Qatar
Mobile networks and carriers in Qatar use 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Qatar. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityQatar's mobile network has undergone significant development over the years. In 2012, the country had approximately 2.6 million mobile cellular subscribers, indicating a substantial growth in mobile connectivity. The telephone system in Qatar is modern and centered in Doha, with international connectivity via tropospheric scatter to Bahrain, microwave radio relay to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and submarine cable to Bahrain and the UAE. Additionally, there are satellite earth stations, including two Intelsat stations and one Arabsat station, providing further international connectivity options.
As of 2023, 5G coverage in Qatar has reached 70%, with major operators Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar planning to expand their 5G networks to cover the entire country by the end of 2023. The 5G network in Qatar is expected to have a major impact on the economy, potentially boosting the country's GDP by $16 billion by 2025 and creating over 100,000 jobs.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| Ooredoo | 6 |
| Vodafone | 6 |
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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 |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE |
