Cellular Technolgies Used In Africa


There are a variety of terrestrial cellular standards operating throughout Africa.

They range from city-size to country-size, depending on their implementation.

Analogue Cellular Networks..
Click here for a list of Analogue networks in Africa

Type Number
AMPS 11
C-Netz 1
E-TACS 1
E-TACS-800 2
MATS 1
N-AMPS 1
NMT-450 2
NMT-900 1
RC2000 1
TACS 4


Click here for a list of Analogue networks in Africa


Digital Cellular Networks.
Click here for a list

Type Number
CDMA 3
D-AMPS 1
GSM900 85
GSM1800 5
DECT/WiLL 7
TDMA IS-136 1


GSM however appears to be the dominant standard, with over 40 networks live or planned. Click here for a list

The other, older analogue systems in use are mooted to be scaled down or closed down during the course of this year to 2005.  

See also:

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  http://www.cellular.co.za


 

 



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