Tigo - Rwanda

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

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Carrier website: http://www.tigo.co.rw/

Tigo Rwanda is a mobile network operator in Rwanda, providing a range of telecommunications services including fixed, mobile, voice, data, and mobile financial services. Here are some key points about Tigo Rwanda:

  1. Market Position: Tigo Rwanda ranks 10th among the 10 mobile network operators in Rwanda, indicating its relatively smaller market share compared to other major providers like MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda.

  2. Coverage: Rwanda has an excellent mobile phone network, with Tigo being one of the main providers. The network covers almost the entire country, and local SIM cards are readily available even in remote towns.

  3. Services: Tigo Rwanda offers a variety of services including mobile financial solutions, which are designed to cater to both individuals and businesses. They also provide fixed and mobile voice and data services.

  4. Market Share: As of December 2020, MTN Rwanda held the largest market share with 61.8%, followed by Airtel Rwanda with 38.2%. Tigo Rwanda's market share was not specified in the provided sources.

  5. International Connectivity: Rwanda has high-speed 4G LTE wireless broadband in major cities, and international calls can be made easily. Internet cafes and Wi-Fi are also available in higher-end hotels.

  6. Employee Base: Tigo Rwanda has a workforce of between 201 and 500 employees, indicating a moderate size for a telecommunications company.

  7. Headquarters: The company is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, and is a privately held entity.

Overall, Tigo Rwanda is a significant player in Rwanda's telecommunications sector, offering a range of services to both individuals and businesses.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Tigo Rwanda uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment date is unknown.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Tigo Rwanda uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, offering reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

This band supports services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. It is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Tigo Rwanda uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date is not specified.

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