Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) is a leading mobile GSM/UMTS/LTE operator based in Latvia. The company was established on January 2, 1992, making it the first mobile network operator in the country. Initially, LMT operated as an NMT system operator but expanded to include a GSM network in January 1995. In the summer of 1999, the company's license was extended to allow use of the 1800 MHz range, further strengthening its position in the telecommunications sector. LMT is currently the largest telecommunications service provider in Latvia, with a substantial client base. The company is owned by SIA Latvijas mobilais telefons, which recently acquired the data transmission network and IT security solutions company, SIA Santa Monica Networks. This acquisition, completed in October 2021, has further expanded LMT's reach in the telecommunications industry. The company's growth strategy has included the successful acquisition of 700 MHz frequency bands in several rounds of auctions held in Latvia in December 2021.
Alias
Latvijas Mobilais Telefons
Country
Latvia
Type
Network Operator
LMT logo

3G Network

The company launched its 3G network over B1 (2100 MHz) in August 2006. U900 was launched November 2009. The entire network was upgraded to DC-HSPA+ in April 2011.

Network Frequency Band Status
B1 (2100 MHz)
Active
B8 (900 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

The company launched its 4G network in May 2011 over the B3 (1800 MHz) band, later adding B7 (2600 MHz) in November 2014. B20 was added in July 2015.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
B3 (1800 MHz)
10
Active
B7 (2600 MHz)
10
Active
B20 (800 MHz)
10
Active
B32 (1500 MHz SDL)
20
Active
B38 (2600 MHz)
20
Active
B40 (2300 MHz)
20
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

LMT commercially launched its 5G network in September 2021 using mid-band 3.5 GHz spectrum. The company was also awarded 5G spectrum in the 700 and 1500 MHz bands.

Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
n78 (3500 MHz)
100
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 5G Network
Launch