Orange - Niger

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Orange (Niger) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Niger). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.orange.ne/

Orange Niger, now rebranded as Zamani Telecom, is a mobile network operator in Niger. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. Rebranding: In December 2020, Orange Niger was acquired by Zamani Com and rebranded as Zamani Telecom. The acquisition was completed in November 2019, with Zamani Com purchasing the entire 95.5% stake from Orange Group.

  2. Investments: Since the acquisition, Zamani Telecom has invested more than XOF40 billion (approximately US$74.6 million) into its networks and services.

  3. Network Expansion: The operator is focusing on expanding its rural coverage, including the launch of a nationwide 3.5G offering to supplement its LTE-A services in cities like Niamey and Diffa.

  4. Carrier Codes: The Orange carrier from Niger is denoted by codes: 614 04.

  5. Coverage Map: Orange Mobile's 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage map is available for Niamey, showing the extensive reach of their cellular data network.

  6. Case Study: Orange Niger has been recognized for its role in providing mobile connectivity, which is crucial for people and businesses in Niger, West Africa's largest country by area.

Zamani Telecom continues to operate and expand its mobile network services in Niger, focusing on improving rural coverage and enhancing network performance.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Orange Niger uses the frequency band GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) for its mobile services. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Orange Niger uses the frequency band GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) for its mobile services. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, specifically with uplink frequencies from 1710 to 1785 MHz and downlink frequencies from 1805 to 1880 MHz. The deployment of GSM 1800 MHz in Niger began in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard, primarily used in Europe. It offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Orange Niger uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. It was deployed in 2019.

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