Movistar - Guatemala

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

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Carrier website: http://www.movistar.com.gt/

Movistar Guatemala is a mobile network operator in Guatemala. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. Coverage: Movistar provides coverage for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in Guatemala City and other parts of the country. You can view the coverage map on nPerf.com to see the specific areas covered by each network type.

  2. Carrier Codes: The Movistar carrier in Guatemala is denoted by the codes 704 03. These codes are used to identify the network and are part of the Home Network Identifier (HNI).

  3. Ownership: Movistar Guatemala is owned by Telefónica, a major telecommunications provider that operates under the Movistar brand in several countries, including Spain and many Hispanic American countries.

  4. History: Movistar has a significant presence in Latin America, having been introduced in Spain in 1995 and expanding to other countries through the acquisition of BellSouth's mobile operations in South America. However, in Guatemala, Movistar has been acquired by América Móvil and now operates as Claro Guatemala.

  5. Market Presence: While Movistar is no longer an independent operator in Guatemala, it was once a major player in the country's telecommunications market. The merger with Claro has likely impacted the market dynamics, with Claro now being one of the two major network operators in Guatemala, along with Tigo Guatemala.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1900 MHz (PCS) GSM

Movistar Guatemala uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This deployment was initiated in 2014.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Movistar Guatemala uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This deployment occurred in 2014/5, when 4G/LTE services were launched on all three networks in Guatemala City and a few other towns.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

Movistar Guatemala uses LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) for its LTE services. This frequency band was deployed in 2014 in the capital city and some provincial capitals.

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