TNM - Malawi

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

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Carrier website: http://www.tnm.co.mw/

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) is the largest mobile network operator in Malawi, with a market share of 54%. Established in 1995 as a joint venture between Telekom Malaysia and Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL), TNM is now a wholly Malawian-owned company. The company is listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange and is headquartered in Blantyre, Malawi's business capital.

Key Features and Services

  • Market Share and Coverage: TNM covers over 88% of Malawi geographically and operates a 4G network, offering advanced broadband multimedia services, in addition to 2G and 3G networks.
  • Services: TNM provides a comprehensive range of prepaid and postpaid services, including voice and data connectivity, smart data packages, mobile money services (Mpamba), and value-added services such as Me2U for airtime sharing and Pasavute airtime services.
  • Innovations: TNM has introduced 3.5G broadband services and high-speed wireless Internet access, as well as voice and data connectivity, video and music streaming.
  • Infrastructure: As of Q1 2022, TNM had 1971 base stations, contributing to the country's mobile penetration rate of 61%.

Ownership and Governance

  • Ownership: The major shareholders include Press Corporation Limited (41.31%), Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi Limited (24.09%), Magni Holdings Limited (5.01%), and NICO Life Insurance Company Limited (4.88%).
  • Board and Leadership: The company is led by an eight-person board of directors, with George Partridge as the chairman and Arnold Mbwana as the chief executive officer.

Sponsorship and Community Involvement

  • TNM Super League: TNM is a major sponsor of the TNM Super League, Malawi's elite football league, providing sponsorship for football equipment, awards, and cash subventions to teams and individual players.

TNM is a significant player in Malawi's telecommunications sector, offering a wide range of services and contributing to the country's digital connectivity.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

TNM Malawi uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates in the range of 880 MHz to 915 MHz for uplink and 925 MHz to 960 MHz for downlink. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

TNM Malawi uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band has been extensively used by GSM systems across Europe since 1995.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

TNM Malawi uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band.

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