AT&T - Mexico
AT&T (Mexico) uses 3 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with AT&T (Mexico). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/03 - See latest updates
AT&T Mexico, formerly known as Iusacell and Nextel Mexico, is a subsidiary of AT&T and a major mobile network operator in Mexico. Here are the key points about its mobile network:
Coverage and Market Share
- Coverage: AT&T Mexico's mobile network is available in 90% of Mexico, serving 13% of the Mexican wireless market.
- Headquarters: Located in Mexico City.
Services
- Cellular Services: Provides cellular services to about 90% of Mexico's population.
- Additional Services: Offers local and long-distance telephony, messaging services, mobile television, and wireless broadband services.
History
- Mergers: In November 2014, AT&T acquired Iusacell for $2.5 billion, and in January 2015, it acquired Nextel Mexico for $1.875 billion.
- Network Expansion: AT&T invested $3 billion in Mexico between 2015 and 2018 to expand its high-speed mobile broadband coverage to 100 million people.
Network Details
- Network Technologies: Operates on 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, and is currently testing 5G NR. It has shut down its CDMA, IDEN, and GSM networks.
- Spectrum: Holds the largest amount of spectrum in the country, including frequencies such as 850 MHz CLR, 1.7/2.1 GHz AWS, 1.9 GHz PCS, and 2.6 GHz IMT-E.
International Roaming
- Mexico Coverage: AT&T customers with an unlimited plan can use talk, text, and data in Mexico without additional roaming charges.
- Data Speeds: Roaming may be at 2G speeds in Mexico.
Plans and Features
- Unlimited Plans: Offers various unlimited plans that include unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico, with some plans allowing for temporary speed reductions if the network is busy.
Overall, AT&T Mexico provides comprehensive mobile services to a significant portion of the Mexican population, with a strong focus on expanding its network capabilities and offering competitive plans for both domestic and international use.
Frequency Bands
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | UMTS | AT&T Mexico uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band for its network. This band is active and provides faster speeds compared to lower bands, primarily used in densely populated areas and urban centers to offload traffic and offer higher capacity for users. |
| B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | UMTS | AT&T Mexico uses the UMTS band B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) for its cellular services. This band provides a good balance between coverage and capacity, offering faster speeds than lower bands while still reaching a wide area. It is widely used in urban and suburban areas to support increased data demands. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | AT&T Mexico uses the UMTS B5 (850 MHz) frequency band. This band is active and supports HSPA and HSPA+ services, which are marketed as 4G. The deployment of this band is part of AT&T Mexico's strategy to provide high-speed mobile broadband coverage to a significant portion of the country. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | LTE | AT&T Mexico uses LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band was added to AT&T Mexico's network in 2024. |
| B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | LTE | AT&T Mexico uses the LTE B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) frequency band. This band is deployed to support the deployment of Mexico's first LTE-M network and the first North American LTE-M footprint. The LTE B4 band operates on 1700 MHz for the uplink and 2100 MHz for the downlink, providing a good balance between capacity, density, and penetration/range. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | AT&T Mexico uses LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was added to AT&T Mexico's network in 2024. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | AT&T Mexico uses LTE band B38 (TD 2600 MHz). This frequency band was added to AT&T Mexico's network in 2024. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
| LTE-A | 4G |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N38 (2600 MHz) | 5G NR | AT&T Mexico uses the 5G NR frequency band N38, which operates at 2600 MHz. This band is utilized for 5G deployments in Mexico. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | AT&T Mexico uses the 5G NR N78 frequency band, which operates at 3500 MHz. This deployment is part of their broader 5G rollout in Mexico, which initially focused on the 2.5 GHz band but has since expanded to include other frequency bands. The deployment of 5G NR N78 is aimed at enhancing network capabilities and providing better coverage and data speeds to users in Mexico. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency UMTS B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency UMTS B5 (850 MHz) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency LTE B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency LTE B7 (2600 MHz) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency 5G NR N38 (2600 MHz) added to AT&T Mexico.
- 2024/08/03 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to AT&T Mexico.
