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+ | Note that this article is about '''Guinea-Bissau, '''a''' '''small state located on the West coast of Africa with about 2 million inhabitants. It's '''not''' about '''[[Guinea]] '''(Conakry)''' '''or '''[[Equatorial Guinea]]''' that are easy to mix up. |
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+ | [[File:1920px-Flag of Guinea-Bissau.png|thumb|289x289px]] |
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== '''Basics''' == |
== '''Basics''' == |
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− | In Guinea-Bissau two networks are operating: |
+ | In the Republic of Guinea-Bissau two mobile networks are operating: |
− | * '''Orange''' (by Senegal’s SONATEL) |
+ | * '''Orange '''Bissau (by Senegal’s SONATEL) |
* '''MTN '''(by South African mobile group) |
* '''MTN '''(by South African mobile group) |
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+ | State-owned ''Companhia de Telecomunicacoes da Guine-Bissau'' (aka as Guine Telecom) used to run a 3rd network called Guinetel, but this has been discontinued due to lack of funds. They were the first in 2004 to start a mobile network. The government then liberalized the mobile phone market by awarding two additional licenses to international operators: MTN in 2003 and Orange Bissau (a subsidiary of Sonatel) in 2007. |
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+ | 2G is on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz, 3G is on 2100 MHz and 4G/LTE has started on 1800 MHz (B3) in the capital on both networks. |
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+ | Currency shown in 'F' is the West African CFA franc (XOF). International code for Guinea-Bissau is +245. |
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+ | [[File:300px-Orange logo.svg.png|thumb|154x154px]] |
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+ | Orange Bissau has a market share of 52% and leads the market since 2013. It was the first operator to launch a 4G/LTE network in the Africa region at the end of 2015: [https://www.orange-bissau.com/individual/1/6/cobertura-rede-3g4g-31.html coverage map] |
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==== '''Availability''' ==== |
==== '''Availability''' ==== |
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+ | A SIM card costs 1000 F with zero balance. You can buy a SIM card outside the airport building from vendors, they will reach you right after you exit. No ID will be asked. They are also available in their stores ([https://www.orange-bissau.com/individual/1/4/agencias-496.html list]). |
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+ | Top-ups can also be found on the streets for 500 F, 1000 F, 5000 F, 10000 F and 25000 F. To top-up by code, enter *123<Voucher Code>#, to check balances dial #123#. |
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==== '''Data feature packages''' ==== |
==== '''Data feature packages''' ==== |
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For data you need to purchase a package that is called '''''Pass Internet'''. ''They are available by volume and time: |
For data you need to purchase a package that is called '''''Pass Internet'''. ''They are available by volume and time: |
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− | * '''Volume-based packages:''' |
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{| class="article-table" |
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!Data |
!Data |
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!Time |
!Time |
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!Price |
!Price |
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+ | |40 MB |
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+ | |24 hours |
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|80 MB |
|80 MB |
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|5 GB |
|5 GB |
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|30 days |
|30 days |
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+ | |10,000 F |
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|10 GB |
|10 GB |
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|30 days |
|30 days |
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+ | |15,000 F |
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|20 GB |
|20 GB |
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|30 days |
|30 days |
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+ | |22,000 F |
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|40 GB |
|40 GB |
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|30 days |
|30 days |
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+ | |35,000 F |
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|75 GB |
|75 GB |
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|30 days |
|30 days |
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+ | |50,000 F |
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− | To activate packages, check remaining balances, bonuses and etc, just open pass.orange-bissau.com |
+ | To activate packages, check remaining balances, bonuses and etc, just open pass.orange-bissau.com or dial #1234# |
==== '''More info''' ==== |
==== '''More info''' ==== |
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* APN for 3G: internetogb and APN for 4G: 4Gogb |
* APN for 3G: internetogb and APN for 4G: 4Gogb |
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− | * Website in |
+ | * Website in Portuguese: https://www.orange-bissau.com/ |
== '''MTN''' == |
== '''MTN''' == |
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+ | [[File:MTN.jpg|thumb|161x161px]] |
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+ | MTN is the second provider with a slightly lower coverage in the country. It advertises 4G/LTE, but this is hardly found. |
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==== '''Availability''' ==== |
==== '''Availability''' ==== |
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+ | The SIM card is available in their stores ([https://www.mtngbissau.com/lojas#.XkNIomj0lPY locator]) for 500 F without credit. Top-ups can be bought on the streets. To check balance dial *134#. |
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==== '''Data feature packages''' ==== |
==== '''Data feature packages''' ==== |
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− | For data you need to purchase a package that is called '''''Pacotes Internet Móvel''' |
+ | For data you need to purchase a package that is called '''''Pacotes Internet Móvel:''''' |
− | * '''Volume-based packages:''' |
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{| class="article-table" |
{| class="article-table" |
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!Data |
!Data |
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!Time |
!Time |
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!Price |
!Price |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |50 MB |
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+ | |100 F |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |200 MB |
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+ | |1 hour |
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+ | |200 F |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |1 hour |
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+ | |500 F |
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|5 MB |
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|30 days |
|30 days |
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|25000 F |
|25000 F |
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+ | They also offer 3 night packs valid 11pm-6am: |
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− | For activation type *138#. More info: https://www.mtngbissau.com/internet/Internet |
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+ | * for 1 night: 500 MB - 200 F |
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+ | * for 1 night: 2 GB - 500 F |
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+ | * for 7 nights: 2 GB - 800 F |
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+ | For social media (Facebook and WhatsApp) these two bundles are offered: |
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+ | * for 1 day: 4 MB - 50 F |
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+ | * for 7 days: 10 MB - 100 F |
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+ | For activation type *138#. |
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==== '''More info''' ==== |
==== '''More info''' ==== |
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* APN: internet |
* APN: internet |
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− | * Website in |
+ | * Website in Portuguese: https://www.mtngbissau.com/ |
+ | [[Category:Country]] |
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+ | [[Category:2/20]] |
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+ | [[Category:Africa]] |
Revision as of 18:05, 17 February 2020
Note that this article is about Guinea-Bissau, a small state located on the West coast of Africa with about 2 million inhabitants. It's not about Guinea (Conakry) or Equatorial Guinea that are easy to mix up.
