3G Network
The company launched its 3G network in May 2006 over the B1 (2100 MHz) band.
3G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Status |
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Active
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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
In October 2012 Vodafone announced pilot B3 (1800 MHz) networks had been deployed. Commercial B3 service was launched in 10 cities (Arad, Bacau, Brasov, Bucharest, Cluj, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Galati, and Timisoara) during November 2012. The network was expanded with B20 (800 MHz) by June 2014. Vodafone announced it had launched 300 Mbps LTE-Advanced service (Supernet 4G+) in September 2016 including in all 41 county capitals. VoLTE was enabled in November 2014.
Orange and Vodafone have formed a network JV company (Ovidiu) for expansion and rural coverage of the B20 (800 MHz) band.
4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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15
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Active
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473,
500
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10
|
Active
|
1256
|
|
20
|
Active
|
1400
|
|
10
|
Active
|
6250
|
4G Network Events
Date | Event | Subtype |
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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5G Network
Vodafone Romania activated its first 5G base stations on 15th May 2019, advertised as Supernet 5G. The service was initially launched in Bucharest, with roll-outs to other major centres planned shortly after. The network used a 40 MHz n78 carrier along with an n1 (2100 MHz) DSS carrier.
5G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status |
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15
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Active
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40
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Active
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5G Network Events
Date | Event | Subtype |
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Launch of 5G Network
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Launch
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