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

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Carrier website: http://reunion.orange.fr/

Orange Réunion is one of the major mobile network operators in Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. Here are some key points about Orange Réunion:

  1. Carrier Code: The Orange carrier from Réunion is denoted by the codes 647 00, which are called HNI (Home network identifiers).

  2. Availability: You can purchase a SIM card from Orange at their retail stores, kiosks in major towns, and at the airport.

  3. Prepaid Plans: Orange offers a range of prepaid plans tailored to different usage needs, including data, voice, and text options.

  4. Coverage: Orange provides extensive coverage across the island, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. A coverage map for Saint-Denis, a major city in Réunion, is available on nperf.com.

  5. Customer Support: If you encounter any issues with your SIM card, you can seek assistance from Orange's customer service centers.

Overall, Orange Réunion offers reliable network coverage and a variety of prepaid plans to meet the needs of both residents and visitors.


Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Orange Réunion uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band in Réunion is not specified.

1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Orange Reunion uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for its mobile services. 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 used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

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

This band supports 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 Reunion uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment date is unknown.


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