Telekom - Albania

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Telekom (Albania) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Telekom (Albania). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.telekom.com.al/

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

Telekom Albania, now known as One Albania, is a telecommunications company that operates in Albania. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. History and Rebranding:

    • The company was initially known as Albanian Mobile Communications (AMC) and was founded in November 1995. It became part of the COSMOTE Group in 2000 and was later acquired by Deutsche Telekom in 2015, after which it was rebranded as Telekom Albania.
    • In September 2020, the company's name was changed to One Telecommunications, and in January 2023, it merged with Albtelecom to form One Albania.

  2. Network Coverage:

    • Telekom Albania's network covers 99.6% of the population and 95% of the geographical area in Albania.
    • The company has expanded its services to include 3G and 4G LTE technology. It was the second company to offer 4G LTE services in Tirana and Southern Albania, and it was one of the first companies in Europe to launch LTE-A technology with download speeds up to 150 Mbit/s.

  3. Services and Partnerships:

    • Telekom Albania offers a range of services, including mobile telephony, broadband internet, and cable & satellite services. It is an official partner to several global apps such as Airbnb, Deezer, Evernote, and Magisto.
    • The company has been recognized for its business excellence and social contributions, including its participation in the ICT Coalition for a Safer Internet for Children and Young People.

  4. Acquisitions and Mergers:

    • In 2019, Telekom Albania acquired 50% of the frequencies used by Plus, another mobile network provider in Albania, alongside Vodafone Albania.
    • In 2020, One Albania was awarded the 2×10 MHz frequency zone of 811 MHz-821 MHz/852 MHz-862 MHz by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority for 7.44 million euros.

  5. Customer Base and Revenue:

    • As of 2021, Telekom Albania had a significant customer base, with 2.49 million active subscribers out of 3.66 million users in Albania.
    • The company generates substantial revenue, with $189.3 million in revenue as reported.

Telekom Albania, now One Albania, has evolved significantly since its inception, expanding its services and network coverage to become a major player in Albania's telecommunications market.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Telekom Albania uses the frequency band GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Telekom Albania uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, specifically with uplink frequencies from 1710 to 1785 MHz and downlink frequencies from 1805 to 1880 MHz. It was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe for services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Telekom Albania uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks and devices globally.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Telekom Albania uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. It was deployed in 2015.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Telekom Albania uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its 4G services. This frequency band was deployed in 2015, allowing for the provision of high-speed mobile broadband services to its customers.

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