Telenor - Myanmar

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

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Carrier website: https://www.telenor.com.mm/

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

Telenor Myanmar, now rebranded as Advancing Telecommunications of Myanmar (ATOM), was a significant player in Myanmar's telecommunications sector. Here are key points about its mobile network:

  1. Launch and Expansion:

    • Telenor Myanmar launched commercial operations in September 2014 with a GSM network, starting with 68 sites in Mandalay and expanding rapidly to cover over 90% of the population within 32 months.
    • The network expanded to Yangon and other states, eventually covering more than 7,500 sites across the country.

  2. Services and Coverage:

    • Telenor Myanmar introduced 4G services within 1,000 days of its launch, with its 4G network reaching 20 major cities, including Hpa-an, Myeik, and Sittwe.
    • The network provided comprehensive coverage, including rural areas, and was known for its non-discriminatory market approach and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

  3. Economic Impact:

    • Telenor’s operations in Myanmar contributed significantly to the country’s economy, adding between $877 million and $1.272 billion annually from 2013 to 2018.
    • The company directly employed close to 700 employees, with 93% being Myanmar nationals, and helped create 110,000 direct and indirect jobs through its supply chain in 2015 alone.

  4. Human Rights and Privacy Concerns:

    • The military coup in February 2021 led to a deteriorating security and human rights situation, which made it difficult for Telenor to continue operations. The company eventually sold its operations to M1 Group in March 2022.
    • The rebranding to ATOM was part of a broader strategy to adapt to the new political and economic landscape in Myanmar.

  5. Current Status:

    • ATOM, formerly Telenor Myanmar, continues to operate as the second-largest mobile operator in Myanmar, offering a range of services including data-featured prepaid plans.

Overall, Telenor Myanmar played a crucial role in connecting the people of Myanmar and driving the country’s digital transformation before its exit due to the political and economic challenges following the military coup.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Telenor Myanmar uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates in the range of 880 MHz to 960 MHz for both uplink and downlink transmissions. The uplink frequency range is from 880 MHz to 915 MHz, and the downlink range is from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Numbers (ARFCNs) in this band range from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Telenor Myanmar uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is used for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) services, which are part of the third generation (3G) wireless network technology. The deployment of this frequency band is part of Telenor Myanmar's network infrastructure, enabling 3G services for its subscribers.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Telenor Myanmar uses the LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed on August 5, 2024.

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