Movistar - Chile
Movistar (Chile) uses 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Movistar (Chile). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates
Movistar Chile is a major telecommunications provider in Chile, offering a range of services including mobile, landline, broadband, and pay television. Here are some key points about Movistar Chile's mobile network:
Video Experience: According to Opensignal's 2022 report, Movistar users had the best available experience when streaming mobile video over 5G networks in Chile, with a score of 75.5 points on a 100-point scale. This places Movistar at the top in terms of video streaming quality.
Availability: Movistar and WOM share the Availability award, with statistically tied scores of 97.3-97.5%. This indicates that users on these networks spend less time connected to 2G or without a mobile signal, reflecting a higher availability of 3G or better connections.
Games Experience: Movistar, along with Claro, Entel, and WOM, are joint winners of the Games Experience award. This means that users on these networks have a similar experience when playing multiplayer mobile games, with scores ranging from 50.4 to 52.2 points on a 100-point scale.
5G Upload Speed: Movistar's 5G upload speed is measured in Mbps (Megabits per second), but specific speeds are not provided in the report. However, it is noted that Movistar users experience the best available upload speeds on 5G networks.
Coverage: Movistar's coverage map shows the areas where users can obtain mobile service with 3G or better connectivity. The map is updated hourly for coverage and every 15 minutes for speed data, providing a comprehensive view of network performance.
Customer Issues: There have been reports of issues with eSIMs using Movistar's network, particularly with 4G connectivity. Users have experienced difficulties with data and text services, which have been attributed to deprioritized data purchased in bulk by eSIM providers like Airalo.
Overall, Movistar Chile offers robust mobile network services, particularly in terms of video streaming and availability. However, there are some reported issues with eSIMs and 4G connectivity.
Frequency Bands
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | UMTS | Movistar Chile uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. The deployment date for this band is not specified. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Movistar Chile uses the UMTS band B5 (850 MHz). |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Movistar Chile uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment date for this band is June 2018. |
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | LTE | Movistar Chile uses LTE band B2 (1900 MHz PCS) for its LTE network. This band is deployed for LTE operations. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Movistar Chile uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its 4G LTE network. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. Movistar Chile started deploying LTE services on the 700 MHz band and introduced 4.5G carrier aggregation technology starting in the second half of 2017. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | Movistar Chile uses LTE Band 38 (TD 2600 MHz) for its LTE network. This band operates within the frequency range of 2570 – 2620 MHz and has a bandwidth of 50 MHz. It uses the Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. The deployment of this band for Movistar Chile is not specified in the provided information. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Movistar Chile uses the 5G NR frequency band N28, which operates in the 700 MHz range. This band covers frequencies from 703 to 803 MHz, with the uplink ranging from 703 to 748 MHz and the downlink ranging from 758 to 803 MHz. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz and has a duplex spacing of 55 MHz. Movistar Chile has deployed this band, with the deployment details indicating that the company has started using the 700 MHz band for 5G services. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Movistar Chile uses the 5G NR N78 frequency band, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz 5G band or C-band 5G. It is known for its relatively common availability and is often used for high-capacity throughput. The n78 band supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 to 100 MHz, making it suitable for large channel widths and high capacity requirements. Movistar Chile has deployed this frequency band to enhance its 5G network capabilities, particularly in terms of video streaming and availability. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) removed from Movistar Chile.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) added to Movistar Chile.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Movistar Chile.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) added to Movistar Chile.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Movistar Chile.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Movistar Chile.
