Movistar - Ecuador

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Movistar (Ecuador) uses 1 GSM band, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Movistar (Ecuador). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.movistar.com.ec/

Movistar Ecuador is a major telecommunications provider in Ecuador, owned by Telefónica. It offers a range of mobile services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Here are some key points about Movistar Ecuador's mobile network:

  1. Coverage Maps:

    • Movistar Ecuador's coverage can be viewed on nPerf.com, which provides detailed maps of their 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks across Ecuador and specifically in Quito.
    • Opensignal also provides detailed coverage maps for Movistar Ecuador, allowing users to see the availability and performance of their network.

  2. Frequency Bands:

    • Movistar Ecuador uses the following frequency bands:
      • 1 GSM band (850 MHz)
      • 2 UMTS bands (B2: 1900 PCS and B5: 850 MHz)
      • 1 LTE band (B2: 1900 PCS).

  3. Network Performance:

    • The network performance can be measured using the Opensignal app, which crowdsources data from users to provide real-world insights into network speeds and availability.

  4. History and Operations:

    • Movistar Ecuador was formerly known as CelularPower and BellSouth. It operates under the Movistar brand, which is widely recognized in Hispanic American countries.

  5. Subscribers and Services:

    • Movistar Ecuador has a significant number of subscribers, offering a variety of services including landline, broadband, mobile services, and pay television (Movistar Plus+).

Overall, Movistar Ecuador provides comprehensive mobile network services with robust coverage and a wide range of frequency bands, making it a prominent player in the country's telecommunications market.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
850 MHz GSM

Movistar Ecuador uses the GSM 850 MHz frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Movistar Ecuador uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for both UMTS and LTE services. The deployment of this band is part of the country's 3G and 4G network expansion, which has been ongoing since the early 2000s.
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Movistar Ecuador uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz). This band was deployed in 2007.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

Movistar Ecuador uses LTE band B2 (1900 MHz PCS). This frequency band is primarily used for supplementary carrier capacity and is also deployed in some areas for quick 2G to LTE conversions.

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