MTN (South Africa): 4G and 5G bands
MTN (South Africa) runs 4G on B3, with no band below 1 GHz. 5G bands: —. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not found; 3G: by 2026-12; 2G: by 2027-12.
Check your module in South Africa
Results cover the 4 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-checked1 |
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| B8 | 900 E-GSM | FDD | 880–915 | 925–960 | coverage layer | single source2 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
Our dongles on this network
Supports B3.
Supports B3.
Supports B3.
5G: No common 5G band
Sources
- C Frequency checker · South Africa Kimovil · 2026-10-03
- C Mobile networks in South Africa: technologies and bands by operator MobilityArena · 2026-10-04
- B Global 2G & 3G network closures, by country and operator (2026 update) Wireless Logic · 2026-10-04
