T-Mobile - Netherlands

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T-Mobile (Netherlands) uses 2 UMTS bands, 6 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with T-Mobile (Netherlands). See the tables below for details.

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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

T-Mobile Netherlands, now rebranded as Odido, is one of the major mobile network operators in the Netherlands. Here are some key points about the network:

  1. Rebranding:

    • In September 2023, T-Mobile Netherlands was rebranded as Odido, replacing both the T-Mobile and Tele2 brands in the country.

  2. Ownership:

    • The company was previously owned by Deutsche Telekom but was sold to WP/AP Telecom Holdings IV B.V., a joint venture between Warburg Pincus and Apax Partners, in 2021.

  3. Infrastructure and Coverage:

    • Odido Netherlands uses a significant portion of the infrastructure previously managed by T-Mobile Netherlands, including the 3G and 2G bands, which were used by Tele2 Netherlands before the merger.

  4. Capacity Issues:

    • In the past, T-Mobile Netherlands faced significant capacity problems, particularly with its 3G network, due to the high demand for data services from smartphones, especially iPhones.

  5. Services and Offerings:

    • Odido offers a range of services including cell phones, plans, internet services, and applications.

  6. Customer Base:

    • As of January 2024, Odido had approximately 6.9 million customers.

  7. Recent Developments:

    • The rebranding to Odido has been met with mixed reactions, with some customers expressing dissatisfaction with the new name and lack of notice about the change.

Overall, Odido Netherlands continues to operate as one of the major mobile network providers in the Netherlands, offering a range of services to its customers.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

T-Mobile Netherlands uses UMTS band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is used for UMTS services and supports protocols such as UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, and HSPA+ for 3G and 4G speeds.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

T-Mobile Netherlands uses UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band is supported for UMTS protocols, including HSDPA, HSUPA, and HSPA+ for 3G and 4G speeds.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G
HSDPA 3.5G
HSUPA 3.5G
HSPA+ 3.5G (4G speed)

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

T-Mobile Netherlands uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This frequency band is one of the most widely used globally, supporting both FDD and TDD configurations. It is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services. The band is utilized by over 46% of all LTE or LTE-Advanced network operators worldwide.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Netherlands uses LTE band 7 (2600 MHz) for its LTE services. This band is defined for use in the frequency range of 2500 – 2570 MHz for the uplink and 2620 – 2690 MHz for the downlink, with a bandwidth of 70 MHz. The technology used is Frequency Division Duplex (FDD).
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Netherlands uses LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) for mobile communications. This frequency band is deployed for both 2G GSM and 4G LTE services.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Netherlands uses LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz) for its 5G network. The deployment of this band was in July 2020.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

T-Mobile Netherlands uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band for its network deployments. This band is particularly 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.
B38 (TD 2600 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Netherlands uses LTE band 38 (TD 2600 MHz). This band is allocated for Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology, which allows the uplink and downlink to share the same frequency but are time-multiplexed. The frequency range for band 38 is 2570 – 2620 MHz, with a bandwidth of 50 MHz. This band is used for LTE operations and supports various channel bandwidths, including 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N28 (700 MHz) 5G NR

T-Mobile Netherlands uses the 5G NR frequency band n28 (700 MHz) for its 5G network. This band offers excellent range and building penetration due to its propagation characteristics. The n28 band is also known as the APT 700 MHz 5G band and is commonly used by 3G and 4G networks, allowing operators to "re-farm" existing networks for 5G deployment. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz, and its coverage is enhanced by advanced processing techniques.

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