Tele2 - Estonia

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Tele2 (Estonia) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Tele2 (Estonia). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://tele2.ee/

Tele2 Estonia, formerly known as Ritabell, is a telecommunications company registered in Estonia and owned by the Swedish company Tele2. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. History and Rebranding:

    • Tele2 Eesti AS was founded in 1995 as a joint venture between Levicom and Millicom International Cellular. It launched its GSM network under the Q GSM brand in April 1997.
    • In 1999, Millicom's stake in Ritabell was sold to NetCom Systems AB, which later became Tele2 AB. The company was renamed Tele2 Eesti AS in April 2001.

  2. Network Operations:

    • Tele2 Estonia operates a HSPA-enabled 3G network in the 900 MHz and 2100 MHz bands, as well as a 2G GSM network in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands.
    • The company commercially launched its 4G LTE network in the 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands in November 2012. The 800 MHz LTE band was added in May 2014, and the 2100 MHz band in July 2015. By September 2015, Tele2 claimed an LTE population coverage of 90%.

  3. 5G Services:

    • In 2022, Tele2 acquired spectrum in the 3410-3800 MHz frequency band to provide 5G services. The company commenced offering 5G services in Tallinn in 2022.

  4. Customer Focus:

    • Tele2 Estonia aims to provide cost-efficient and straightforward mobile communication services to enable people to lead a more connected life. The company has over 300 employees and offers multiple B2C and B2B solutions, generating thousands of transactions daily.

  5. International Connectivity:

    • Tele2 Estonia also provides international connectivity services, including IP transit, international connections, and wavelength services. These solutions are designed to meet the needs of business customers and ensure secure and reliable data transport.

Overall, Tele2 Estonia has a robust mobile network infrastructure, offering a range of services to both consumers and businesses, with a focus on cost efficiency and connectivity.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Tele2 Estonia uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is part of the Extended GSM (EGSM) technology, which adds extra frequencies to the traditional GSM 900 MHz band. The deployment of this technology began in 1993 when EMT started developing GSM technology, marking the start of Estonia's transition to modern mobile communication systems.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Tele2 Estonia uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is deployed for GSM services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Tele2 Estonia uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is used for both UMTS and LTE networks. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Tele2 Estonia uses UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band was deployed in 2001, following the rebranding of the company from Ritabell to Tele2 Eesti AS.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Tele2 Estonia uses LTE B1 (2100 MHz) for its 4G LTE network. The deployment of this frequency band was in July 2015.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Tele2 Estonia uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its 4G LTE network. This band is used for both uplink and downlink transmissions, with the frequency range being 2500 – 2570 MHz for uplink and 2620 – 2690 MHz for downlink. The deployment of this band was part of Tele2 Estonia's commercial launch of its 4G LTE network in November 2012.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Tele2 Estonia uses LTE band B20 (800 MHz DD). This band was deployed in May 2014.

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