Sabafon, a telecommunications company, was established as the first GSM Network operator in Yemen. The company commenced operations in February 2001. The ownership of Sabafon is shared among multiple entities, with the major stakeholders being the Hayel Saeed Anam Group and Batelco Bahrain.
The network's operation is complex, with split services being available between the north and south of the country.
Country
Yemen
Type
Mobile Network Operator
4G Network
The company's 4G LTE network was launched in November 2022 using the B3 (1800 MHz) and B20 (800 MHz) bands.
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status | Known EARFCNs |
|---|---|---|
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Active
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1250
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Active
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6370
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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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