Movistar - Panama

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

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

Movistar Panama is a major mobile network operator in Panama, offering a range of services including GSM, UMTS, and LTE connectivity. Here are some key details about their mobile network:

  1. Frequency Bands:

    • GSM: Movistar Panama uses the 850 MHz band.
    • UMTS: They operate on the 1900 MHz (B2) and 850 MHz (B5) bands.
    • LTE: The network supports the 700 MHz (B28) band.

  2. Coverage:

    • Movistar provides extensive coverage along the Pan-American Highway and in some mountain areas. Within Panama City, coverage is comprehensive, but it decreases significantly in rural areas and smaller towns.
    • According to nPerf, Movistar's coverage map shows 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage across various regions in Panama.

  3. Pricing and Plans:

    • Movistar offers a variety of plans, including a $27.00 monthly plan that includes unlimited data, 250 minutes, and 100 SMS. This plan also comes with the option to choose a free smartphone.

  4. Comparison with Other Providers:

    • While Movistar offers faster internet speeds and good coverage along major highways and in mountain areas, it may not be as reliable in rural regions compared to +Movil, which is considered the best provider for mobile internet coverage in Panama.

Overall, Movistar Panama provides a robust mobile network with good coverage in urban areas and along major routes, making it a reliable choice for mobile communication in the country.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
850 MHz GSM

Movistar Panama uses the GSM 850 MHz frequency band.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

Movistar Panama uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for downlink (DL) operations in the 1900 MHz range.
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Movistar Panama uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz). This band is deployed for UMTS operations.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Movistar Panama uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency 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. It is widely used by public mobile operators for LTE network deployments and also utilized for public safety communications in the United States.

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