Madagascar
Mobile networks and carriers in Madagascar use 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Madagascar. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityMadagascar's mobile network has undergone significant development over the years, with a notable shift from landline phones to mobile phones. In 1994, the number of mobile phone subscriptions began to rise, and by 2022, there were 20.78 million mobile phones in use, corresponding to an average of 0.70 mobile phones per person. This growth has been accompanied by a decline in landline phone subscriptions, with only 25,761 landlines remaining in 2022.
The mobile network has become a crucial tool for financial inclusion in Madagascar. Mobile money services, which were introduced about 15 years ago, have revolutionized the financial services industry. By 2023, Madagascar had more mobile money accounts (over 10 million) than bank accounts. Mobile money transactions have more than doubled in value between 2016 and 2020, reaching $639 million.
The country's mobile network is also characterized by relatively low costs. In 2022, the monthly cost for a mobile phone contract averaged $6.30, which includes 140 telephony minutes, 70 text messages, and 2 GBytes of data transfer. This cost is significantly lower than in the United States, where the monthly cost is around $44.10.
Despite these advancements, Madagascar still lags behind in terms of internet speed and access. The country ranks 131st in international comparisons for fixed-network broadband internet speed, with an average download speed of 26.77 Mbit/second and an upload rate of 26.37 Mbit/second.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| Airtel | 2 |
| Orange | 3 |
| Telma | 2 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM |
UMTS
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS |
LTE
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE |
