Vodafone (Italy): 4G and 5G bands
Vodafone (Italy) runs 4G on B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28; B8, B20, B28 are the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78, n258, n28. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not launched; 3G: switched off (2021); 2G: by 2030-12.
Check your module in Italy
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Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B8 | 900 E-GSM | FDD | 880–915 | 925–960 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B32 | 1500 L-Band SDL | SDL | — | 1452–1496 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n258 | 26 GHz mmWave | TDD | 24250–27500 | 24250–27500 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | single source1 |
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 launched3 |
| LTE-M | Commercial4 |
| NB-IoT | Commercial4 |
| 2G | By 2030-125 |
| 3G | Switched off (2021)6 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer), B20 (coverage layer). Missing B28 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer), B20 (coverage layer). Missing B28 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B8 (coverage layer), B28 (coverage layer). Missing the operator’s main band B20. Missing B7.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet (n78)
Sources
- C Frequency checker · Italy Kimovil · 2026-10-02
- C Vodafone (Italy): frequency bands, UMTS removed FrequencyCheck · 2026-10-02
- B 5G RedCap – April 2026 (42 operators in 27 markets; 14 commercial launches) GSA · 2026-04
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B Global 2G & 3G network closures, by country and operator (2026 update) Wireless Logic · 2026-10-04
- B 3G switch-off in Italy: Vodafone finished in February 2021, TIM on 15 October 2022; WindTre and Iliad later SosTariffe · 2023-09
