Claro Paraguay, officially known as AMX Paraguay S.A., is a telecommunications company operating in Paraguay. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican multinational telecommunications conglomerate. Claro Paraguay was established in 2000 and is headquartered at Av. Mariscal López 1730, Asunción. Initially, the company was owned by Hutchison Telecom and operated under the brand Ñe'e de Copesa S.A. In 2002, it rebranded to Porthable, offering GSM mobile services. Eventually, it became Claro, aligning with América Móvil's branding strategy across Latin America. As of 2019, Claro was the third-largest mobile operator in Paraguay, with approximately 1.7 million subscribers, accounting for 23% of the market share, following Tigo and Personal.
Country
Paraguay
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Ownership
América Móvil
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3G Network

Claro Paraguay launched its 3G network in November 2007 using the 1900 MHz PCS band. The network was enhanced in November 2011 with the implementation of HSPA+ providing data rates up to 21 Mbps. The 3G network was scheduled for shutdown on December 31, 2026, as the company transitions to more advanced technologies.

Network Frequency Band Status
B2 (1900 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

Claro Paraguay's 4G LTE network was deployed using several frequency bands, including Band 28 (700 MHz APT) and Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1). The network was launched in April 2016 using B4 AWS. LTE Band 28 was deployed in October 2016, offering excellent propagation characteristics that allowed for better indoor coverage and wider geographic reach with fewer infrastructure requirements. The network provided robust and reliable mobile data services, contributing to Claro's extensive coverage across Paraguay. As of 2024, Claro had a 98.5% 4G availability score, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-speed internet services throughout the country.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status Known EARFCNs
B4 (1700 MHz)
15
Active
2175
B28 (700 MHz)
10
Active
9510
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

As of December 2024, Claro Paraguay had not yet launched a commercial 5G network. However, the Paraguayan telecommunications regulator, CONATEL, announced plans to auction spectrum for 5G services in 2025. The National Telecommunications Plan (PNT) 2021-2025 outlined the strategic framework for deploying 5G, with the goal of covering half of Paraguay's population by 2025. The plan focused on expanding coverage, increasing penetration, and enhancing service quality for both fixed and mobile broadband. The 3.5 GHz band was assigned for mobile services, setting the stage for future 5G deployments.

Date Event Subtype