Digitel - Venezuela

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

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Carrier website: http://www.digitel.com.ve/

Digitel Venezuela is a significant mobile network operator in Venezuela, known for its extensive coverage and technological advancements. Here are some key points about Digitel:

  1. Coverage and Expansion:

    • Digitel initially covered only the central region of Venezuela, reaching about 44% of the population. However, through a merger with other GSM networks in 2006, it expanded to cover the entire country.
    • By the end of 2013, Digitel had deployed a 4G/LTE network in major cities like Caracas, Maracay, and Valencia.

  2. Technological Advancements:

    • Digitel was the first operator in Venezuela to deploy a GSM network and to introduce a per-second charging scheme.
    • In 2010, it introduced a 3G/WCDMA network, which became the fastest provider in the country despite its slow growth.
    • By 2013, Digitel had also launched a 4G/LTE network, further enhancing its data transmission capabilities.

  3. Performance Metrics:

    • According to Tutela's report, Digitel's 4G network delivered the fastest average download speeds in Venezuela, thanks to its extensive 4G coverage. While Movistar had the fastest 4G speeds in areas where it was available, Digitel's broader 4G deployment gave it the edge in combined 3G and 4G download speeds.
    • Digitel also had the lowest latency among the three major operators, with an average latency of 51.3 ms over 4G and 124.6 ms over 3G.

  4. Recent Developments:

    • In June 2024, Digitel began conducting 5G Fixed Wireless Internet (FWA) service trials in the states of Nueva Esparta and Barinas. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity and browsing experiences in remote and rural areas, bridging the digital divide.

  5. Customer Base and Growth:

    • Digitel surpassed 3 million subscribers early in 2007 and remains one of the top mobile operators in Venezuela, currently placed third behind CANTV's Movilnet and Telefonica's Movistar.

Overall, Digitel Venezuela has made significant strides in expanding its network coverage and technological capabilities, positioning itself as a major player in the country's telecommunications landscape.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Digitel Venezuela uses the UMTS frequency band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band was deployed in 2007.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Digitel Venezuela uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE network. This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands for LTE deployments globally, supporting both FDD and TDD configurations. It is particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America, facilitating international roaming for mobile broadband services. Digitel deployed its LTE network using this band, becoming the first operator in Venezuela to offer LTE capabilities in major cities such as Caracas, Maracay, and Valencia.

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Digitel Venezuela uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. It was deployed in 2007 when Digitel deployed its UMTS network on its existing 900 MHz spectrum.

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