Telekom - Hungary
Telekom (Hungary) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 4 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Telekom (Hungary). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Telekom Hungary, also known as Magyar Telekom, is one of the largest telecommunications operators in Hungary, providing a wide range of telecommunication and information and communication technology (ICT) services. Here are some key points about Telekom Hungary's mobile network:
Network Coverage and Quality:
- 5G Coverage: Telekom launched commercial 5G services in April 2020 on the 3.6 GHz frequency and in November 2020 on the 2100 MHz frequency. By 2023, the company had increased 5G coverage by 60% to make the latest generation of mobile technology available to more customers.
- 4G Network: The 4G network has complete population coverage, with 99.8% outdoor and 91.6% indoor coverage.
Awards and Recognition:
- In Opensignal's 2022 and 2023 reports, Telekom consistently ranked high in various categories, including Excellent Consistent Quality and Core Consistent Quality awards. It also won the Games Experience award in 2022 and jointly won the Video Experience award with Yettel and Vodafone in 2023.
Speed and Performance:
- While Yettel has the fastest download speeds in Hungary, averaging 39.5 Mbps, Telekom's download speeds are significantly faster than those of DIGIMobil and Vodafone, averaging 36.5 Mbps.
- Telekom users have the best available experience while streaming mobile video, along with Yettel and Vodafone users, all achieving Good ratings in the 65-67.1 points range.
Customer Services:
- Telekom offers a Travel 5G Data SIM for tourists, allowing them to access the 5G network in Hungary and certain EU countries. This service is available for purchase at airports and through the Telekom app.
Infrastructure and Modernization:
- By 2022, Telekom had upgraded almost 30% of its mobile base stations, aiming to modernize 60% of them by 2023. This modernization aims to improve the quality of service and increase capacity to meet growing data demands.
Corporate and Residential Services:
- Telekom provides a wide range of services including fixed-line, mobile phone, data transmission, IT, and system integration services for both residential and enterprise customers.
Overall, Telekom Hungary's mobile network is highly regarded for its quality, coverage, and performance, making it a leading provider in the country.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Telekom Hungary uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates at 900 MHz and is part of the GSM standard. It is widely used in various countries around the world, including Hungary. The deployment of GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) in Hungary is part of the broader GSM network, which was first launched in Finland in 1991 and later expanded to other regions. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Telekom Hungary uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Telekom Hungary uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is utilized for UMTS services, and it supports various network technologies including 5G NR. The deployment of this frequency band is ongoing, with recent updates indicating its addition to Telekom Hungary's network in August 2024. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Telekom Hungary uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands globally, particularly in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services. It supports both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Telekom Hungary uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz) for its LTE network. This frequency band is primarily used in cities to increase the capacity of the LTE networks. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Telekom Hungary uses LTE band 20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network. This frequency band is used primarily in rural areas to provide good coverage and indoor connectivity in cities. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Telekom Hungary uses the LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) frequency band. This band was added to Telekom Hungary's network in 2024. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | Telekom Hungary uses the 5G NR frequency band N1 (2100 MHz). This band covers the frequency range from 1920 to 2170 MHz. The duplex mode for this band is FDD, with the uplink ranging from 1920 to 1980 MHz and the downlink ranging from 2110 to 2170 MHz. The duplex spacing is 190 MHz, and the supported channel bandwidths are 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. |
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Telekom Hungary uses the 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed in June 2022, providing additional bandwidth exclusively for 5G services. The deployment of this frequency band improves 5G reception in rural areas and enhances indoor coverage by allowing signals to penetrate buildings and walls more effectively. It also supports the latest 5G standalone technology, ensuring faster mobile internet speeds and better network performance. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Telekom Hungary uses the 5G NR frequency band N78 (3500 MHz). This frequency band was added to Telekom Hungary on August 5, 2024. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Telekom Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to Telekom Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Telekom Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Telekom Hungary.
