Ucell - Uzbekistan

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

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Carrier website: https://ucell.uz

Ucell is a mobile network brand in Uzbekistan, owned and operated by the Uzbek company COSCOM, which is itself owned by the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Assistance to Privatized Enterprises and Development of Competition. The company was established in 1996 under the brand Coscom and was later renamed to Ucell in 2008 after Telia Company became the majority owner in 2007.

Key Points About Ucell Uzbekistan:

  • Ownership: Ucell is owned by the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Assistance to Privatized Enterprises and Development of Competition, following the sale by Telia Company in 2018.
  • Network Coverage: Ucell's 2G network covers approximately 97% of Uzbekistan, while its 3G network covers about 60% of the country.
  • Subscriber Base: As of December 5, 2018, Ucell had roughly 7.1 million subscribers.
  • Services: Ucell offers mobile telephony and mobile internet services using GSM, UMTS, HSPA, and LTE technologies.
  • Employee Base: The company employs about 1,250 employees.
  • Innovations: Ucell was the first in Uzbekistan to offer international automatic roaming in 1998 and the first to launch a prepaid system in 2004.

Additional Information:

  • Joint Ventures: In 2021, COSCOM MCHJ, together with USM Telecom and MegaFon, concluded the establishment phase of the Digital Holding joint venture.
  • Customer Service: Ucell provides customer service through various channels, including its website and customer service numbers.

Ucell continues to play a significant role in the telecommunications market in Uzbekistan, providing modern communication services to its subscribers across the country.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Ucell Uzbekistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Ucell Uzbekistan uses the 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for GSM services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Ucell Uzbekistan uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is utilized for UMTS services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Ucell Uzbekistan uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band is used for LTE services, which provide high-speed data and voice communications. The deployment of this band is part of Ucell's efforts to expand its 4G network coverage and improve mobile broadband access across the country.

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