Vodafone Albania is a prominent telecommunications company headquartered in Tirana, Albania. It is a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, a multinational telecommunications corporation. The company was established in 2001, marking Vodafone Group Plc's entry into the Albanian market. As part of the global Vodafone brand, Vodafone Albania shares the group's ownership structure, being fully owned by Vodafone Group Plc. The company provides a range of telecommunications services within Albania, adhering to the operational standards and strategic direction set by its parent company.
Alias
Vodafone Albania Sh.A.
Country
Albania
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Ownership
Vodafone Group
3G Network
Vodafone was the first operator to introduce 3G technology in Albania, launching its network in January 2011. 3G data services were upgraded to DC-HSPA+ in June 2014. Currently Vodafone covers 99% of the population with its 3G network which operates over B1 (2100 MHz).
3G Frequency Bands
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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
Vodafone Albania launched a 4G+ LTE-A network in September 2015, with 2C aggregation of B3 (1800 MHz) and B7 (2600 MHz) bands. The company secured an additional 10 MHz channel in the B20 (800 MHz) band in February 2019.
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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5G Network
In October 2019 AKEP allotted Vodafone test frequencies in the 3600 to 3700MHz range (n78) for the purposes of 5G trials.
5G Frequency Bands
5G Network Events
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