Romania
Mobile networks and carriers in Romania use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 6 LTE bands, and 6 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Romania. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityRomania's mobile network has undergone significant development over the years. In 1993, the first mobile phones were introduced, and by 2022, there were 23.22 million mobile phone subscriptions, corresponding to an average of 1.2 mobile phones per person. This growth has been driven by a shift from landline phones, with the number of landlines declining significantly in recent years. The mobile phone penetration rate in Romania is high, with 122 cell phone subscriptions per 100 people, indicating a strong adoption of mobile technology.
The mobile internet in Romania has also seen advancements, with an average download speed of 60.88 Mbit/second and an upload speed of around 15 Mbit, ranking 46th and 39th globally, respectively, as of April 2024. The cost of a mobile phone contract in Romania averages around $6.90 per month, which includes 140 telephony minutes, 70 text messages, and 2 GBytes of data transfer. This cost is relatively low compared to other countries, reflecting the competitive nature of the Romanian mobile market.
The introduction of 5G services in Romania has further enhanced mobile network capabilities, with the country ranking 2nd in downloading speed and 1st in upload speed among European countries. This indicates a high quality of mobile networks, supporting the growth of digital services and applications.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| Digi.Mobil | 8 |
| Orange | 11 |
| Telekom | 7 |
| Vodafone | 8 |
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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 |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE |
5G NR
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N3 (1800 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N7 (2600 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N20 (800 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N77 (3700 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Vodafone updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Telekom updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Orange updated.
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier Digi.Mobil updated.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier Vodafone updated.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier Telekom updated.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier Orange updated.
- 2024/08/05 - Carrier Digi.Mobil updated.
