LIME - Barbados
LIME (Barbados) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with LIME (Barbados). See the tables below for details.
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LIME Barbados, formerly known as Cable & Wireless, is a telecommunications company that operates in Barbados. It is part of the larger LIME network, which spans across several Caribbean islands. LIME offers a range of services including international and domestic voice telephone services, data/IP services such as ADSL, Frame, or ISDN, and mobile/Wireless services including 3G and 4G across smartphone platforms like Samsung and Apple.
In Barbados, LIME operates under the mobile network code 342 600. The company has been involved in various community initiatives, such as investing in major carnivals and launching the LIME Green campaign to reduce carbon footprint and provide access to computers and internet for children.
However, it's important to note that LIME Barbados has been rebranded as FLOW as of May 2016, following a merger with Columbus Communications and a decision to retire the LIME name due to customer service perception issues.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM | LIME Barbados uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This band operates in the 1,850–1,910 MHz range for the uplink and the 1,930–1,990 MHz range for the downlink. The GSM 1900 MHz band was introduced in 1995 to support the growing demand for mobile services. It is primarily used in the United States but is also utilized in Barbados. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | LIME Barbados uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date is unknown. |
