Vodacom Congo (RDC), branded as Vodacom, is the largest mobile network operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company entered the mobile services market in 2001 with the launch of GSM cellular services. Vodacom operates as a subsidiary of South African Vodacom Group , who hold a 51% controlling stake in the company, the remainder held by Congolese Wireless Networks s.p.r.l.
Alias
Vodacom Congo (RDC) S.A.
Country
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Ownership
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3G Network
Vodacom has provided 2G GSM services over the 900 and 1800 MHz bands, and in October 2012 launched 3G UMTS
(HSPA+) over B1 (2100 MHz).3G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Status |
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Active
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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
Following the refresh of the RDC Telecommunication Act in May 2018 the company officially announced the launch of 4G LTE
services using refarmed WiMAX spectrum to B42 (3500 MHz) TDD 4G LTE, along with B3, B20, and B28 carriers.4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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Active
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1899
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Active
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6300
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Active
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9260
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Active
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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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