Telcom (Somalia) is a prominent telecommunications network operator in Somalia, known for being the first major privately owned company to provide telecommunications services nationwide. The company is headquartered in Bakaara Market, Mogadishu, with representative offices in Dubai, UAE, and London, UK. These offices handle accounting, international relations, and carrier services. The company was led by Chairman Mohamed Sheikh, with Said Olow as General Manager, Hassan Ibrahim Mursal as CTO, and Omar Hussein Adan as Chief Transmission Officer. Telcom (Somalia) employed approximately 750 staff members and operated three dependent networks in Mogadishu, Hargeisa, and Bosasso, interconnected to enhance service delivery.
Country
Somalia
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
Telcom (Somalia) launched its 3G network as part of its service offerings, providing mobile broadband services to its customers using the B1 (2100 MHz) band. Its launch date is unknown.
3G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status | Known UARFCNs |
|---|---|---|
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Active
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10663
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3G Network Events
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4G Network
The company launched its 4G LTE network using the B3 (1800 MHz) and B20 (800 MHz) bands. Its launch date is unknown but estimated to be prior to 2021.
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status | Known EARFCNs |
|---|---|---|
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Active
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1452
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Active
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6375
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4G Network Events
| Date | Event | Subtype |
|---|---|---|
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Launch of 4G Network (estimated)
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Launch
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