Sure - Isle of Man

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Sure (Isle of Man) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Sure (Isle of Man). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://web.sure.com/isleofman

Sure Isle of Man is a telecommunications company that provides a range of mobile, fixed, and data communication services in the Isle of Man. Here are some key points about their mobile network:

  • Service Offerings: Sure offers a variety of mobile plans, including sim-only deals, home and mobile broadband plans, and the latest mobile phones from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Sony.
  • Network Performance: Sure is rated as the best mobile network in the Channel Islands, known for its fast 4G network that supports browsing, streaming, and downloading without delays.
  • Customer Support: They are available to chat from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and can be reached on 07624 247 247 outside these hours.
  • Innovation and Technology: Sure emphasizes innovation and value, providing state-of-the-art mobile networks and technology solutions to keep customers connected.
  • Global Reach: Sure has international roaming agreements with over 200 countries, allowing customers to roam across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man without incurring roaming charges.

Overall, Sure Isle of Man is recognized for its reliable and innovative mobile network services, making it a preferred choice for residents and businesses in the region.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Sure Isle of Man uses the GSM 900 MHz frequency band, specifically the Extended GSM (E-GSM) band. This band operates in the frequency range of 880-915 MHz for mobile transmission and 925-960 MHz for base transmission. The use of E-GSM allows for compatibility with most GSM networks globally, making it a widely adopted standard for mobile communication services.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Sure Isle of Man uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range and was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard. It is primarily used in Europe and offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

This band provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. It is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Sure Isle of Man uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date for this band is not specified in the provided information.

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