Lithuania
Mobile networks and carriers in Lithuania use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 9 LTE bands, and 4 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Lithuania. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityLithuania has a well-developed mobile network infrastructure. The country has a significant number of SIM cards, with 5 million in use, and a large LTE (4G) mobile network that covers 97% of the territory. Mobile broadband usage has grown rapidly, with an increase from 74% in 2018 to 85% in 2021, slightly below the EU average of 87% in 2021. The expansion of 5G coverage has been particularly rapid, starting from 0% in 2020 to 33% in 2021 and reaching 90% by 2022, surpassing the EU average of 81% in 2022.
Historically, the development of Lithuania's mobile network began with the establishment of the independent Lithuanian State in 1918, where the development of the phone network was a key priority. By 1923, all major centers had phone connections. The country continued to modernize its telecommunications infrastructure, with significant advancements in the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2017, Lithuania ranked top 30 in the world by average mobile broadband speeds and top 20 by average fixed broadband speeds. The country has also invested in rural broadband access, with the Development of Rural Areas Broadband Network (RAIN) project aiming to provide fiber-optic broadband access to rural areas from 2005 to 2013.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| Bite | 15 |
| Omnitel | 5 |
| Tele2 | 12 |
| Teledema | 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 |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE |
| B40 (TD 2300 MHz) | LTE |
| B41 (TD 2500 MHz) | LTE |
5G NR
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N38 (2600 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N40 (2300 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR |
