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Fullmóvil (Costa Rica) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Fullmóvil (Costa Rica). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.fullmovil.cr/

Fullmóvil is a mobile network operator in Costa Rica that aims to provide services to local customers. Here are some key points about Fullmóvil:

  1. History and Purpose: Fullmóvil was established in 2011 as a competitor to the state-owned ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad), which has been operating in Costa Rica since 1949. Fullmóvil's goal is to offer services specifically tailored to the needs of Costa Rican customers, positioning itself as a "Tico operator for Tico customers".

  2. Coverage: Fullmóvil offers 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage in various regions of Costa Rica, including San José and Cot. The network provides comprehensive mobile coverage, ensuring that users can access high-speed data and voice services across different areas.

  3. Frequency Bands: Fullmóvil operates on specific frequency bands, including GSM, UMTS, and LTE. The network uses the 1800 MHz GSM band, the 2100 MHz and 850 MHz UMTS bands, and the 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz LTE bands.

  4. Prepaid Services: Fullmóvil has announced plans to stop offering prepaid services, indicating a shift in their business strategy or operational focus.

Overall, Fullmóvil is a significant player in the Costa Rican mobile market, offering a range of services and coverage to its customers.


Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Fullmóvil Costa Rica uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band was deployed in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard into the 1800 MHz frequency range.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Fullmóvil Costa Rica uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz).

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G
HSDPA 3.5G

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