Vodafone - Hungary
Vodafone (Hungary) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vodafone (Hungary). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Vodafone Hungary is one of the leading converged network operators in Hungary, offering a range of mobile and fixed communications services. Here are some key points about its mobile network:
History and Expansion:
- Vodafone Hungary launched its GSM-1800 network in 1999 and introduced 2100MHz 3G services in December 2005.
- The company won 800MHz, 900MHz, and 2600MHz spectrum in the government’s September 2014 auction of 4G licenses, leading to a commercial launch two months later. Initially, coverage was restricted to Budapest but now covers more than 98% of the country’s population with its 4G signal.
- Vodafone launched commercial 5G mobile services across downtown Budapest in October 2019 and now offers 5G coverage in more than 150 cities and towns.
Market Share:
- As of September 2022, Vodafone Hungary had a mobile market share of around 26.2% with approximately 2,989,000 mobile subscriptions.
Services and Offerings:
- Vodafone offers a variety of services, including mobile data, voice, and internet packages. The company also provides bundled services with UPC, which it acquired in 2019, offering discounts and additional benefits to subscribers.
Customer Experience:
- There have been reports of customer dissatisfaction with Vodafone Hungary, including issues with billing, customer service, and network reliability. Some users have suggested avoiding Vodafone in favor of competitors like Telekom or Yettel.
Regulatory Status:
- The acquisition of Vodafone Hungary by 4iG and Corvinus is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The Hungarian government has declared the takeover a transaction of strategic national interest, exempting it from competition authority investigation.
Overall, Vodafone Hungary plays a significant role in the country’s telecommunications sector, offering a range of mobile and fixed services. However, customer satisfaction has been a concern, and the company is undergoing significant changes with its potential sale to 4iG and Corvinus.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Vodafone Hungary uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Vodafone Hungary uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. It was deployed in 1999 when Vodafone Hungary launched its GSM-1800 network. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Vodafone Hungary uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. It was deployed in December 2005. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Vodafone Hungary uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Vodafone Hungary uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). It was deployed in 2014 as part of the company's commercial 4G launch following the government's September 2014 auction of 4G licenses. Initially, coverage was restricted to Budapest, but it now covers more than 98% of the country’s population with its 4G signal. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Vodafone Hungary uses LTE band B20 (800 MHz DD). The deployment of this frequency band is specified as part of Vodafone Hungary's 4G services, which were launched commercially in 2015. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Vodafone Hungary uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This band was deployed in 2024. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Vodafone Hungary uses the LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) frequency band. This band was added to Vodafone Hungary's network on August 5, 2024. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | Vodafone Hungary uses the 5G NR N1 frequency band, which spans from 1920 to 2170 MHz. This band was deployed in October 2019 for commercial 5G mobile services in downtown Budapest. Since then, Vodafone has expanded its 5G coverage to over 150 cities and towns in Hungary. |
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Vodafone Hungary uses the 5G NR frequency band n28 (700 MHz) for its 5G network. The deployment of this frequency band began in October 2019, when Vodafone Hungary launched its commercial 5G services in partnership with Huawei. This deployment marked the initial phase of Vodafone's 5G network expansion, which has continued to cover larger rural towns and areas such as Lake Balaton. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Vodafone Hungary uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which spans from 3300 to 3800 MHz. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz 5G band or C-band 5G. The n78 band is popular for its relatively common availability and its ability to support large channel widths, offering high capacity throughput. Vodafone Hungary provided 40 MHz of its frequency in the 3500 MHz band to Budapest University of Technology and Economics for operating an experimental indoor 5G network and creating an open innovation environment and a 5G Laboratory. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Vodafone Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Vodafone Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to Vodafone Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Vodafone Hungary.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Vodafone Hungary.
