Tele2 - Russia

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Tele2 (Russia) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, 5 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Tele2 (Russia). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.tele2.ru/

Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates

Tele2 Russia is a significant player in the Russian telecommunications market, offering a wide range of mobile and fixed connectivity services. Here are some key points about Tele2 Russia's mobile network:

  1. History and Ownership:

    • Tele2 Russia was originally founded by Swedish Tele2 in 2003.
    • In 2013, Tele2 sold its Russian operations to the bank VTB for a significant amount, including $1.15 billion in net debt.
    • Since February 2020, Tele2 Russia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rostelecom.

  2. Subscriber Base:

    • As of year-end 2019, Tele2 Russia provided wireless services to more than 44.6 million subscribers.
    • The company is present in 67 subjects of Russia, covering a substantial portion of the country.

  3. Services Offered:

    • Tele2 Russia offers a variety of services including mobiles, broadband, data networks, and cable TV services.
    • The company operates under the brand Tele2Way, which reflects the corporate values established by the founder Jan Stenbeck.

  4. Operational Structure:

    • Tele2 Russia functions as a group of companies with the parent structure named Limited Liability Company "T2 RTK Holding" based in Moscow.
    • The company is interconnected with the Swedish Tele2 AB through the common brand and corporate values.

  5. Sustainability and Customer Focus:

    • Tele2 emphasizes sustainability efforts that align with its core operations, focusing on areas where the company can maximize its impact.
    • The company prioritizes customer-centricity and teamwork, aiming to deliver on its promises to both customers and colleagues.

Tele2 Russia has established a strong presence in the Russian telecommunications market, providing comprehensive services to a large subscriber base.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Tele2 Russia uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for providing mobile communication services, and it is widely used in many parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Tele2 Russia operates under this band to offer a range of mobile services, including voice, data, and internet connectivity to its subscribers.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Tele2 Russia uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various protocols including UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, and HSPA+.

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

Tele2 Russia uses LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). This band was deployed in 2016.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Tele2 Russia uses the LTE B7 (2600 MHz) frequency band. It was commercially launched in December 2014 in Tula and settlements of the Leninsky district, Shchekin, Novomoskovsk, knots, Don, North Zadonsk, Sokolniki, and Aleksinon.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Tele2 Russia uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band for its LTE 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.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Tele2 Russia uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed as of December 31, 2019.
B40 (TD 2300 MHz) LTE

Tele2 Russia uses LTE frequency band B40, which operates at 2300 MHz. This band is used for Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. The deployment details for this band are not specified in the provided information.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Tele2 Russia uses the 5G NR frequency band N78 (3500 MHz). This band was added to Tele2 Russia's network on August 4, 2024.

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