Orange - Poland
Orange (Poland) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Poland). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Orange Polska, formerly known as Telekomunikacja Polska, is a major Polish telecommunications provider established in December 1991. It operates a wide range of services, including PSTN, ISDN, GSM 900/1800, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, and 5G NR networks, as well as ADSL and FTTH fibre Internet services.
Key Points About Orange Polska's Mobile Network:
- History: The company began operations in 1992 and has since expanded its services to include modern mobile networks.
- Brands: The mobile service was initially branded as Centertel and later as Idea, before adopting the Orange brand in 2005.
- Network Coverage: Orange Polska operates a widespread mobile network covering the entire country, with significant coverage in urban areas like Warsaw.
- Speed and Technology: The network supports 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies, providing fast data speeds and reliable connectivity.
- International Roaming: Orange Polska offers international roaming services, allowing users to stay connected while traveling abroad.
- Additional Services: The company also provides additional services such as WLAN, IPv6 protocol for mobile internet access, and various data packages for both domestic and international use.
Overall, Orange Polska's mobile network is one of the most comprehensive and widely used in Poland, offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Orange Poland uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is part of the GSM standard used for mobile communications. The GSM 900 MHz band operates in the frequency range of 890 MHz to 915 MHz for the uplink and 935 MHz to 960 MHz for the downlink. This frequency band is widely used in many countries, including those in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is known for its widespread adoption and compatibility with a variety of devices. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Orange Poland uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band operates at 900 MHz and is part of the GSM standard used for mobile communications. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Orange Poland uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE services. This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands for LTE deployments globally, supporting both FDD and TDD configurations. It offers a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Orange Poland uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was added to Orange Poland's network on August 5, 2024. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Orange Poland uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its 4G LTE services. This frequency band is used for delivering high-speed data and broadband connectivity. The deployment of LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) by Orange Poland was added to their network on August 5, 2024. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Orange Poland uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band for its LTE services. This band is known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it particularly useful for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. The deployment of this frequency band by Orange Poland was added in 2024. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Poland uses the 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band covers the range of 1920 to 2170 MHz, with the uplink ranging from 1920 to 1980 MHz and the downlink ranging from 2110 to 2170 MHz. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The duplex spacing is 190 MHz. Orange Polska has implemented this band for its 5G network, utilizing the Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology to repurpose existing 3G and 4G frequencies for 5G services. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Poland uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is part of the 5G New Radio (5G NR) standard and is used for providing high-speed data services. The deployment of this frequency band is part of Orange Poland's broader strategy to enhance its 5G network capabilities. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) removed from Orange Poland.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) removed from Orange Poland.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Orange Poland.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B7 (2600 MHz) added to Orange Poland.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) added to Orange Poland.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to Orange Poland.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Orange Poland.
