Telma has its origins as the incumbent state-owned telecommunications service provider, dating back to 1896. Following privatisation in 2001 the company launched Telma Mobile in 2006. After changing hands several times the company is today owned by Axian Group, a a family-owned Malagasy company, with operations in several countries around the Indian Ocean.
Alias
Telma Mobile S.A.
Country
Madagascar
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
The company has provided 2G GSM services over the 900 MHz band since December 2006 and 3G UMTS services over B1 (2100 MHz) since November 2009.
3G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status |
|---|---|
|
Active
|
3G Network Events
| Date | Event | Subtype |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Launch of 3G Network
|
Launch
|
4G Network
4G LTE was introduced in June 2015 over the B3 (1800 MHz) band. The network was later upgraded in March 2020 with B7 (2600 MHz).
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status | Known EARFCNs |
|---|---|---|
|
Active
|
1597,
1804
|
|
|
Active
|
2850
|
4G Network Events
| Date | Event | Subtype |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Launch of 4G Network
|
Launch
|