4 FAQs about Ulaanbaatar communications and 5g base stations

Does Ulaanbaatar have 3G?

Skytel and G-Mobile both only operate 3G networks in Ulaanbaatar and GSM-incompatible CDMA/EVDO networks in the rest of the country. On MobiCom and Unitel 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G (HDSPA) on 2100 MHz. 4G/LTE started in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar city only on 1800 MHz (Band 3) and new licenses were given out for 700 MHz (Band 28).

How many radio stations are in Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar has 20 FM stations, including foreign radio stations BBC World Service, VOA, and Inner Mongolian Radio. In the whole country there are 5 longwave broadcasting stations, the most powerful at Ulaanbaatar with 1000 KW. Mongolian TV Broadcasting started on 27 September 1967 with the start of Mongolian National Television.

Does Mongolia have a 5G network?

Unitel Group, identified as Mongolia's largest data network provider, is already activating 5G base stations in these regions. Regulatory approvals permit operators to extend deployment in phases, addressing Mongolia's unique geographic challenges.

Does Unitel have a 5G interoperability trial?

The operator has launched a 5G interoperability trial in partnership with its parent company and Telecom Infra Project (TIP). Unitel (Universal or United telecommunications) was founded together with South Korea in 2005 as GSM mobile phone operator.

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