Claro - Colombia

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Claro (Colombia) uses 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Claro (Colombia). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.claro.com.co/

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

Claro Colombia is a major telecommunications operator in Colombia, owned by the Mexican group América Móvil. It is the largest provider of mobile phone services in the country, with a significant market share. Here are some key points about Claro Colombia's mobile network:

  1. Formation and Ownership:

    • Claro Colombia was formed on June 26, 2012, through the merger of Comcel, previously Colombia's largest mobile phone operator, and Telmex, another América Móvil subsidiary.

  2. Coverage:

    • Claro Colombia offers extensive coverage across various regions in Colombia, including major cities like Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cúcuta, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Ibagué, Bello, Pasto, Manizales, Neiva, and Soledad.

  3. Network Technologies:

    • Claro Colombia supports multiple network technologies:
      • 2G: Operates on GSM bands 850 and 1900 (PCS).
      • 3G: Operates on UMTS band B2 (1900 PCS).
      • 4G: Operates on LTE band B7 (2600).
      • 5G: Has deployed Colombia's largest 5G network, enhancing its high-speed internet capabilities.

  4. Performance and Reliability:

    • The network coverage and performance data are collected from user tests conducted by the nPerf app, which provides comprehensive maps of Claro Colombia's 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage.

  5. Services and Features:

    • Claro offers a range of services, including high-speed internet, social media access, video streaming, and online gaming, ensuring users can enjoy a seamless mobile experience.

Overall, Claro Colombia's mobile network is well-established and widely used, providing a robust and reliable service to its subscribers across the country.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Claro Colombia uses the UMTS band B2 (1900 MHz PCS). This band was deployed in April 2008.
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Claro Colombia uses the UMTS band B5 (850 MHz). This band was added to Claro Colombia on August 5, 2024.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Claro Colombia uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was deployed in 2013 as part of the initial rollout of 4G/LTE services in the country.
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

Claro Colombia uses LTE band B2 (1900 MHz PCS). This frequency band was added to Claro Colombia on August 5, 2024.
B5 (850 MHz) LTE

Claro Colombia uses LTE band B5 (850 MHz). This frequency band was deployed in 2024.
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Claro Colombia uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its 4G LTE network. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, utilizing Full-Duplex Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) mode. The uplink frequency range is 703–748 MHz, and the downlink frequency range is 758–803 MHz. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. It is widely used by public mobile operators for LTE network deployments due to its excellent propagation characteristics, which allow signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N28 (700 MHz) 5G NR

Claro Colombia uses the 5G NR frequency band N28, which operates at 700 MHz. This band provides excellent range and building penetration due to its propagation characteristics. The deployment of this frequency band was part of the first stage of Colombia's largest 5G network deployment, which was completed in June 2024. The deployment covered over 1,000 sites across the nation and included base stations, high-capacity Massive MIMO antennas, and remote radio head (RRH) solutions from Nokia's AirScale portfolio.
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Claro Colombia uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which covers the 3500 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz 5G band or C-band 5G. The n78 band is popular due to its relatively common availability and the ability to offer high capacity throughput with large channel widths. Claro Colombia has deployed this band as part of its 5G network, which was completed in the first stage of its deployment, covering over 1,000 sites across the nation.

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