Aliv - Bahamas
Aliv (Bahamas) uses 1 UMTS band and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Aliv (Bahamas). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Aliv Bahamas is a telecommunications brand in the Bahamas, operated by NewCo15Limited, which is 48.25% owned by Cable Bahamas and 51.75% by the Bahamian public. Here are some key points about the Aliv Bahamas mobile network:
Networks:
- Aliv operates two networks: an ultra-modern 4G LTE network and a 3G WCDMA/HSPA+ network. Both networks are optimized for superior consumer experience, with every site equipped with 4G LTE technology.
Coverage:
- Aliv provides coverage on various islands, including New Providence, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Central Abaco, parts of Exuma, and parts of Eleuthera. The network supports LTE Advanced in certain areas through carrier aggregation, enhancing user speed.
Roaming:
- Aliv has a roaming agreement with BTC Bahamas, allowing customers to use their phones when out of range of the primary provider's cellular tower but within range of the roaming provider's tower. Roaming may or may not incur charges, but customers of either provider do not incur roaming charges between the two networks.
Services:
- Aliv offers a range of services, including video calls using applications like Facetime, Skype, and Google Hangouts, as well as instant messaging and voice and video calling via WhatsApp. The network supports both 919 and 911 emergency numbers.
Handsets and Plans:
- Aliv offers a variety of cutting-edge smartphones at its retail locations. The network also provides different plans, including an unlimited data plan limited to 300GB for $120, which is popular among cruisers and travelers.
Customer Experience:
- Aliv has been noted for its reliability, especially during natural disasters like Hurricane Dorian. The network is designed with sufficient capacity to support a large number of subscribers, ensuring a better user experience.
Overall, Aliv Bahamas provides comprehensive mobile network services with a focus on reliability and superior consumer experience.
Frequency Bands
UMTS
Name | Interface | Description |
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B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Aliv Bahamas uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz). This band was deployed in November 2016. |
LTE
Name | Interface | Description |
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B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | LTE | Aliv Bahamas uses LTE Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) for its network. This band provides a good balance between coverage and capacity, offering faster speeds than other bands. It was deployed in March 2018. |
B13 (700 MHz c) | LTE | Aliv Bahamas uses LTE frequency band B13 (700 MHz c). This band operates in the frequency range of 777-787 MHz for the uplink and 746-756 MHz for the downlink. The deployment date for this band is not specified in the available information. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B5 (850 MHz) added to Aliv Bahamas.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) added to Aliv Bahamas.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B13 (700 MHz c) added to Aliv Bahamas.