Provide a detailed overview of the active and leading Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Belarus. For each MNO, please include the following information in a structured format (e.g., a table or list):
- Company Name:
- Ownership: (Including parent company or major shareholders, if applicable)
- Key Technologies and Services: (e.g., 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, VoLTE, etc.)
- Active Frequency Bands: (Specify the frequency bands used for each technology, e.g., LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz))
- Number of Active Mobile Subscribers: (Provide the most recent available data)
- Market Share: (As a percentage of the total mobile market)
- Access Point Name (APN): (Used for mobile internet access)
- Customer Care Contacts: (Phone numbers, website, email, social media handles)
- Exclusion: Ensure the list excludes Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
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1. MTS Belarus (Mobile TeleSystems Belarus)
- Ownership: Subsidiary of MTS (Mobile TeleSystems PJSC), a Russian telecommunications company.
- Key Technologies and Services: 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE.
- Active Frequency Bands:
- 2G: GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz
- 3G: UMTS 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 20 (800 MHz)
- Number of Active Mobile Subscribers: ~5.5 million (as of 2023).
- Market Share: ~45% (as of 2023).
- Access Point Name (APN):
mts. - Customer Care Contacts:
- Phone: +375 29 711-10-10 (MTS), +375 29 255-00-00 (Velcom).
- Website: www.mts.by.
- Email: info@mts.by.
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, VKontakte.
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2. A1 Belarus (formerly Velcom)
- Ownership: Part of A1 Telekom Austria Group, an Austrian telecommunications company.
- Key Technologies and Services: 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE.
- Active Frequency Bands:
- 2G: GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz
- 3G: UMTS 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 20 (800 MHz)
- Number of Active Mobile Subscribers: ~4.8 million (as of 2023).
- Market Share: ~40% (as of 2023).
- Access Point Name (APN):
vcl.by. - Customer Care Contacts:
- Phone: +375 29 100-00-00.
- Website: www.a1.by.
- Email: info@a1.by.
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, VKontakte.
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3. life:) Belarus (Belarusian Telecommunications Network)
- Ownership: Turkcell, a Turkish telecommunications company.
- Key Technologies and Services: 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE.
- Active Frequency Bands:
- 2G: GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz
- 3G: UMTS 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 20 (800 MHz)
- Number of Active Mobile Subscribers: ~2.2 million (as of 2023).
- Market Share: ~15% (as of 2023).
- Access Point Name (APN):
internet.life.com.by. - Customer Care Contacts:
- Phone: +375 25 700-00-00.
- Website: www.life.com.by.
- Email: info@life.com.by.
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, VKontakte.
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Notes:
- 5G: As of 2023, 5G services are not yet widely deployed in Belarus. The MNOs are focusing on expanding 4G/LTE coverage and capacity.
- Market Share: The percentages are approximate and based on the latest available data.
- APN: The listed APNs are commonly used, but specific APNs may vary depending on the device or subscription plan.
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