Vodafone Qatar (Qatar): 4G and 5G bands
Vodafone Qatar (Qatar) runs 4G on B3, B7, B20; B20 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not launched; 3G: closed by 31 dec 2025 under the cra decision; 2G: still running (no shutdown decision found).
Check your module in Qatar
Results cover the 2 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
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 list3 |
| NB-IoT | Not in GSMA list3 |
| 2G | Still running (no shutdown decision found)1 |
| 3G | Closed by 31 Dec 2025 under the CRA decision4 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B3, B7, B20 (coverage layer).
Supports B3, B7, B20 (coverage layer).
Supports B3. Missing B20 (coverage layer), B7.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet (n78)
Sources
- C Frequency checker: Qatar (operator coverage) Kimovil · 2026-09
- B Vodafone Qatar: LTE on B20 (2014), B3 and B7 (2015); n78 commercial August 2018 Powertec · 2026
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B CRA mandates the end of 3G in Qatar by 31 December 2025; import of 2G/3G-only phones banned Gulf Times · 2024-08-19
