French Polynesia
Mobile networks and carriers in French Polynesia use 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in French Polynesia. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityFrench Polynesia's mobile network has evolved significantly over the years. Initially, in 1995, there were only 4,000 mobile cellular subscriptions. By 2019, the number of mobile connections had increased, with about 43% using 3G networks and 12% using LTE. By 2025, LTE is expected to account for more than half of all connections, and it is estimated that 77% of mobile subscribers will have smartphones by that year.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| VINI | 4 |
| Vodafone | 4 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM |
UMTS
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS |
LTE
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE |
| B10 (AWS 1+3) | LTE |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE |
