Vivacom - Bulgaria
Vivacom (Bulgaria) uses 2 GSM bands and 2 UMTS bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vivacom (Bulgaria). See the tables below for details.
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Vivacom Bulgaria is the largest telecommunications company in Bulgaria, offering a wide range of mobile, fixed voice, fixed broadband, and pay-TV services. Here are some key points about Vivacom's mobile network:
Coverage and Services
- Network Coverage: Vivacom's mobile network covers a significant portion of the Bulgarian population, with 99.99% coverage for 2G, 99.98% for 3G, 99.94% for 4G, and 5G coverage in all 27 district centers of the country since September 2020.
- Services: The network provides voice services, short text messaging, and internet access through 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. The 5G network offers internet access, while the 4G network supports voice services with VoLTE and CSFB technology, as well as short text messaging and internet access.
Quality and Speed
- Speed: Vivacom's 5G network offers download speeds of up to 271.6 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 30.9 Mbps, according to Opensignal reports.
- Coverage Experience: Vivacom has won Opensignal's Coverage Experience and 5G Coverage Experience awards, scoring 7.4/10 and 2.2/10 respectively, outperforming competitors like A1 and Yettel.
Tariff Plans
- Unlimited Plans: Vivacom offers various unlimited tariff plans that include unlimited minutes for calls in Bulgaria and EU roaming, unlimited SMS and MMS in Bulgaria and EU roaming, and unlimited mobile data with maximum achievable speeds of 200 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 20 Mbps respectively.
Customer Experience
- SIM Cards and eSIM: Vivacom SIM cards and eSIMs are popular among tourists due to their reliable connectivity and quick internet speeds. The company has a strong retail presence with over 230 stores and offers 24/7 customer support.
Overall, Vivacom Bulgaria's mobile network is well-established, offering comprehensive coverage and a range of services to both residential and business customers.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Vivacom Bulgaria uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is part of the GSM standard used for mobile communications. It operates within the frequency range of 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range being 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink frequency range being 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band is widely used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Vivacom Bulgaria uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Vivacom Bulgaria uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices globally. Vivacom's deployment of this band allows for high-speed data transmission and voice services, contributing to its comprehensive mobile network coverage in Bulgaria. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Vivacom Bulgaria uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band operates within the frequency range of 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range being 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink frequency range being 925 MHz to 960 MHz. This band is widely used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. |
