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Network compatibility Moov Africa

Moov Africa is the unified brand of Maroc Telecom's subsidiaries across sub-Saharan Africa, operating in 16 countries. With over 80 million subscribers, Moov Africa is one of the continent's leading operators. This guide presents the 4G and 5G frequency bands deployed by Moov Africa to help you check your phone's compatibility.

Updated March 2026 · ~5 min read

Moov Africa frequency bands

Bands deployed by Moov Africa vary by country and local spectrum allocations. The table below shows the most commonly used bands across the Moov Africa network.

Technology	Band	Frequency	Primary use
4G LTE	B3	1800 MHz	Primary band, urban coverage
4G LTE	B7	2600 MHz	High capacity, dense areas
4G LTE	B8	900 MHz	Rural coverage, building penetration
5G NR	n78	3500 MHz	5G (rolling out in pilot countries)

Exact bands vary by country. Some subsidiaries also operate B1 (2100 MHz) or B20 (800 MHz) depending on locally allocated licences. Moov Africa maintains widely deployed 2G (900/1800 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz) networks.

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 Moov Africa bands

Your device should support at minimum B3 + B8 for proper 4G coverage on Moov Africa. Check the specific bands for your destination country.

Compatible smartphones for Moov Africa (4G)

These devices support the 4G bands commonly deployed by Moov Africa:

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

B3/B7/B8 + n78 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

B3/B7/B8 + n78 · A17 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A55

B3/B7/B8 · Exynos 1480

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

B3/B7/B8 + n78 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Pixel 8 Pro

B3/B7/B8 + n78 · Tensor G3

Samsung Galaxy A15

B3/B7/B8 · Helio G99 · Popular entry-level

Moov Africa network specifics

Maroc Telecom subsidiary

Moov Africa is the unified commercial brand of Maroc Telecom's subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. This affiliation brings the technical expertise and investment capacity of a major continental telecom group.

Present in 16 countries

Moov Africa operates in 16 African countries including Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali, Niger, Chad, Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Mauritania and Central African Republic. Each subsidiary adapts its network to local conditions.

Moov Money

The Moov Money mobile money service is a pillar of the Moov Africa offering. It enables money transfers, bill payments and merchant transactions, an essential service in markets where mobile money is the primary digital payment method.

Accelerated 4G expansion

Moov Africa is accelerating 4G deployment across its countries of operation, focusing on capital cities and secondary urban centres. The operator is investing in network modernization to meet the rapid growth of mobile data in Africa.

Frequently asked questions. Moov Africa

What 4G bands does Moov Africa use?

Moov Africa primarily uses three LTE bands: B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz). Deployment varies by country. Band B8 offers excellent rural coverage thanks to its low frequency.

Does Moov Africa offer 5G?

Moov Africa's 5G deployment is underway in select pilot countries. Band n78 (3500 MHz) is the primary 5G frequency target. Deployment timelines vary significantly by country and local spectrum licensing.

Will my phone work on Moov Africa?

For optimal 4G coverage, your device should support at minimum B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz). Band B8 is particularly important for rural coverage. Use our TAC Lookup tool to verify.

Is Moov Africa the same operator in all countries?

Moov Africa is the unified brand of Maroc Telecom's subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates in 16 countries including Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali, Niger, Chad and Ivory Coast. Each subsidiary runs its own network with potentially different bands.

Does Moov Africa offer mobile money?

Yes, Moov Africa offers Moov Money, its mobile money service enabling money transfers, bill payments and merchant transactions. This service is a strategic pillar in Africa, where mobile money is often the primary digital payment method.