MTS Serbia, a subsidiary of Telekom Srbija, is a prominent telecommunications provider in Serbia. Established in 1997 as a joint-stock company, Telekom Srbija emerged from the telecommunications division of PTT Srbija, now known as Pošta Srbije. The Republic of Serbia holds a majority stake in the company, which has expanded its operations beyond Serbia to include Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Telekom Srbija is a key player in the telecommunications industry, offering mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and IPTV services. Over the years, MTS Serbia has been at the forefront of technological advancements, continuously upgrading its network infrastructure to provide enhanced services to its customers.
Country
Serbia
Type
Mobile Network Operator
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3G Network

The 3G network of MTS was launched on 21 December 2006 under the brand name Telekom Srbija (mt:s). Initially, the network offered speeds of up to 1.8 Mbps, which were later upgraded to 3.6 Mbps. On 29 July 2011, the company introduced 21 Mbps HSPA+ services, followed by a further upgrade to 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ on 19 June 2012. The 3G services utilised the 2100 MHz band, with a decreased total bandwidth available in subsequent years due to spectrum reallocation.

Network Frequency Band Status
B1 (2100 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

The introduction of the 4G network in Serbia began with a public bidding procedure in early 2015. The auction involved the allocation of spectrum in the 1710-1785 MHz and 1805-1880 MHz frequency bands. MTS Serbia, along with other mobile operators, was awarded two 5 MHz blocks each in March 2015, paving the way for the launch of 4G services. The commercial rollout of the 4G network commenced in April 2015, offering improved coverage and faster internet speeds. By 2016, the 4G network had expanded to cover over 90% of the Serbian population. The network utilized LTE technology in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz bands, providing enhanced connectivity and supporting a wide range of digital services.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status Known EARFCNs
B1 (2100 MHz)
10
Active
250
B3 (1800 MHz)
20
Active
1500
B20 (800 MHz)
10
Active
6200
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

The journey towards 5G in Serbia began with the initiation of spectrum allocation auctions in early 2021. The Serbian government adopted a strategy for the development of the electronic communications system on 8 August 2024, outlining the timeline for the 5G rollout. The auction for frequency allocation is slated for late 2025, with the deployment of the 5G network expected to commence in 2026. The initial phase aims to cover 10% of the country, with full coverage anticipated by 2027. As of December 2024, MTS Serbia has not yet launched commercial 5G services, but the groundwork is being laid for the introduction of next-generation mobile networks, promising faster speeds and improved connectivity.

Date Event Subtype