Croatia
Mobile networks and carriers in Croatia use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 4 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Croatia. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityCroatia's mobile network infrastructure has evolved significantly over the years. The first international internet connection linking Zagreb and Vienna became operational in November 1992, marking the beginning of Croatia's digital journey. By 2022, 77% of the population, including 97% of youth aged 16 to 24, regularly used the internet, primarily for news, video calls, and entertainment, aligning with EU averages.
In terms of mobile network performance, Croatia has made notable strides. The country has assigned all 5G spectrum in the pioneer bands, achieving 100% 5G readiness. However, while there is near-complete mobile 4G coverage at 98%, complete 5G coverage is still lacking. The Croatian Government has adopted the National Plan for Broadband Development, which aims to enhance digital connectivity and align with EU 2030 objectives.
The mobile network operators in Croatia include Hrvatski Telekom (HT), A1, Telemach, and Bonbon. Among these, Telemach stands out for its high availability and consistent quality, with a score of 98.3% for availability and 81.7% for consistent quality, outperforming its competitors. This indicates that Telemach users have a reliable connection for a significant portion of their time, both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, Telemach has maintained its lead in 5G availability, with users spending around 2.5 times more time connected to 5G services compared to users of A1 and HT.
Overall, Croatia's mobile network development has been marked by steady progress, with a focus on improving connectivity and digital infrastructure.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| A1 | 8 |
| Hrvatski Telekom | 9 |
| Tele2 | 4 |
| Telemach | 9 |
| Vip | 4 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM |
UMTS
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS |
LTE
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE |
5G NR
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N77 (3700 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Vip updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Telemach updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Tele2 updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Hrvatski Telekom updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier A1 updated.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier A1 added to Croatia.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier Telemach added to Croatia.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier Hrvatski Telekom updated.
