the most widely used frequency bands for LTE deployments globally, utilized by over 46% of all LTE or LTE-Advanced network operators worldwide. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Orange Mali uses LTE Band 20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The deployment of LTE Band 20 by Orange Mali was added to their network on August 5, 2024. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Orange Mali.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) added to Orange Mali.
