QCell is a prominent telecommunications company operating in Gambia. The company was established in July 2009 by the QGroup, a Gambia-based conglomerate with diverse business interests. QCell prides itself as Gambia's "Quality Network," providing a wide range of telecommunications services to the local market. It operates under the ownership of the QGroup and its founder, Muhammed Jah, a well-known Gambian entrepreneur. The company has significantly contributed to the infrastructural development and connectivity in Gambia, marking a strong presence in the country's telecommunications sector.
3G Network
The company provides 2G GSM over the 900 MHz band, and 3G UMTS over B1 (2100 MHz) since July 2009, which saw an upgrade to DC-HSPA+ in 2014.
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
QCell launched the country's first 4G LTE network in May 2017 using B3 (1800 MHz). The network was later upgraded with the addition of a B20 (800 MHz) carrier.
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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Active
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1896
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Active
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6200
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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5G Network
QCell launched the country's first 5G network in June 2023, with service initially available in Banjul. The service is assumed to be using n78 (subject to confirmation).
5G Frequency Bands
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Unconfirmed
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5G Network Events
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Launch of 5G Network
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Launch
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