PrimeTel - Cyprus

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PrimeTel (Cyprus) uses 1 UMTS band and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with PrimeTel (Cyprus). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://primetel.com.cy/

PrimeTel Cyprus is a telecommunications company that offers a range of mobile services. Here are some key points about their mobile network:

  1. Coverage: PrimeTel provides mobile coverage in Cyprus, with a network that includes 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services. The company offers a roaming service that allows users to make and receive calls, send messages, and use mobile internet in over 190 countries and territories.

  2. Roaming Services: PrimeTel’s roaming service includes “Roam Like At Home” for EU* countries, where users can use their mobile services without extra roaming charges. This service applies to countries like Greece, the United Kingdom, and others within the EU.

  3. Mobile Plans: PrimeTel offers various mobile plans, including postpaid and prepaid options. These plans allow users to use their mobile services at domestic rates without additional charges when traveling to EU* countries.

  4. Customer Experience: There have been reports of poor customer service and coverage issues. For example, a customer reported no coverage outside of Larnaca and was met with rude customer service when trying to resolve the issue.

  5. Market Share: As of December 2018, PrimeTel holds a 10.50% market share in mobile subscriptions in Cyprus.

  6. Recent Developments: In July 2023, PrimeTel was placed into administration after defaulting on a loan from Signal Capital Partners.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

PrimeTel Cyprus uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The specific deployment details for PrimeTel Cyprus are not provided.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

PrimeTel Cyprus uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. This band is widely used for LTE deployments globally and supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity. It is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services.

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