Basics
In the Republic of Guinea-Bissau two mobile networks are operating:
- Orange Bissau (by Senegal’s SONATEL)
- MTN (by South African mobile group)
State-owned Companhia de Telecomunicacoes da Guine-Bissau (aka as Guine Telecom) used to run a 3rd network called Guinetel, but this has been discontinued due to lack of funds. They were the first in 2004 to start a mobile network. The government then liberalized the mobile phone market by awarding two additional licenses to international operators: MTN in 2003 and Orange Bissau (a subsidiary of Sonatel) in 2007.
2G is on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz, 3G is on 2100 MHz and 4G/LTE has started on 1800 MHz (B3) in the capital on both networks.
Currency shown in 'F' is the West African CFA franc (XOF). International code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.
Orange Bissau
Orange Bissau has a market share of 52% and leads the market since 2013. It was the first operator to launch a 4G/LTE network in the Africa region at the end of 2015: coverage map
Availability
A SIM card costs 1000 F with zero balance. You can buy a SIM card outside the airport building from vendors, they will reach you right after you exit. No ID will be asked. They are also available in their stores (list).
Top-ups can also be found on the streets for 500 F, 1000 F, 5000 F, 10000 F and 25000 F. To top-up by code, enter *123<Voucher Code>#, to check balances dial #123#.
Data feature packages
For data you need to purchase a package that is called Pass Internet. They are available by volume and time:
Data | Time | Price |
---|---|---|
40 MB | 24 hours | 200 F |
80 MB | 24 hours | 350 F |
250 MB | 3 days | 650 F |
750 MB | 7 days | 2000 F |
1.5 GB | 30 days | 4000 F |
3 GB | 30 days | 7500 F |
5 GB | 30 days | 10,000 F |
10 GB | 30 days | 15,000 F |
20 GB | 30 days | 22,000 F |
40 GB | 30 days | 35,000 F |
75 GB | 30 days | 50,000 F |
To activate packages, check remaining balances, bonuses and etc, just open pass.orange-bissau.com or dial #1234#
More info
- APN for 3G: internetogb and APN for 4G: 4Gogb
- Website in Portuguese: https://www.orange-bissau.com/
MTN
MTN is the second provider with a slightly lower coverage in the country. It advertises 4G/LTE, but this is hardly found.
Availability
The SIM card is available in their stores (locator) for 500 F without credit. Top-ups can be bought on the streets. To check balance dial *134#.
Data feature packages
For data you need to purchase a package that is called Pacotes Internet Móvel:
Data | Time | Price |
---|---|---|
50 MB | 1 hour | 100 F |
200 MB | 1 hour | 200 F |
unlimited | 1 hour | 500 F |
5 MB | 24 hours | 100 F |
50 MB | 24 hours | 300 F |
100 MB | 24 hours | 500 F |
500 MB | 24 hours | 700 F |
150 MB | 7 days | 1000 F |
1 GB | 7 days | 2500 F |
5 GB | 30 days | 10000 F |
10 GB | 30 days | 15000 F |
20 GB | 30 days | 25000 F |
They also offer 3 night packs valid 11pm-6am:
- for 1 night: 500 MB - 200 F
- for 1 night: 2 GB - 500 F
- for 7 nights: 2 GB - 800 F
For social media (Facebook and WhatsApp) these two bundles are offered:
- for 1 day: 4 MB - 50 F
- for 7 days: 10 MB - 100 F
For activation type *138#.
More info
- APN: internet
- Website in Portuguese: https://www.mtngbissau.com/