Cellcom (Israel): 4G and 5G bands
Cellcom (Israel) runs 4G on B3, B28; B28 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not launched; 3G: closed on 31 dec 2025 under the ministry decision; 2G: closed on 31 dec 2025 under the ministry decision.
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Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked13 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked13 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
| 5G SA | Not found |
|---|---|
| RedCap | Not launched |
| LTE-M | Not in GSMA list4 |
| NB-IoT | Not in GSMA list4 |
| 2G | Closed on 31 Dec 2025 under the Ministry decision5 |
| 3G | Closed on 31 Dec 2025 under the Ministry decision5 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B3. Missing B28 (coverage layer).
Supports B3. Missing B28 (coverage layer).
Supports B3, B28 (coverage layer).
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet (n78)
Sources
- C Frequency checker: Israel Kimovil · 2026-09
- B Cellcom and Pelephone follow Partner with LTE launches in Israel (1800 MHz) Fierce Network · 2014
- B Israeli mobile operators acquire 5G spectrum: Cellcom and Pelephone get the same 700 / 2600 / 3500 MHz blocks Telecompaper · 2020-08-13
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- A Ministry of Communications decision: 2G and 3G end on 31 December 2025; no new 2G/3G-only devices (incl. M2M) from 1 January 2023 Partner Communications · 2021-06-28
