Viva - Bolivia
Viva (Bolivia) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Viva (Bolivia). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/06 - See latest updates
Viva Bolivia, operating under the brand name Viva, is a mobile network operator in Bolivia. Here are some key points about the network:
Coverage and Infrastructure
- Coverage Map: Viva Mobile’s coverage map shows the availability of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks across various regions in Bolivia, including major cities like Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba.
- Fiber Optic Network: In 2013, Viva completed the installation of a fiber optic network connecting Bolivia and Peru, enhancing data transmission speeds and network reliability.
Performance Metrics
- Availability: Viva has an impressive availability score of 98%, meaning users are connected to 3G or better services for 98% of the time.
- Voice App Experience: Viva is the outright winner for Voice App Experience, scoring 77.4 points on a 100-point scale.
- Video Experience: Viva and Tigo are joint winners for the Video Experience award, with scores ranging from 41 to 42.6 points on a 100-point scale.
- Upload Speed: Viva has the fastest average upload speeds in Bolivia, with a score of 7.7 Mbps for Upload Speed Experience.
Competitors and Market Position
- Competitors: Viva competes with other major operators in Bolivia, including Entel and Tigo. The market is highly competitive, with several joint wins among the operators for various performance metrics.
- Recent Developments: In 2023, Viva was acquired by Balesia Technologies, which aims to invest in network expansion and modernization.
User Experience
- User Experience: Viva users generally have a positive experience, with high scores in various metrics such as availability, voice app experience, and video experience.
Overall, Viva Bolivia’s mobile network offers strong coverage and performance, with a focus on providing reliable and high-quality services to its users.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM | Viva Bolivia uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This deployment is part of its overall network infrastructure, contributing to the country's mobile communication services. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Viva Bolivia uses the UMTS B5 (850 MHz) frequency band. This band is utilized for UMTS services, providing a specific range of radio frequencies for mobile telecommunications. The deployment of this band is part of Viva's mobile network infrastructure, enhancing coverage and connectivity for its users. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) | LTE | Viva Bolivia uses the LTE frequency band B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1). This band is deployed for LTE services. |
| B17 (700 MHz bc) | LTE | Viva Bolivia uses the LTE B17 (700 MHz bc) frequency band. This band operates in the 700 MHz range, specifically between 704-716 MHz for the uplink and 734-746 MHz for the downlink, with a duplex spacing of 30 MHz. The 700 MHz band is highly valued for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. This makes it ideal for both rural and urban areas. The band is also utilized in carrier aggregation configurations with other bands, such as B2, B4, and B5, to enhance network performance and capacity. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/06 - Frequency LTE B17 (700 MHz bc) added to Viva Bolivia.
