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Mobile networks and carriers in Albania use 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Albania. See the tables below for details.

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Albania's mobile network development has been marked by significant growth and improvements over the years. Historically, the country's mobile network infrastructure has evolved rapidly since the early 1990s. Initially, the number of mobile phone subscriptions was relatively low, but it has increased dramatically. By 2022, Albania had approximately 2.78 million mobile phone connections, with an average of 1.0 mobile phone per person, compared to 1.1 mobile phones per person in the United States.

The mobile network in Albania is primarily served by two major operators: ONE and Vodafone. These operators have been competing fiercely, with ONE improving its standing and overtaking Vodafone in recent reports. ONE has achieved notable improvements, winning several awards, including the Consistent Quality award, which measures the network's ability to support common mobile application requirements.

In terms of internet speed, Albania ranks 57th in mobile internet download speed with an average of 50.88 Mbit/second and 65th in upload speed with an average of around 13 Mbit/second. The country's mobile network has also seen a shift from landline phones to mobile phones, with the number of landlines significantly decreasing while mobile subscriptions have increased to 100 per 100 people.

Overall, Albania's mobile network has made substantial progress, with ongoing improvements in coverage, speed, and service quality.

Carriers

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Name # of frequency bands in use
ALBtelecom 4
Telekom 5
Vodafone 5

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Frequencies in use

GSM

Name Interface
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

UMTS

Name Interface
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

LTE

Name Interface
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

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