Digicel - El Salvador
Digicel (El Salvador) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Digicel (El Salvador). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Digicel El Salvador offers a range of mobile network services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage in San Salvador. The company has a significant presence in the region, providing innovative technology to enhance mobile, home, and business experiences. Digicel's mobile network in El Salvador is part of a broader Caribbean and Latin American operation, with the company serving 25 markets worldwide.
In terms of performance, Opensignal reports indicate that Digicel shares the Video Experience award with Claro in El Salvador, with both operators scoring around 52.1-56.4 points on a 100-point scale. This is a notable improvement for Digicel, as it previously lagged behind Claro in video streaming quality. Digicel also shares the 4G Availability award with Claro and Tigo, with users spending a significant amount of time connected to a 4G signal, indicating robust network performance.
Digicel's mobile network experience in El Salvador has shown improvement over time, with the company making strides in video streaming and 4G availability. However, Claro remains a dominant force in the market, winning several awards outright or jointly with other operators. Despite this, Digicel's efforts have contributed to a more competitive mobile network landscape in El Salvador.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Digicel El Salvador uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates in the range of 880 MHz to 960 MHz for both uplink and downlink communications. The uplink frequency range is from 880 MHz to 915 MHz, and the downlink range is from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. This frequency band is part of the GSM standard used in various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. |
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM | Digicel El Salvador uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This band operates in the 1,850–1,910 MHz range for the uplink (mobile to base) and the 1,930–1,990 MHz range for the downlink (base to mobile). |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Digicel El Salvador uses the UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This frequency band was deployed in 2024. |
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | UMTS | Digicel El Salvador uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band is used for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | Digicel El Salvador uses LTE band B8 (900 MHz). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) added to Digicel El Salvador.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) added to Digicel El Salvador.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to Digicel El Salvador.
