3G Network
Ooredoo Myanmar officially launched its 3G services on August 15, 2014, using the UMTS900 frequency band. The launch covered Myanmar's three major cities—Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw—along with 68 surrounding cities and towns. At the time of launch, the network covered 7.8 million people, with plans to increase this to 25 million by the end of the year. Ooredoo offered voice and mobile data services for free in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, and Yangon as a promotion leading up to the commercial launch. The company sold top-up vouchers at 30,000 outlets and 6,500 dealers distributed the operator's SIM cards.
3G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Status | Known UARFCNs |
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Active
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10712,
10737
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Active
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2987
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3G Network Events
Date | Event | Subtype |
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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4G Network
Ooredoo Myanmar launched its 4G network on May 21, 2016, using the 2100 MHz spectrum. The first cities to experience 4G service were Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw, with other cities like Bagan and Magway following in subsequent waves. By 2018, Ooredoo's mobile network was recognized as the Fastest Mobile Network in Myanmar by Ookla®. In 2017, Ooredoo invested $80 million for an additional 1800 MHz spectrum, offering a much richer 4G experience and enabling faster speeds. By the end of 2016, the company had more than 4,500 base stations connected by approximately 13,000 km of optic fiber cables. As of 2019, Ooredoo's 4G Plus network covered over 94% of the population across more than 300 townships.
4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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10
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Active
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400
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20
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Active
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1850
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|
5
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Active
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3575
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4G Network Events
Date | Event | Subtype |
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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5G Network
Ooredoo Myanmar began its 5G development initiatives in 2018. On May 15, 2019, Ooredoo Myanmar signed an agreement with ZTE for the development of a 5G network in the country. The agreement included plans to establish test environments to evaluate the performance of the 5G network and technology. As of the current date in 2024, commercial 5G services have not yet been launched, but Ooredoo has been actively involved in preparing for the rollout by setting up a 5G Technology Centre at Yangon Technology University to support technological students in studying the latest 5G technologies.
5G Frequency Bands
5G Network Events
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