Tigo - Paraguay
Tigo (Paraguay) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Tigo (Paraguay). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/09 - See latest updates
Tigo Paraguay is the commercial brand of Telefonica Celular del Paraguay S.A. (Telecel), the first Paraguayan mobile phone company, owned by Millicom International Cellular. Here are some key points about Tigo Paraguay's mobile network:
- Market Share: Tigo Paraguay led the market in 2018 with 43.8% of the mobile share, making it the largest provider in the country.
- Network Coverage: Tigo has extensive coverage, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The 4G/LTE network was introduced in 2016, and it has been expanding since then.
- Awards and Recognition: Tigo has received awards for 4G Availability and 4G Coverage Experience. Users on Tigo's network spend 92% of their time with an active 4G connection, significantly higher than those on Claro and Personal networks.
- Business Plan: Tigo Paraguay has a comprehensive 5-year business plan that includes investing in mobile access to broadband, fixed business lines, and licenses and/or acquisitions. This plan aims to support the shift from voice to data services and ensure universal and affordable broadband availability.
- Financial Support: Tigo received financial support from the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) for its business plan, which includes expanding 3G and 4G-LTE networks, increasing fixed internet and digital TV coverage, and enhancing Business-to-Business (B2B) services.
Overall, Tigo Paraguay has a strong presence in the country's telecommunications market, with significant investments in modernizing its network infrastructure and expanding its services.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 850 MHz | GSM | Tigo Paraguay uses the frequency band GSM 850 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM | Tigo Paraguay uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for both mobile transmit and base receive operations, with specific frequency ranges of 1850 MHz to 1910 MHz for mobile transmit and 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz for base receive. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Tigo Paraguay uses the UMTS B5 (850 MHz) frequency band. This band is utilized for both mobile transmit and base receive operations, with specific frequency ranges of 824 MHz to 849 MHz for mobile transmit and 869 MHz to 894 MHz for base receive. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | LTE | Tigo Paraguay uses LTE Band 4, also known as AWS-1, which operates on the frequency range of 1700 MHz for the uplink and 2100 MHz for the downlink. This band is commonly used for LTE deployments and provides a good balance between capacity, density, and penetration/range. It supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance network performance. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Tigo Paraguay uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its 4G LTE network. The deployment of this band was confirmed in April 2016. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/09 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Tigo Paraguay.
- 2024/08/09 - Frequency LTE B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) added to Tigo Paraguay.
