Telesur - Surinam

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

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Carrier website: https://www.telesur.sr

Telesur Suriname is the state-owned telecommunications provider in Suriname, offering a range of mobile services. Here are some key points about their mobile network:

  1. Frequency Bands: Telesur operates on various frequency bands, including 450 MHz CDMA, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz GSM, and 2100 MHz 3G HSDPA.

  2. Coverage: The network provides 2G, 3G, and 4G coverage across Suriname, with a coverage map available on nPerf.com.

  3. Mobile Penetration: Suriname has a high mobile penetration rate, significantly above the regional average. Many residents have multiple mobile lines, contributing to the high penetration figures.

  4. Partnerships and Acquisitions: Telesur has partnered with Cerillion to transform its mobile services, implementing a new BSS/OSS platform that enhances digital engagement and self-service capabilities. This partnership has also enabled faster product launches and improved operational efficiency.

  5. Competition: The mobile market in Suriname is dominated by two players: Telesur (trading as TeleG) and Digicel. Digicel acquired Uniqa, the only other operator, in 2015, and later signed a deal with Transatel to host an MVNO in 2017.

  6. Infrastructure: Telesur has been investing in modernizing its infrastructure, including the rollout of a fibre network in Paramaribo and the National Broadband Project, which was completed in 2019.

Overall, Telesur Suriname's mobile network is a significant player in the country's telecommunications market, offering a range of services and investing in modern infrastructure to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Telesur Surinam uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in this band start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Telesur Suriname uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for both uplink and downlink operations, with frequencies ranging from 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz for the uplink and from 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz for the downlink. The GSM 1800 standard was extended in 1991, and since 1995, it has supported short message service (SMS) and further data transmission services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Telesur Surinam uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. This band is widely used for third-generation wireless Universal Mobile Telecommunications System networks.

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