Isle of Man

Mobile networks and carriers in Isle of Man use 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Isle of Man. See the tables below for details.

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The Isle of Man has a well-developed mobile network infrastructure. The country's mobile network history began with the establishment of the first telephone service in 1889 by George Gillmore. Initially, the service was operated by Gillmore but was later sold to the National Telephone Company. By 1901, the telephone system had expanded to several towns, including Ramsey, Castletown, Peel, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, and Onchan.

In 1912, the National Telephone Company was nationalized and merged into the General Post Office. The first off-island telephone link was established in 1929 with the laying of a cable between Port Erin and Ballyhornan in Northern Ireland. This was followed by another cable in 1943 between Cemaes Bay in Anglesey and Port Erin, which featured the world's first submerged repeater.

Today, the main telephone provider in the Isle of Man is Manx Telecom, which offers a range of telecommunications services including mobile, broadband, home phone, and private circuits. The island also has Sure as a second full-service provider offering similar services. The development of mobile networks has been a significant part of the island's communication infrastructure, ensuring reliable and extensive connectivity for its residents and businesses.

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Carriers

Name	# of frequency bands in use
Manx Telecom	4
Sure	3

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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

LTE

Name	Interface
B3 (1800 MHz +)	LTE
B20 (800 MHz DD)	LTE

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