TTC - Tuvalu
TTC (Tuvalu) uses 1 GSM band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with TTC (Tuvalu). See the tables below for details.
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Tuvalu Telecom (TTC) is the sole provider of mobile services in Tuvalu. Here are some key details about the TTC Tuvalu mobile network:
Coverage: Mobile phone services are available on Funafuti, Vaitupu, and Nukulaelae. These services are crucial for communication and internet access in these areas.
Satellite Dependence: Like other telecommunications in Tuvalu, the mobile network relies on satellite communications due to the remote location of the islands.
Capacity and Speed: The satellite internet services provided by TTC have a capacity of less than 20 Mbit/s. However, in 2014, TTC signed a five-year agreement with Kacific Broadband Satellites to increase bandwidth, with the Kacific-1 satellite providing up to 150 Mbit/s after four years.
User Base: As of February 2022, Tuvalu had 5,915 active broadband users, with the majority on Funafuti. The average download per device is about 9 GB/user/month, with 95% of devices being 4G/LTE capable.
Recent Developments: In January 2019, the World Bank approved a US$29 million grant for the Tuvalu Telecommunications and ICT Development Project, which aims to boost internet connectivity, including to the outer islands, and support investments in an international optical fiber submarine cable.
Overall, the TTC Tuvalu mobile network plays a vital role in providing communication and internet services to the islands of Tuvalu, leveraging satellite technology to ensure connectivity in a remote region.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | TTC Tuvalu uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band in Tuvalu is not specified. |
