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du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company / EITC) is the second telecom operator in the United Arab Emirates, offering mobile, fixed Internet and TV services. Present in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and all emirates, du has launched its commercial 5G network. This guide lists the 4G and 5G frequency bands used by du.

Updated March 2026 · ~5 min read

du (EITC) frequency bands in the UAE

du operates a frequency portfolio covering low bands (indoor penetration), mid bands (coverage/throughput balance) and high bands (dense area capacity), with a rapidly expanding 5G network.

Technology	Band	Frequency	Primary use
4G LTE	B1	2100 MHz	Urban coverage, capacity
4G LTE	B3	1800 MHz	Primary band, extended coverage
4G LTE	B7	2600 MHz	High capacity, dense areas
4G LTE	B20	800 MHz	Indoor and extended coverage
4G LTE	B40	2300 MHz TDD	Supplemental capacity in dense areas
5G NR	n77	3700 MHz	5G high throughput
5G NR	n78	3500 MHz	Primary 5G, high throughput

du also holds 2G (900/1800 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz) spectrum, still active in the UAE.

How to check your phone's compatibility

Find your IMEI

Dial *#06# on your phone. The first 8 digits form the TAC (Type Allocation Code) that identifies your model.

Look up supported bands

Enter your IMEI or TAC in our TAC Lookup tool to get the list of frequency bands supported by your device.

Compare with du bands

Your device should support at minimum B3 + B20 for proper 4G coverage. For 5G, bands n77 or n78 are required.

Compatible smartphones for du (4G + 5G)

These devices support the 4G and 5G bands used by du in the UAE:

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

B1/B3/B7/B20/B40 + n77/n78 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

B1/B3/B7/B20 + n77/n78 · A17 Pro

Google Pixel 8 Pro

B1/B3/B7/B20 + n78 · Tensor G3

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

B1/B3/B7/B20/B40 + n77/n78 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

OnePlus 12

B1/B3/B7/B20/B40 + n77/n78 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Samsung Galaxy A55

B1/B3/B7/B20 + n78 · Exynos 1480

du network specifics

VoLTE & VoWiFi

du offers VoLTE and VoWiFi (WiFi calling) in the UAE, providing HD call quality and better coverage inside buildings.

UAE coverage

du covers all 7 emirates with an extensive 4G network and a 5G deployment centred on Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 4G coverage reaches over 99% of the population.

eSIM & tourist plans

du supports eSIM and offers special data plans for tourists, available for activation at Dubai airport or online, with 4G/5G data included.

FWA & fixed broadband

du offers fixed wireless broadband solutions (FWA) over 4G and 5G, providing high-speed Internet access in areas not covered by fibre.

Frequently asked questions, du

What 4G bands does du (EITC) use in the UAE?

du uses LTE bands B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), B20 (800 MHz) and B40 (2300 MHz TDD). B3 is the primary coverage band, while B7 and B40 provide capacity in dense urban areas like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Is my phone compatible with du 5G?

To use du 5G, your device must support bands n77 (3700 MHz) or n78 (3500 MHz). Dial *#06# to get your IMEI, then use our TAC Lookup tool to check which bands your phone model supports.

Will a European phone work on du?

Most European phones work well on du since bands B1, B3, B7 and B20 are commonly shared. Band B40 (2300 MHz TDD) is less common on European models but is not essential for basic coverage.

Does du offer VoLTE?

Yes, du has deployed VoLTE and VoWiFi in the UAE. These technologies enable HD-quality calls without falling back to 2G/3G, with reduced call setup times.