Umniah - Jordan
Umniah (Jordan) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, 1 LTE band, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Umniah (Jordan). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Umniah Jordan is a Jordanian mobile network operator that was founded in August 2004 by Michael Dagher and Fouad Al Ghanem Group of Kuwait, with Huawei Technologies and HP as strategic partners. It was granted the second GSM license in August 2004 and began operations in June 2005. Umniah quickly gained traction, reaching 500,000 subscribers within its first six months and expanding the Jordanian mobile market penetration rate from 32% to over 60% by 2007. By 2015, Umniah had captured 29% of the market share and had reached 3 million subscribers.
Umniah is a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Batelco, which acquired 96% of Umniah's shares in June 2006 for $415 million. The company has continued to expand its services, including the deployment of 5G networks. In 2024, Umniah collaborated with Ericsson to expand its 3G and 4G networks in major cities of Jordan, aiming to improve network capacity and coverage.
Umniah offers a range of mobile services, including flexible data plans, voice options, and eSIM cards for tourists. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction and offers exclusive deals and promotions. Umniah is recognized for its reliability and innovation, with awards for its network quality and customer satisfaction.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Umniah Jordan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Umniah Jordan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various network deployments. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Umniah Jordan uses LTE Band 3, which operates at 1800 MHz. This band is commonly known as the DCS (Digital Cellular System) band. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N77 (3700 MHz) | 5G NR | Umniah Jordan uses the 5G NR frequency band N77 (3700 MHz) for its 5G network. This band operates between 3300 to 4200 MHz and supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 to 100 MHz. The deployment of this band aims to enhance connectivity and data speeds, particularly in both urban and rural areas, thereby bridging the digital divide and driving economic growth. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N77 (3700 MHz) added to Umniah Jordan.
