Telenor - Pakistan
Telenor (Pakistan) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Telenor (Pakistan). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Telenor Pakistan is the country's third largest mobile operator, offering voice and data services primarily to prepaid customers. The company was awarded a GSM license in 2004 and launched commercial services in 2005. Telenor Pakistan has been contributing to the sustainable development of society through connectivity and has a strong distribution network and talented team serving 45 million customers.
In December 2023, Telenor Group announced the sale of its Pakistan operations to Pakistan Telecommunications Company Ltd (PTCL), a move aimed at strengthening the country's telecom sector and creating opportunities for growth. The transaction values Telenor Pakistan at NOK 5.3 billion on a cash-and-debt-free basis and is expected to be completed in 2024.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Telenor Pakistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment was initiated in 2005 when Telenor Pakistan launched its commercial services. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Telenor Pakistan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is deployed for GSM services. |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Telenor Pakistan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various protocols including UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, and HSPA+. The deployment of this band by Telenor Pakistan is not specified in the provided information. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Telenor Pakistan uses UMTS band B5 (850 MHz). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSDPA | 3.5G |
| HSUPA | 3.5G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B5 (850 MHz) | LTE | Telenor Pakistan uses LTE B5 (850 MHz) for its 4G services. This frequency band was added to Telenor Pakistan's network in August 2024. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Telenor Pakistan uses LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) for its 4G network. This frequency band was added to Telenor Pakistan's network on August 5, 2024. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B5 (850 MHz) added to Telenor Pakistan.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Telenor Pakistan.
