Vodafone - Romania
Vodafone (Romania) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 3 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vodafone (Romania). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Vodafone Romania is a significant telecommunications operator in Romania, owned by the global Vodafone Group. Here are some key points about its mobile network:
History and Ownership:
- Vodafone Romania was launched in April 1997 as the first GSM network in Romania. It was previously known as Connex and was rebranded as Vodafone Romania in 2006.
Infrastructure and Technology:
- The network operates on various frequency bands, including 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE), 3G (UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+), and 4G (LTE) frequencies such as 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 800 MHz.
- Vodafone Romania has been investing in modernizing its infrastructure, including the deployment of 5G technology. In February 2024, Vodafone Romania awarded Ericsson a six-year contract to support the deployment of its 5G radio access network (RAN) across the country.
5G Deployment:
- The partnership with Ericsson aims to enhance the existing mobile network and accelerate the transition to standalone 5G. This will provide faster connectivity speeds, lower latency, and more reliable and secure network performance for customers.
- The deployment of 5G is expected to boost Romania’s digital and green economy transition, offering new opportunities for upgrading infrastructure and supporting various use cases.
Open RAN Rollout:
- Vodafone Romania is also rolling out commercial Open RAN (Radio Access Network) sites in 20 cities across the country. This initiative aims to provide a highly responsive network, driving innovation and increasing industrial efficiency.
- The Open RAN deployment leverages software and hardware from diverse vendors, including Samsung, Dell Technologies, and Wind River, to enhance network performance and energy efficiency.
Customer Benefits:
- Customers can enjoy fast-speed internet, low latency, and reliable services, which are crucial for various applications, including residential use, business operations, and government services.
- The network supports a wide range of services, including mobile internet, email, and social media access, as well as specific services like mobile banking and domain name registration.
Environmental Commitment:
- Vodafone Romania, like its parent company, is committed to reducing its environmental impact and aims to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
Overall, Vodafone Romania’s mobile network is undergoing significant upgrades to support the transition to 5G and enhance its overall performance and efficiency, while also focusing on sustainability and customer experience.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Vodafone Romania uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is utilized for GSM services. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Vodafone Romania uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, with the uplink frequency ranging from 1710–1785 MHz and the downlink frequency ranging from 1805–1880 MHz. This band is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Vodafone Romania uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is utilized for 3G services and supports various network operations. The deployment of this band is part of Vodafone Romania's ongoing efforts to modernize its infrastructure and enhance network performance. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Vodafone Romania uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band supports both GSM and UMTS protocols, enabling the operator to provide 2G and 3G services. The deployment of this frequency band allows Vodafone Romania to offer a wide range of mobile services, including voice calls, text messaging, and high-speed data services. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Vodafone Romania uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This frequency band is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services. It supports both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Vodafone Romania uses LTE band B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It also supports IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The deployment of LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) by Vodafone Romania was added to their network in August 2024. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | Vodafone Romania uses LTE band 38 (TD 2600 MHz). This band is defined for use in the frequency range of 2570 – 2620 MHz and operates on the TDD (Time Division Duplex) channel plan. The deployment of this band was added to Vodafone Romania in August 2024. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Vodafone Romania uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which operates at 3500 MHz. This band is used for Time-Division Duplex (TDD) mode and covers the frequency range of 3300 to 3800 MHz. The band supports various channel bandwidths, including 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 MHz. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) added to Vodafone Romania.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Vodafone Romania.
