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TDC (Denmark) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with TDC (Denmark). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://tdc.dk/

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

TDC Denmark, now part of TDC Group, has a significant presence in the Danish telecommunications market. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. Coverage and Quality:

    • Overall Coverage: TDC Denmark has been recognized for its excellent coverage, winning both the overall Coverage Experience and 5G Coverage Experience awards in Opensignal’s February 2024 report. It achieved a score of 8.6 points on a 10-point scale for overall coverage and 5.7 points for 5G coverage, leading the competition by a significant margin.
    • Consistent Quality: TDC Denmark has also improved its Consistent Quality, with Telenor now leading the category after a notable increase in its score.

  2. Download Speeds:

    • Download Speed Experience: Telia has taken the lead in download speeds, achieving a score of 114.9 Mbps, which is 7.7 Mbps (7.2%) ahead of Telenor. This marks a significant improvement for Telia, while TDC Denmark’s score has fallen.

  3. 5G Gaming Experience:

    • 5G Games Experience: Telenor has won the 5G Games Experience award outright, scoring 88.1 points on a 100-point scale. TDC Denmark and Telia share second place, 2.6 points behind Telenor.

  4. Upload Speeds:

    • Upload Speed Experience: 3 (TDC Denmark) retains the Upload Speed Experience award with a score of 19.5 Mbps, though the gap between first and second place has narrowed.
    • 5G Upload Speed: 3 (TDC Denmark) shares the 5G Upload Speed award with TDC, Telenor, and Telia, with all four operators having statistically similar scores ranging from 37.5 to 38.7 Mbps.

  5. Infrastructure and Future Plans:

    • Fibre and 5G Rollout: TDC NET is actively shaping Denmark’s digital future by rolling out fibre and 5G networks. It has launched 10 gigabit fibre networks for private households and has the best mobile network in Denmark for the ninth year in a row, according to the Danish Technological Institute.

  6. Company Structure:

    • TDC Group: TDC Denmark is part of the TDC Group, which is the largest telecommunications company in Denmark. The company has undergone significant changes, including a demerger in 2019 into two independent companies: TDC NET and Nuuday.

In summary, TDC Denmark’s mobile network is recognized for its comprehensive coverage, high download speeds, and consistent quality. The company is also at the forefront of technological advancements, including the rollout of fibre and 5G networks.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

TDC Denmark uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for mobile communications. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

TDC Denmark uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for mobile communications. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range and was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

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

This band offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. It provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. The efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band is achieved through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

TDC Denmark uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for mobile communications. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The deployment of this band is recognized for its excellent coverage and high download speeds, contributing to TDC Denmark's comprehensive mobile network.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

TDC Denmark uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band is used for UMTS communications.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

TDC Denmark uses LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz) for its mobile communications. This band is deployed for LTE services.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

TDC Denmark uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency 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 supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. The deployment of this band is part of TDC's efforts to improve its network capabilities and offer better services to its customers.
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

TDC Denmark uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands for LTE deployments globally, particularly popular in Europe, and supports both FDD and TDD configurations. It offers a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas.

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