A1 Launches Over 180 New 4G Stations in Belarus
A1 continues to expand its LTE network by launching new base stations. The telecom provider has launched an impressive 188 4G base stations operating on the 800MHz, 1800MHz, and 2600MHz bands, increasing its 4G throughput and coverage all over the country.
Optimizing and enhancing its mobile network has always been among the company's undeniable priorities. As per the 2024 rating of mobile service networks made by BelGIE public enterprise, А1 scored the best result in the Data Transfer category. Plus, based on integral assessment of telecom quality, A1 rated first on a nationwide level, from regional and district centers, to small towns and villages. As of 5 February 2025, А1 mobile telecom network currently owns the biggest number of GSM and UMTS stations in Belarus and boasts the best values across the majority of quality parameters, as per the independent regulator "BelGIE". For more information, go to хваля.бел.
The biggest number of new stations was launched on the 1800MHz frequency band, totaling 101 stations across Brest, Gomel, Minsk, and Mogilev Regions. The expanded network mostly covers villages, agro towns, small towns, and other settlements. Gomel Region and Mogilev Region got the biggest number of new 4G stations.
Another 68 base stations operating on the 2600MHz frequency band were launched across 14 districts of Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, and Minsk Regions. The improvements mostly covered densely populated cities and towns, which demonstrated an acute need for increased network throughput.
And finally, A1 launched 19 new stations operating on the 800MHz band across 14 districts of Grodno, Mogilev, and Minsk Regions. What makes this frequency band stand out is that it ensures a long signal radius.
4G (LTE) is currently the most advanced mobile service standard in Belarus. As a result of combined efforts by А1 and beСloud, an infrastructure operator, 99.8% of people living in Belarus now have access to the fourth-generation mobile technology. 4G is now available to A1 customers living not only in big cities, but also in low-populated settlements, villages, and along traffic routes.
To benefit from high-quality 4G mobile service, you need to do the following:
1. switch to 4G (LTE) in your smartphone settings. Switching to the new communication standard is absolutely free. In the 4G mode, your smartphone will be choosing 4G as its priority network. However, when needed, it may automatically switch back to 3G;
2. enable VoLTE in your smartphone settings to ensure higher quality of voice calls;
3. if your SIM card doesn't support LTE, you should opt for USIM or eSIM instead. You can do all this for free at any А1 store;
4. if your smartphone doesn't support LTE, you should opt for a newer model which supports 4G/LTE.
To check if your smartphone and SIM card are compatible with 4G, enter the USSD code *181# and press the Dial key. Find out more about A1 4G coverage and average speed on the official website or by using My A1 app. More information on the characteristics and advantages of 4G mobile technology is available here.
About A1
A1, a provider of telecom, ICT, and content services, started its operation on 16 April 1999, becoming the country's first GSM mobile service provider. In November 2007, the company was acquired by A1 Group, a European subdivision of the international holding América Móvil, which is among the world's leading telecom providers with a head office in Mexico.
А1 has the best rating in the Data Transfer category. Plus, based on integral assessment of telecom quality, the company rated first on a nationwide level, from regional and district centers, to small towns and villages. The 2024 rating of mobile service providers was made by the independent regulator BelGIE. For more information, go to хваля.бел.