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=== Networks ===
=== Networks ===
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM GSM]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">-900 MHz (</span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPRS GPRS]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">, </span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced_Data_Rates_for_GSM_Evolution EDGE]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">)</span>
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There are currently three mobile operators in Zambia:
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">2100 MHz </span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS UMTS]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">, </span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC-HSPA%2B DC-HSPA+]
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* MTN
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* Airtel
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* Zamtel
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In Zambia the networks operate on following frequencies: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM GSM]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">-900 MHz (</span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPRS GPRS]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">, </span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced_Data_Rates_for_GSM_Evolution EDGE]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">) </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">2100 MHz </span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS UMTS]<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22.4px;">, </span>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC-HSPA%2B DC-HSPA+].
=== SIM Registration ===
=== SIM Registration ===
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Since 2011 it is mandatory to register the SIM card. This means, you need to bring your passport and write down your hotel address. SIM Card number and IMEI number will be recorded as well. To check the registration status of your SIM, dial *101#. It is possible you may get approached to buy a pre-registered SIM card. This is illegal and the Zambian government is actively prosecuting those that sell pre-activated SIM cards. If the asking-price of a SIM card is without balance is more than 5 Kwacha, this should treated with suspicion. More info about SIM registration: [http://www.zicta.zm/Views/NewsArticles/Selling%20and%20buying%20of%20pre-registered%20SIM%20cards%202015.htm ZICTA]
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Since 2011 it is mandatory to register the SIM card. This means, you need to bring your passport and write down your hotel address. SIM Card number and IMEI number will be recorded as well. To check the registration status of your SIM, dial *101#. A sample of a registration form can be found [http://www.mtnzambia.com/images/ZICTA_Form2.pdf here]. It is possible you may get approached to buy a pre-registered SIM card. This is illegal and the Zambian government is actively prosecuting those that sell pre-activated SIM cards. If the asking-price of a SIM card is without balance is more than 5 Kwacha, this should treated with suspicion. More info about SIM registration: [http://www.zicta.zm/Views/NewsArticles/Selling%20and%20buying%20of%20pre-registered%20SIM%20cards%202015.htm ZICTA]
==MTN==
==MTN==
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MTN is the largest network in Zambia. For their data they claim download speeds of up to 42 Mbps.
MTN is the largest network in Zambia. For their data they claim download speeds of up to 42 Mbps.
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Availability
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=== Availability ===
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SIM Cards are available at [http://mtnzambia.com/personal/support/colum-1/mtn-connect-stores.html MTN Connect Stores], of which there is one at the Airport in Lusaka and cost 5 Kwacha. V
To top-up dial *113*Vouchercode#. To check your balance dial *114#. If you are roaming you can buy a local voucher and top up dialling *222*Vouchercode#.
To top-up dial *113*Vouchercode#. To check your balance dial *114#. If you are roaming you can buy a local voucher and top up dialling *222*Vouchercode#.
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The default plan activated is MTN Call per Second. Other call plans are available as well. The default rate for data in all these plans is 1.05 K per MB.
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=== Browse 4eva ===
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A cheaper data rate can be booked by dialling *340*2#. The rate of 1.05 per MB will then be reduced to 0.03 K per MB when the initial 5K has been reached. The reduced rated applies then to subsequent MB's with a maximum of 1 GB per day.
=== Data-only bundles ===
=== Data-only bundles ===