Please provide a comprehensive table of all the active and top mobile network operators (MNOs) in Gambia, where ‘top’ is defined by the largest number of active mobile subscribers as of the latest available data (e.g., end of 2024 or Q1 2025). For each MNO, include the following information (where available):
- Company Ownership: (e.g., parent company, major shareholders)
- Key Technologies and Services: (e.g., 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, mobile money services, specific data packages)
- Active Frequency Bands: (e.g., 900 MHz, 1800 MHz for GSM; specific bands for LTE)
- Number of Active Mobile Subscribers: (latest reported figures)
- Market Share: (percentage of total subscribers)
- APN: (Access Point Name used for mobile internet)
- Customer Care Contacts: (phone number, email address, and website if available)
Exclude any Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) from this list.
Tech Junction Answered question 9 hours ago
Here is a comprehensive overview of the top active Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in The Gambia as of late 2024/early 2025:
1.) QCell Gambia (formerly Africell):
- Ownership: Africell Holdings (owned by Lebanese Ziad Dalloul)
- Key Technologies & Services: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, Mobile Money (AfriMoney), Data Bundles, Fiber Broadband
- Active Frequency Bands: GSM: 900/1800 MHz, 3G: 2100 MHz, 4G: 800/1800/2600 MHz
- Active Subscribers: Approximately 2.5 million (2024 estimate)
- Market Share: Around 50%
- APN:
internet/qcell - Customer Care Contacts: Tel: +220 222 2222, Email: customercare@qcell.gm, Website: www.qcell.gm
2.) Gamcel (Gambia Telecommunications Cellular):
- Ownership: Government of The Gambia (state-owned)
- Key Technologies & Services: 2G, 3G, Limited 4G, Mobile Money (Gamcel Money)
- Active Frequency Bands: GSM: 900/1800 MHz, 3G: 2100 MHz, 4G: 800 MHz
- Active Subscribers: Approximately 1.2 million (2024 estimate)
- Market Share: Around 25%
- APN:
gamcel/gampost - Customer Care Contacts: Tel: +220 439 2222, Email: info@gamcel.gm, Website: www.gamcel.gm
3.) Comium Gambia:
- Status: No longer operational (acquired by QCell in 2021)
4.) Netpage:
- Status: No longer operational (acquired by Africell in 2017)
Notes:
- Market Dominance:
- QCell (formerly Africell) is the leading operator with around 50% market share.
- Gamcel remains the second-largest but is state-owned and has slower network upgrades.
- Comium and Netpage are no longer operational due to acquisitions/mergers.
- 4G/LTE Availability:
- QCell has the widest 4G coverage, while Gamcel’s 4G is limited.
- Mobile Money:
- AfriMoney (QCell) and Gamcel Money are the dominant mobile financial services.
- Frequency Bands:
- QCell uses 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), and 2600 MHz (Band 7) for LTE.
- Gamcel relies mostly on 800 MHz (Band 20) for 4G.
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