Movistar - Colombia

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Movistar (Colombia) uses 3 LTE bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Movistar (Colombia). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.movistar.co/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Movistar Colombia is a major telecommunications provider in Colombia, owned by Telefónica. It operates under the Movistar brand, which is one of the largest providers of landline, broadband, mobile services, and pay television in Spain and several Hispanic American countries.

Key Points About Movistar Colombia:

  • Coverage: Movistar Colombia has extensive coverage across the country, with a presence in over 1,120 municipalities with 4G LTE mobile telephony, 240 with fixed broadband, and 70 with fiber optics.
  • Customer Base: As of the first quarter of 2024, Movistar Colombia has a customer base of 24.4 million, including 20.7 million mobile lines, 1.5 million broadband customers (1.3 million with fiber), 841,000 pay TV subscribers (758,000 with IPTV), and 1.4 million fixed lines in service.
  • 5G Deployment: Movistar Colombia has begun deploying 5G technology, making it the first operator to roll out this technology in the country. The deployment aims to cover major cities and has been in the works since 2020, with several pilots conducted and more than 50 devices expected to be approved for the new technology.
  • Network Coverage: Detailed coverage maps for Movistar Colombia’s 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks are available through various sources such as nPerf and Opensignal, which provide real-world data collected from users.

Movistar Colombia plays a significant role in the digital economy of the country, offering a wide range of digital solutions for both individuals and businesses.

Frequency Bands

LTE

Name Interface Description
B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) LTE

Movistar Colombia uses LTE Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1). This band was deployed on August 5, 2024.
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

Movistar Colombia uses the LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band for its 4G services. This band was deployed in August 2024.
B5 (850 MHz) LTE

Movistar Colombia uses the LTE band B5 (850 MHz). This frequency band was added to Movistar Colombia on August 5, 2024.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Movistar Colombia uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band was added to Movistar Colombia's network on August 5, 2024.
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Movistar Colombia uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz). This band is deployed for use in their network.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N28 (700 MHz) 5G NR

Movistar Colombia is using the 5G NR N28 frequency band, which covers the 703 to 803 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the APT 700 MHz 5G band. The n28 band is known for its excellent range and building penetration due to its propagation characteristics. Movistar Colombia has begun deploying 5G technology, making it the first operator to roll out the technology in the country. The deployment is expected to be operational in the coming weeks in Colombia’s main cities.
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Movistar Colombia is using the 5G NR N78 frequency band, which spans 3300 to 3800 MHz. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz band. The deployment of this technology began in the coming weeks, with the aim of making it available in Colombia's main urban areas.

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