Telenor - Hungary

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

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Carrier website: https://www.telenor.hu

Telenor Hungary, now operating under the brand name Yettel, is the second-largest mobile phone operator in Hungary. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. History and Rebranding:

    • Founded as Pannon GSM Telecommunications in 1994, the company was later rebranded to Telenor in 2010 and then to Yettel in 2022.

  2. Network Coverage and Infrastructure:

    • The network covers 99% of Hungary, with more than 1500 base stations and 13 switching centers.
    • Yettel has launched a 5G Standalone network, which spans 700 base stations across Hungary, marking the first standalone 5G network in the country.

  3. Service Offerings:

    • Yettel offers a range of mobile communication services, including mobile, internet, and prepaid plans.
    • The company has introduced new prepaid tariffs and unlimited data packages to manage data usage and balance.

  4. Regulatory and Market Position:

    • Telenor Hungary was sold to the investment fund PPF in 2018, marking a significant change in the company’s ownership and operations.
    • The company has faced legal challenges regarding consumer contract terms and has been involved in significant market events, including the sale of frequency assets and the emergence of new market players.

  5. Recent Developments:

    • Yettel has announced the phase-out of its 3G network, with the service being switched off in October 2023.
    • The company is in the process of transitioning its 5G network from Non-Standalone to Standalone, with the standalone service being rolled out to home and office internet users in a phased manner until the end of Q1 2024.

Overall, Yettel Hungary operates a comprehensive mobile network with significant infrastructure and service offerings, and has undergone significant changes in its history and operations.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Telenor Hungary, now known as Yettel Hungary, operates on the GSM 900 MHz frequency band. The company started operating on the 900 MHz frequency in March 1994, shortly after it was founded as Pannon GSM Telecommunications Ltd. This frequency band has been a cornerstone of their network, providing coverage to 99% of Hungary.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Telenor Hungary uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. It started operating on this frequency in Budapest in November 2000 and expanded its coverage to the whole country in March 2001.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Telenor Hungary uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Telenor Hungary uses the UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This frequency band was deployed in March 1994, shortly after the company was founded as Pannon GSM Telecommunications Ltd. The 900 MHz frequency has been a cornerstone of their network, providing coverage to 99% of Hungary.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Telenor Hungary uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. This deployment is part of their LTE network infrastructure, which supports advanced mobile communication services.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Telenor Hungary uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2023.

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