Claro - Ecuador

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Claro (Ecuador) uses 1 GSM band, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Claro (Ecuador). See the tables below for details.

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

Claro Ecuador is one of the major mobile networks operating in Ecuador. Here are some key details about the network:

  1. Coverage: Claro Ecuador offers extensive coverage across the country, including 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. Detailed coverage maps are available through the Opensignal app, which crowdsources data from users to provide real-world insights into network performance.

  2. Frequency Bands: The network uses a variety of frequency bands:

    • GSM: 850 MHz
    • UMTS: 1900 MHz (B2) and 850 MHz (B5)
    • LTE: 1700/2100 MHz (B4).

  3. Prepaid Services: Claro offers a range of prepaid services through its Claro Chip SIM card. These plans include free GB for social media apps, unlimited calls to Claro numbers, and text messages to local numbers. Promotions are available for different durations and data amounts, starting from $1 for 200 MB and up to $4 for 3 GB, including additional free GB for WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

  4. Customer Service: Users can activate promotions by sending a text message with the word "CLARO" to the number 5000. The Claro app is available for download on both Apple Store and Google Play Store to manage prepaid services, check balances, and more.

  5. Device Compatibility: Claro Ecuador supports a variety of devices, including those that are unlocked. Users can check device compatibility on the Claro website.

Overall, Claro Ecuador provides a robust mobile network experience with comprehensive coverage and a range of prepaid services to suit different needs.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
850 MHz GSM

Claro Ecuador uses the GSM 850 MHz frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Claro Ecuador uses the UMTS frequency band B2 (1900 MHz PCS). This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations. The uplink frequency range is from 1850 to 1910 MHz, and the downlink frequency range is from 1930 to 1990 MHz.
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Claro Ecuador uses the UMTS B5 (850 MHz) frequency band.

LTE

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

Claro Ecuador uses LTE band B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1). This frequency band supports both uploads and downloads. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.

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