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Mobile networks and carriers in Slovenia use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Slovenia. See the tables below for details.

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Slovenia's mobile network experience is characterized by a competitive environment among its major operators, A1, Telekom Slovenije, Telemach, and T-2. The country has seen significant advancements in mobile technology, particularly with the introduction of 5G.

Brief History of Mobile Network Development

  • Early Years: The first IP connection in Slovenia was established in October 1991 between the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Dutch NIKHEF institute. This marked the beginning of Slovenia's internet and mobile network development.
  • 1990s: By the mid-1990s, the use of the internet was becoming more widespread, with 6.5% of the population declaring themselves as internet users by 1996. This period also saw the establishment of major internet service providers (ISPs) like Telekom Slovenije (SiOL) and Telemach.
  • 2000s: The use of the internet continued to grow, with 58% of citizens aged 10-74 using the internet by the first quarter of 2008. This period also saw the introduction of broadband internet, with 59% of households having internet access through broadband by the same period.

Current Mobile Network Experience

  • 5G Availability: A1 and Telekom Slovenije were joint winners of the 5G Availability award in April 2023, with users spending 11.4-15.6% of their time with an active 5G connection. By October 2023, A1 and Telemach shared the 5G Availability award with statistically tied scores of 10.2-13.1%, while Telekom Slovenije lagged behind with a score of 8.7%.
  • 4G Coverage Experience: Telekom Slovenije was the outright winner of the 4G Coverage Experience award in April 2023, with a score of 9.8 points on a 10-point scale. This indicates that Telekom Slovenije users connected to 4G in the most locations visited by Slovenian users.
  • Consistent Quality: T-2 won the Excellent Consistent Quality award in April 2023, with 87.5% of users' tests meeting the minimum recommended performance thresholds for demanding applications like HD video, group video conference calls, and gaming.

Key Operators

  • A1: Known for its strong 5G coverage, A1 topped the 5G Coverage Experience metric in October 2023 with a score of 1.9 points on a 10-point scale.
  • Telekom Slovenije: The largest ISP in Slovenia, Telekom Slovenije offers a wide range of internet services and has been a consistent performer in various metrics, including 4G Coverage Experience.
  • Telemach: Telemach has been the winner of the Availability award for four consecutive reports, indicating its strong performance in maintaining active connections for users.
  • T-2: T-2 has excelled in Consistent Quality, ensuring that a high percentage of users' tests meet the necessary performance thresholds for demanding applications.

Overall, Slovenia's mobile network experience is characterized by a mix of strong performers across different metrics, reflecting the country's advanced mobile infrastructure and competitive market.

Carriers

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Name # of frequency bands in use
A1 Slovenija 7
Si.mobile 7
Telekom Slovenije 9
Telemach 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
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE
B8 (900 MHz) LTE
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

5G NR

Name Interface
N41 (2500 MHz) 5G NR
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

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