LIME - Jamaica

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

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Carrier website: http://www.lime.com/

LIME Jamaica, formerly known as Cable & Wireless Jamaica, is a telecommunications company that has been a significant player in Jamaica's mobile network landscape. Here are some key points about LIME Jamaica's mobile network:

  1. History and Rebranding:

    • LIME Jamaica was part of Cable & Wireless Communications, which rebranded its operations in the Caribbean under the LIME name in 2008. The company operated under the bmobile brand from 2003 until the rebranding.
    • In 2015, the parent company decided to adopt the brand name FLOW for its consumer-facing business, replacing the LIME name. The LIME name was fully discontinued by May 2016.

  2. Services:

    • LIME Jamaica offered a range of services including international and domestic voice telephone services, data/IP services, and mobile/wireless services including 3G and 4G across smartphone platforms like Samsung and Apple.
    • The company also provided satellite-based communications and television services for select countries.

  3. Network Coverage and Performance:

    • LIME Jamaica used 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band for its mobile network.
    • The company had extensive coverage, especially in urban areas, and made significant investments in fiber-optic and network expansion.
    • By early 2020, Flow Jamaica, which was the successor to LIME, claimed its LTE network covered 95% of the Jamaican population.

  4. Competition and Market Position:

    • LIME Jamaica operated in a competitive market alongside Digicel Jamaica, which was the largest mobile competitor.
    • Flow Jamaica, the successor to LIME, was recognized for its fast data speeds and customer-centric plans, making it a preferred choice for users prioritizing data speed and stability.

  5. Environmental and Corporate Citizenship:

    • Cable & Wireless Jamaica, the parent company, has an enviable record of corporate citizenship, supporting various Jamaican health, sports, and inner-city development initiatives.

In summary, LIME Jamaica was a prominent player in Jamaica's mobile network landscape, offering a range of services and making significant investments in network expansion. The company's rebranding to FLOW in 2015 marked a transition towards a new brand identity aimed at improving customer perception and service quality.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1900 MHz (PCS) GSM

LIME Jamaica uses GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) for its cellular network. This frequency band is active and supports GSM, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, and LTE services. The deployment of this band is part of LIME's broader network expansion, which includes the use of other frequency bands such as GSM 850 MHz and UMTS 1900 MHz.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

LIME Jamaica uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations. The specific frequency ranges for this band are 1850 – 1910 MHz for the uplink and 1930 – 1990 MHz for the downlink.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B5 (850 MHz) LTE

LIME Jamaica uses LTE Band 5 (850 MHz) for its LTE network. This band was deployed in 2016 as part of the company's 4G/LTE rollout in the Kingston Metropolitan Area. The deployment was later expanded to other areas such as Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

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