Vodafone - Albania

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

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Carrier website: https://www.vodafone.al/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Vodafone Albania is a major telecommunications company based in Tirana, Albania, and is part of the Vodafone Group. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

Technology and Services

  • GSM Services: Vodafone Albania started offering GSM services on August 3, 2001.
  • 3G and 4G/4G+ Services: Vodafone was the first to launch 3G services in 2011 and 4G/4G+ services in 2015.
  • 5G Services: Vodafone Albania was authorized to test 5G networks on the 3600 MHz-3700 MHz frequency band in October 2019. The full rollout to consumers has not yet commenced.

Market Share and Subscribers

  • As of Q1 2019, Vodafone Albania had 3.66 million subscribers, with 2.5 million active users.
  • The company has a significant market share, with 1.833 million subscribers as of Q3 2024.

Acquisitions and Investments

  • In 2020, Vodafone Albania acquired ABCom, the country’s largest cable operator, to enhance its mobile businesses with broadband and pay TV services.
  • The company has invested over €1,415 million in Albania, including investments in infrastructure, spectrum, regulatory fees, distribution channels, and human resources.

Controversies and Regulatory Issues

  • In 2017, Vodafone Albania, along with other operators, changed the duration of their monthly packages from 30 days to 28 days, which was later reversed after an investigation by the Authority.
  • In 2019, Vodafone Albania, Telekom Albania, and ALBtelecom increased their tariffs, which sparked consumer reactions and led to price adjustments following instructions from the Competition Authority.

Performance Metrics

  • Download Speed Experience: Vodafone Albania has consistently shown high download speeds, winning the Download Speed Experience Award with an average speed of 34.6 Mbps in 2022, and sharing the award with One Albania in 2023 with speeds of 37.5-37.7 Mbps.
  • Video Experience: Vodafone Albania has a strong video streaming experience, with a score of 57.3 in 2022 and a joint win with One Albania in 2023 with scores of 63.7-65.5 points.
  • Games Experience: Vodafone Albania has a good gaming experience, winning the Games Experience award in 2022 and sharing it with One Albania in 2023.
  • Coverage Experience: Vodafone Albania won the Coverage Experience award in 2023 with a score of 7.7 points on a 10-point scale, indicating strong network coverage.

Overall, Vodafone Albania has a robust mobile network with significant investments and a strong market presence, offering a wide range of services including GSM, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Vodafone Albania uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz. The uplink frequency range is from 880 MHz to 915 MHz, and the downlink range is from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in E-GSM start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Vodafone Albania uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This deployment was initiated in 2001, when Vodafone Albania started offering GSM services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Vodafone Albania uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). It was deployed in 2011.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Vodafone Albania uses the LTE B7 (2600 MHz) frequency band. This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations, with specific frequency ranges of 2500-2570 MHz for uplink and 2620-2690 MHz for downlink.
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Vodafone Albania uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band is not specified in the available information.

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