Glo - Ghana

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Glo (Ghana) uses 2 GSM bands and 2 UMTS bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Glo (Ghana). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.gloworld.com/gh/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Glo Ghana, a subsidiary of Globacom, operates in Ghana with a focus on providing mobile services. Here are some key points about Glo Ghana:

  1. Market Share and Customer Base:

    • Despite being Ghana's smallest network, Glo Ghana has about 847,000 mobile customers, which accounts for just 2% of the market share as of the end of 2021.
    • In comparison, AirtelTigo had almost 7.4 million customers, Vodafone Ghana had almost 8.3 million, and MTN Ghana had over 25.3 million mobile users, controlling over 60% of the market.

  2. Roaming Agreement:

    • Glo Ghana has signed a national roaming agreement with AirtelTigo, which allows Glo customers to automatically latch onto the AirtelTigo network for voice, data, and SMS services. This deal went live on April 23, 2022.

  3. Network Coverage:

    • Glo Ghana offers 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network coverage. The network coverage map is available on nPerf.com, which provides detailed information on the coverage areas.

  4. Customer Experience:

    • The roaming agreement aims to provide wider coverage and a faster Internet experience for Glo customers. Customers who face difficulties can manually select the AirtelTigo network in their device settings and enable data roaming.

  5. Operational History:

    • Glo Ghana has been operating in the country since 2012. Despite initial hype and expectations, the company faced challenges, including limited service coverage and customer dissatisfaction. Some theories suggest sabotage by other telecommunications companies, but this remains unsubstantiated.

  6. Customer Services:

    • Glo offers various services through its Glo Cafe app, which allows customers to manage their accounts, make bill payments, and perform mobile recharges.

Overall, Glo Ghana continues to operate with a focus on improving its network coverage and customer experience through strategic partnerships like the roaming agreement with AirtelTigo.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Glo Ghana uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. The frequency range for GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) is from 880 to 960 MHz.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Glo Ghana uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is used for Digital Cellular System (DCS) operations. The deployment date for this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Glo Ghana uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment date is unknown.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Glo Ghana uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this band in Ghana is documented to have occurred in December 2009.

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