Movitel is a prominent telecommunications company that operates within Mozambique. The company was established in 2011 as a joint venture between Vietnam's Viettel Group and Mozambique’s SPI, with Viettel holding a majority share of 70%. The company's mandate is to provide telecommunications services, primarily mobile communications, to the Mozambican populace. Movitel has since established a significant presence in the telecommunications landscape of Mozambique.
Alias
Movitel S.A.
Country
Mozambique
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
The company has provided 2G GSM services over 900 and 1800 MHz, and 3G UMTS over B1 (2100 MHz) since inception.
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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4G Network
In November 2018 the National Institute of Communications Mozambique (INCM) conducted a 4G spectrum auction. 4G LTE services were launched in July 2019 following the company being awarded spectrum in the 800 MHz band during the INCM auction.
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status |
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10
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Active
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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