Tigo - Ghana

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

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Carrier website: https://www.tigo.com.gh/

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

Tigo Ghana, formerly known as Mobitel and later rebranded as Tigo, is a mobile telecommunication services provider established in Ghana in 1991 as a subsidiary of Millicom International Cellular SA. Here are some key points about Tigo Ghana:

  1. History and Rebranding:

    • Initially operating under the brand name Mobitel on the ETACS Analogue System, it had over 27,000 subscribers in regional capitals like Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Tamale.
    • In 2003, it was rebranded as Buzz GSM after migrating to the GSM platform.
    • In 2006, the brand was again rebranded as Tigo to align with the standard brand name across the Millicom group.

  2. Network Coverage:

    • Tigo Ghana uses 2 GSM bands and 2 UMTS bands, which are essential for providing mobile services.
    • The network coverage includes various regions in Ghana, such as Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, and others.

  3. Services and Innovations:

    • Tigo has introduced several innovative products such as Tigo Number 1, Smartalk, and Xtreme, which have contributed to its value-for-money image.
    • The company has also been involved in initiatives like the Connected Women program, aiming to empower women through mobile financial services.

  4. Customer Base and Milestones:

    • By May 2009, Tigo Ghana had reached the 3 million-subscriber mark, demonstrating its growth and strength in the market.

  5. Mission and Vision:

    • Tigo's vision is to provide affordable, accessible, and available mobile services to people in emerging markets, aligning with its mission to create a world where mobile services are accessible to all.

Overall, Tigo Ghana has a significant presence in the country's mobile market, offering a range of services and innovations aimed at enhancing digital and financial inclusion.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Tigo Ghana uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Tigo Ghana uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This deployment was added to Tigo Ghana's frequency usage in August 2024.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Tigo Ghana uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is used for 3G UMTS services with DC-HSPA+ data capabilities. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Tigo Ghana uses the UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified.

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