Yettel Serbia, originally founded as Telenor d.o.o. in 1994, is a prominent provider of mobile services based in Belgrade, Serbia. The company has undergone several ownership changes over the years. In 2006, Telenor acquired the company, marking its entry into the Serbian market. In 2018, PPF Telecom Group became the sole owner of Yettel’s assets in Central and Eastern Europe, including Serbia. Most recently, in August 2023, Emirates Telecom Corp. acquired Yettel, further expanding its telecommunications portfolio. Yettel has been a significant player in the Serbian telecommunications sector, offering a wide range of mobile services to both consumer and business segments.
Alias
Telenor Serbia
Country
Serbia
Type
Mobile Network Operator
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3G Network

Yettel Serbia launched its 3G network on March 1, 2007, initially offering speeds of 1.8 Mbps, which later evolved to 3.6 Mbps. By July 29, 2011, the company had introduced HSPA+ technology, providing speeds of up to 21 Mbps. On June 19, 2012, Yettel further upgraded its network to support DC-HSPA+ technology, achieving speeds of 42 Mbps across its entire 3G footprint. The 3G network primarily utilised the 2100 MHz band, with some usage of the 900 MHz band for coverage in specific areas.

Network Frequency Band Status
B1 (2100 MHz)
Active
B8 (900 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

Yettel Serbia entered the 4G market with the commercial launch of its LTE1800 network for post-paid customers on March 25, 2015. The initial rollout covered key areas, including Belgrade, Subotica city centre, Kopaonik, and Zlatibor. The company participated in the RATEL auction in November 2015, securing 10 MHz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band (band 20) for LTE deployments. By 2023, Yettel had expanded its 4G coverage significantly, utilising the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz bands. The network supported carrier aggregation, with up to 3CA (three carrier aggregation) providing enhanced bandwidth and speeds. Yettel's 4G network was recognized for its wide coverage and high performance across Serbia.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status Known EARFCNs
B1 (2100 MHz)
15
Active
550
B3 (1800 MHz)
20
Active
1300
B7 (2600 MHz)
Active
3050
B20 (800 MHz)
10
Active
6300
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

Yettel Serbia began its journey into 5G technology by launching the first 5G base station in the Belgrade Science and Technology Park in June 2019. This initiative created a test environment for domestic and foreign companies, startups, and students to develop solutions based on 5G technology. In May 2022, Yettel expanded its 5G test environment to NTP Čačak. The company received temporary permits for spectrum in the 3600 MHz and 2600 MHz frequency bands to support these test environments. As of 2024, Yettel had not yet launched a commercial 5G service but was actively preparing for the anticipated 5G spectrum auction, expected to be conducted by RATEL in Q4 2025. Yettel's investment in 5G technology aimed to provide increased speed, greater coverage, and capacity, supporting the development of smart solutions across various industries.

Date Event Subtype