Claro is the largest mobile network operating in Ecuador. The company was founded in 2002 as a wireless broadband provider branded as Ecutel and held by local Emerica Group. In 2007 the company was acquired by America Movil (via Telmex), rebranding to Claro in February 2011. Claro Ecuador is a subsidiary of América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V, an international telecommunications group with operations in a range of countries throughout South America.
Alias
Conecel S.A. (Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones S.A.)
Country
Type
Network Operator
Ownership
3G Network
In August 2008 the company launched 3G UMTS services over the B2 (1900 MHz) and B5 (850 MHz) bands.
3G Frequency Bands
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Active
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Active
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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4G Network
Claro commercially launched 4G LTE services over a 20 MHz channel in the B4 (1700 MHz) band in July 2015.
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status |
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20
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Active
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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