Orange - Spain
Orange (Spain) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 6 LTE bands, and 4 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Spain). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates
Orange España, also known as Orange Spain, is a major mobile network operator in Spain. Here are some key points about the network:
- Ownership: Orange España is owned by MásOrange.
- History: The company was previously known as Amena, a brand of Retevisión, until it was acquired by France Télécom (now Orange S.A.) in 2005 and rebranded as Orange España.
- Competitors: Orange España competes with other major Spanish mobile network operators such as Movistar and Vodafone Spain.
- Services: Orange España offers a range of services including GSM 900/1800 MHz (2G), UMTS 2100 MHz (3G), HSDPA (3.5G), and LTE (4G) services. It also provides TV and Internet (ADSL, FTTH) services.
- Customer Base: The network has approximately 11 million customers, making it the second-largest mobile phone provider in Spain.
- Network Coverage: Orange España has a widespread 4G LTE network that covers almost all of Spain. The network also supports 5G in larger cities.
- Security Incident: In January 2024, Orange España experienced a major outage due to a hacker accessing an account for managing the global routing table, highlighting concerns about security hygiene.
- International Services: Orange España offers international SIM and eSIM cards through its Orange Travel service, which allows tourists and business travelers to stay connected abroad without incurring roaming fees.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Orange Spain uses the frequency band GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Orange Spain uses the frequency band GSM 1800 MHz (DCS). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Orange Spain uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is deployed for UMTS services. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Orange Spain uses the frequency band UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band is deployed for both GSM and UMTS services. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Orange Spain uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). This frequency band is widely used globally and supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Orange Spain uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was deployed in 2016. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Orange Spain uses the frequency band LTE B1 (2100 MHz). It was deployed in 2024. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | Orange Spain uses LTE band B8 (900 MHz) for its LTE network. This frequency band was added to Orange Spain's network on August 4, 2024. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Orange Spain uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band. This 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 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Orange Spain uses LTE Band 28, also known as the 700 MHz APT band, for its 4G LTE network. This frequency band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, utilizing a full-duplex frequency division duplex (FDD) mode. The uplink range is from 703 MHz to 748 MHz, and the downlink range is from 758 MHz to 803 MHz. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. It is widely used by public mobile operators for LTE network deployments and is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Spain uses the 5G NR frequency band N1, which covers the 2100 MHz frequency range. This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations, 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 for this band is 190 MHz. Orange Spain has deployed this frequency band to enhance its 5G network capabilities, particularly in urban areas where high capacity and low latency are crucial. |
| N3 (1800 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Spain uses the 5G NR N3 frequency band, which covers the range from 1710 to 1880 MHz. This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations. The deployment details for this band are not specified in the provided information. |
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Spain is using the 5G NR N28 frequency band, which covers the 703 to 803 MHz range. This band is essential for obtaining the greatest advantages of a 5G network, including ultra-low latency services and the implementation of massive IoT (mIoT). The deployment of this technology began in September 2021 with the activation of the first 700 MHz 5G node at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. The rollout plan includes providing services in over 1,100 towns and cities, with a focus on both urban and rural areas to reduce the digital divide. This includes deploying 5G nodes in various locations such as Madrid and Catalonia, as well as in smaller towns and rural areas. The 700 MHz band is expected to complement the 3.5 GHz band already deployed, mainly improving the upstream data service of 5G users. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Spain uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which covers the 3500 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz 5G band or C-band 5G. The deployment details for this frequency band are not specified. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N3 (1800 MHz) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Orange Spain.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Orange Spain.
