Altán Redes - Mexico

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Altán Redes (Mexico) uses 2 LTE bands and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Altán Redes (Mexico). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.altanredes.com/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Altán Redes is a Mexican public-private initiative aimed at expanding mobile communications coverage in remote areas of Mexico. Here are key points about the network:

  1. Network Overview:

    • Red Compartida is the official name of the network, which is a wholesale mobile network designed to provide infrastructure to mobile operators and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) rather than directly to consumers.
    • The network operates on the 700 MHz spectrum and offers 4G-LTE and 5G services to over 92.2% of the population.

  2. Coverage and Rollout:

    • The network was initially launched in March 2018 with the goal of providing coverage to 50% of the population by 2020.
    • As of December 2022, the network had reached 69.58% of the population with its 4.5G coverage.
    • Altán Redes has been granted an extension until January 2028 to meet its coverage target of 92.2% of the population due to material and economic impediments.

  3. Financial Challenges:

    • Altán Redes faced financial difficulties and was declared insolvent in November 2021. The company exited bankruptcy protection in November 2022 with the help of a state bailout.
    • The Mexican Development Bank contributed $161 million of a $388 million credit line to support the company.

  4. Operational Model:

    • The network operates on a wholesale basis, providing access to mobile operators and MVNOs who then offer services to consumers.
    • This model aims to reduce the cost of building a mobile network and facilitate entry of new providers into the Mexican market.

  5. Performance and User Experience:

    • According to Opensignal, users connected to Altán Redes experienced slower 4G download speeds compared to the national average but faster 4G upload speeds.
    • Users reported a poor experience when playing multiplayer mobile games over 4G connections, with delays and lack of immediate feedback.

  6. Partnerships and Impact:

    • Altán Redes has over 112 clients offering services to five million end users as of December 2022.
    • Despite challenges, the network has been gaining customers, covering over 70% of the population and more than 12,000 localities with between 250 and 5,000 inhabitants.

Overall, Altán Redes faces significant challenges in meeting its coverage targets and improving user experience, but it remains a crucial initiative for expanding mobile communications in Mexico.

Frequency Bands

LTE

Name Interface Description
B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) LTE

Altán Redes in Mexico uses frequency band LTE B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1). The deployment date for this band is not specified in the provided information.
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Altán Redes Mexico uses the LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) frequency band for its nationwide network. The deployment of this network began in 2017 as part of the Red Compartida project, which aims to provide wireless broadband to 92% of the population in Mexico. The project utilizes the 700 MHz frequency band, which requires fewer sites to achieve wider coverage, generating operational efficiencies. The total investment for the project is over USD $7 billion over nine years, financed by international and local investors.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N28 (700 MHz) 5G NR

Altán Redes Mexico uses the 5G NR frequency band N28, which operates in the 700 MHz spectrum. This band covers frequencies from 703 to 803 MHz, with the uplink ranging from 703 to 748 MHz and the downlink ranging from 758 to 803 MHz. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz and has excellent range and building penetration due to its propagation characteristics.

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