Yoigo, legally known as Xfera Móviles, S.A.U., is a prominent mobile network operator in Spain and is a subsidiary of the Spanish telecommunications company Grupo MásMóvil. The company, which was established in 2000, had a turbulent beginning and was primarily owned by TeliaSonera, now known as Telia Company. Despite commercial operations commencing in December 2006, the company faced numerous technical and market challenges, leading to a standstill for several years.
In the early 2000s, the company's primary shareholders included the French company Vivendi, the Spanish construction company Grupo ACS, and the Scandinavian cell phone carrier Sonera, now Telia Company. After years of stagnation, TeliaSonera, a minority holder at the time, acquired a significant portion of Xfera's shares in June 2006, leading to a restart in the building of its UMTS network and the offering of mobile services. The company rebranded to Yoigo in October 2006, reflecting a commitment to simplicity and ease of use. In June 2016, Grupo MásMóvil purchased Yoigo, making it the sole property of Grupo MásMóvil.
Alias
Xfera Móviles, S.A.
Country
Spain
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
The company launched its 3G network in October 2008 over the B1 (2100 MHz) band.
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
The company's 4G LTE network was launched in July 2013 using the B3 (1800 MHz) band. Refarming of 3G spectrum allowed Yoigo to begin rolling out B1 (2100 MHz) LTE services.
4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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10
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Active
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101
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20
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Active
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1675
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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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5G Network
The company announced the launch of 5G services in September 2020 using the n78 (3500 MHz) mid-band.
5G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status |
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80
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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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