Telenor - Montenegro

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Telenor (Montenegro) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Telenor (Montenegro). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.telenor.me/

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

Telenor Montenegro, now rebranded as One Montenegro, is a major mobile phone operator in Montenegro. Here are some key points about the network:

  1. History:

    • The company was founded in March 1996 as ProMonte, with the first mobile telephony call made on July 10, 1996.
    • In December 2001, ProMonte obtained a 15-year license for GSM 900 and DCS 1800.
    • Telenor acquired ProMonte in 2004 and rebranded it as Telenor in 2010.
    • In 2018, Telenor sold its business in Southeast Europe, including Montenegro, to the investment fund PPF.
    • In 2022, the Telenor brand was replaced by the new brand "One" in Montenegro.

  2. Coverage:

    • Telenor Montenegro offers extensive coverage throughout the country, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
    • The network provides good coverage in major cities and tourist areas, making it a reliable choice for both locals and visitors.

  3. Prepaid SIM Cards:

    • One Montenegro offers various prepaid SIM card options with competitive data and calling packages suitable for tourists.
    • The company provides different data allowances, ranging from 500 GB to 1 TB, with options for 7, 15, and 30 days.
    • The cost of calls and texts is also competitive, with rates starting at 0.27€ per minute for domestic calls and 0.08€ per SMS.

  4. International Roaming:

    • One Montenegro offers international roaming services, allowing users to use their SIM cards in other countries where Telenor has roaming agreements.

  5. Customer Service:

    • Users can recharge their SIM cards by purchasing top-up vouchers from Telenor stores, authorized retailers, or convenience stores, or through online top-up options.
    • The company provides USSD codes and a mobile app for checking data balance, remaining minutes, and other usage details.

Overall, One Montenegro offers reliable and competitive mobile services, making it a popular choice for both residents and tourists in Montenegro.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Telenor Montenegro uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Telenor Montenegro uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, with the uplink frequency ranging from 1710–1785 MHz and the downlink frequency ranging from 1805–1880 MHz. The GSM 1800 MHz band was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe. It offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The GSM 1800 MHz band provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Telenor Montenegro uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The specific deployment details for Telenor Montenegro are not provided in the sources.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Telenor Montenegro uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Telenor Montenegro uses the LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment of this band is not specified.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

Telenor Montenegro uses LTE band 8 (900 MHz) for roaming in ITU Regions 1, 3, and partially Region 2. This band is suitable for roaming in Peru, El Salvador, Brazil, and some Caribbean countries or territories in the future.

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