Vodacom - Mozambique
Vodacom (Mozambique) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vodacom (Mozambique). See the tables below for details.
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Vodacom Mozambique is a leading mobile service provider in Mozambique, offering high-quality mobile network services. The company has recently launched Mozambique's first commercial 5G network, initially available in select areas such as Maputo, Nampula, Nacala, Beira, and Tete. This launch is expected to significantly improve telecommunications services, particularly in the implementation of IoT and smart city initiatives. The 5G network aims to enhance financial inclusion by expanding the availability of Vodacom's mobile money service, M-Pesa, with the goal of covering 75% of the adult Mozambican population by 2025.
Vodacom Mozambique has a substantial customer base, with over 11.3 million customers in the first quarter of 2023. The company has achieved a 75% coverage rate on its 2G network and 80% coverage on its 4G network. This extensive coverage and the introduction of 5G technology are expected to bring exciting opportunities for technological innovation, business solutions, and the expansion of IoT use cases.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Vodacom Mozambique uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Vodacom Mozambique uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is widely used for GSM services and is a core band for GSM technology, particularly in regions where GSM-900 is not as prevalent. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Vodacom Mozambique uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks around the world. |
