Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) is the sole government-backed telecommunications company that provides mobile and internet services in Cuba. The company was established in 1994 as a joint venture between the Cuban government and Telecom Italia. In 2000, the Cuban government acquired full ownership of the company
3G Network
The company launched a national 3G UMTS network over the B8 (900 MHz) band in April 2017
3G Frequency Bands
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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
In November 2017 ETECSA announced its intentions to begin 4G LTE trials, utilising spectrum in the 1800 MHz band, as well as frequencies in the 700 MHz range for more remote locations. Cubacel launched B3 (1800 MHz) LTE in January 2019, with a 20 MHz channel width and using a combination of Ericsson and Huawei base station hardware.
Cubacel launched additional 4G LTE bands over B1 and B28 in February 2023, both with 20 MHz channel widths. An additional B8 service launched March 2023.
4G Frequency Bands
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20
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Active
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20
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Active
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20
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Active
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10
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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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