Personal - Argentina
Personal (Argentina) uses 1 GSM band, 2 UMTS bands, 3 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Personal (Argentina). See the tables below for details.
Check device compatibilityCarrier website: http://www.personal.com.ar/
Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Personal is Argentina's second-largest mobile phone service provider, operating under the brand Telecom Personal S.A. It was launched in 1995 as a mobile service provider and later absorbed Telecom's Fibertel and Cablevisión subsidiaries in 2021, combining broadband and mobile internet services under one brand.
Key Features and Performance
Network Coverage: Personal is considered the best and fastest mobile network in Argentina. It offers good coverage in Buenos Aires city and major tourist points like Patagonia and Ushuaia. In the North of Argentina, Personal and Claro have similar performance, while in Patagonia, Claro is the winner.
Speeds: Personal has average download speeds of 22.1 Mbps, significantly higher than Claro's 20 Mbps and Movistar's 14.6 Mbps. It also excels in upload speeds with a score of 7.2 Mbps, outperforming Claro and Movistar.
Availability: Personal has the highest availability, with users connected to a 3G, 4G, or 5G network 97.5% of the time, surpassing Claro and Movistar.
Video Experience: Personal wins the Video Experience award with a score of 50.2 points, indicating a high-quality video streaming experience. Claro follows closely with a score of 48.4 points, while Movistar lags behind with 39.6 points.
Accessibility and Ease of Use
SIM Cards: Personal has an airport office at Ezeiza and Jorge Newbery airports, making it easier to obtain a SIM card upon arrival. Claro, on the other hand, has no airport office and requires more administrative effort to obtain a SIM card.
E-SIM Cards: Movistar is a better option if you prefer an e-SIM card, as many e-SIM providers like Airalo work together with Movistar, making the installation process straightforward.
Conclusion
Personal is the leading mobile network in Argentina, offering the best speeds, availability, and video experience. It is highly recommended for both urban and rural areas, although Claro excels in specific regions like Patagonia. Personal's ease of access at airports and its comprehensive coverage make it a top choice for travelers and residents alike.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM | Personal Argentina uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) band. This frequency band is utilized for both uplink and downlink communications. The specific deployment date of this frequency band for Personal Argentina is not mentioned. |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (1900 MHz PCS) | UMTS | Personal Argentina uses the UMTS frequency band B2 (1900 MHz PCS). This band is used for UMTS services, providing 3G connectivity. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Personal Argentina uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz). |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSDPA | 3.5G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | LTE | Personal Argentina uses the LTE frequency band B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1). This band was deployed in December 2014. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Personal Argentina uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz). This frequency band was deployed in 2017. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Personal Argentina uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its 4G LTE network. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, with a full-duplex frequency division duplex (FDD) mode. The uplink frequency range is 703–748 MHz, and the downlink frequency range is 758–803 MHz. The duplex spacing is 55 MHz, and the band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. This band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N7 (2600 MHz) | 5G NR | Personal Argentina uses the 5G NR frequency band n7 (2600 MHz). The deployment details for this specific band are not provided in the available information. |
| N40 (2300 MHz) | 5G NR | Personal Argentina uses the 5G NR frequency band N40 (2300 MHz). This band covers frequencies from 2300 to 2400 MHz and supports various channel bandwidths, including 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, and 100 MHz. The n40 band is known for its excellent range and building penetration due to the propagation characteristics of the frequencies used, enhanced by advanced processing techniques. |
| N77 (3700 MHz) | 5G NR | Personal Argentina uses the 5G NR band N77, which operates at frequencies around 3700 MHz. This band is defined by the 3GPP and is known as the TD 3700 band. It supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 to 100 MHz and operates in TDD duplex mode. The band covers a range of 3300 to 4200 MHz and is popular for its relatively common availability and suitability for high-capacity throughput. Personal Argentina has deployed this band as part of its 5G network, enhancing its coverage and performance in various regions of Argentina. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B7 (2600 MHz) added to Personal Argentina.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Personal Argentina.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N7 (2600 MHz) added to Personal Argentina.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N40 (2300 MHz) added to Personal Argentina.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N77 (3700 MHz) added to Personal Argentina.
