Airtel RDC is a telecommunications network operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company began operations in 2000 as a GSM mobile services provider. It is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, an Indian multinational company that provides telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries across Africa. Airtel Africa is majority owned by Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecommunications company. The company was established as part of Bharti Airtel's acquisition of Zain's mobile operations in 15 African countries in June 2010.
Alias
AIRTEL CONGO RDC SA
Country
Congo Democratic Republic DRC
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Ownership
Bharti Airtel Group
Airtel DRC 3G Network
Airtel DRC provides 2G GSM services over the 900 MHz band, and in May 2013 launched a 3G UMTS network over the B1 (2100 MHz) band providing voice and HSPA+ data services up to 21 Mbps.
3G Frequency Bands
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Active
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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