Vodafone - Kiribati

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

Vodafone Kiribati operates as the leading mobile internet provider in Kiribati, offering a range of telecommunications services including mobile, fixed line, and broadband. Here are some key points about the Vodafone Kiribati mobile network:

1. Ownership and Structure:

   • Vodafone Kiribati is a subsidiary of Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH), a state-backed Fijian telecom company.

2. Network Coverage and Quality:

   • Vodafone has the most extensive and best mobile data network in Kiribati, with 4G coverage across the island, although only Android phones can fully utilize this.
   • The network is not optimized for Apple devices, which can only access 3G speeds.
   • Despite its extensive coverage, the network can experience slow data speeds, particularly during peak hours. The best data speeds are often available after midnight.

3. Subscriber Base:

   • As of recent data, Vodafone operates a 2G mobile network, complemented by 3G and 4G in central islands, with approximately 20,000 subscribers.

4. Service Offerings:

   • Vodafone offers prepaid sim cards, which are recommended for tourists due to their ease of purchase and availability.
   • The registration of a new prepaid sim card costs $10 USD, and additional data can be purchased as needed.

5. Objectives and Focus Areas:

   • Vodafone Kiribati aims to bridge the rural-urban telecommunication gap and provide contemporary and affordable telecommunications services to consumers, businesses, and the government.
   • The company also focuses on reducing costs to provide more affordable domestic and international telecommunication services and on developing and retaining a stable, highly qualified workforce.

Overall, Vodafone Kiribati plays a crucial role in providing mobile internet services to the people of Kiribati, despite some limitations in network quality and coverage.

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