Ufone - Pakistan
Ufone (Pakistan) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Ufone (Pakistan). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Ufone Pakistan is a Pakistani GSM cellular service provider that started its operations under the brand name 'Ufone' on January 29, 2001, in Islamabad. It is the third mobile operator to enter the Pakistani market. Ufone is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and became part of the Emirates Telecommunication Corporation Group (Etisalat) following PTCL's privatization in 2006.
Key Features and Achievements
- Subscriber Base: Ufone has a subscriber base of over 25 million, with 15 million of them being 4G/LTE subscribers. It holds a market share of 13% among the four major mobile operators in Pakistan.
- Network Coverage: Ufone 4G has extensive network coverage in over 9,000 locations and across all major highways of Pakistan. It also offers international roaming services to more than 288 live operators in over 160 countries.
- Innovative Services: Ufone is known for introducing innovative Value-Added Services (VAS) in the Pakistani cellular industry. It has continuously expanded its 4G coverage to various cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Quetta, Attock, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Digri, Jhuddo, Naukot, Mithi, Pabbi, Multan, and Nowshehra.
- 4G and 3G Services: Ufone operates on various frequency bands, including 900 MHz for 2G, 2100 MHz for 3G, and 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz for 4G. It has re-farmed some of its 900 MHz spectrum to 3G to increase network capacity and recently won additional 1800 MHz spectrum to enhance its 4G services.
- VoLTE Support: Ufone enabled Voice over LTE (VoLTE) across its network in October 2023, making it the last network in the country to support this service.
Customer Focus and Tariffs
Ufone is committed to being a customer-centric organization, focusing on continuous improvement and service excellence. It offers simplified tariffs with no hidden charges and claims to have the lowest call rates, clear sound, and best network coverage. Ufone has built a strong subscriber base by providing affordable call, SMS, and internet packages, as well as postpay plans that cater to various customer needs.
Overall, Ufone Pakistan has established itself as a significant player in the Pakistani mobile market, known for its extensive network coverage, innovative services, and customer-centric approach.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Ufone Pakistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range being 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range being 925 MHz to 960 MHz. Ufone has deployed this band for its mobile communications in Pakistan. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Ufone Pakistan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, with uplink frequencies ranging from 1710 to 1785 MHz and downlink frequencies ranging from 1805 to 1880 MHz. The deployment of this band by Ufone is not specified in the provided information. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Ufone Pakistan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. This band is utilized for UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ protocols, providing a channel bandwidth of 5 MHz. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Ufone Pakistan uses UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This frequency band was deployed in 2024. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Ufone Pakistan uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2019 as part of Ufone's 4G network expansion in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Ufone Pakistan uses LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) for its 4G services. This frequency band was deployed in 2021 as part of the NGMS auction held by PTA, bringing Ufone's total spectrum in the 1800 MHz band up to 15 MHz, which is used to improve its existing 4G services. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) added to Ufone Pakistan.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Ufone Pakistan.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Ufone Pakistan.
