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What is a Mobile Network
A Mobile Network is a system that allows users to communicate wirelessly over large geographical areas by using a series of interconnected base stations. Each base station contains large transmitters and receivers which facilitate communication between user devices. Modern day Mobile Networks can be thought of as enormous wireless internet connections, similar in many ways to a simple WiFi modem but on a much grander scale.
Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) are companies who have built and operate their own network infrastructure. This is contrasted to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which are far greater in numbers, who rebrand and sell access to another company's network.
Each MNO operates one or more frequencies called carriers which, not surprisingly, are used 'carry' data through the air. Data are encoded onto a carrier frequency according to a common standard, such as 3G, 4G, or 5G. Each standard details the digital techniques used to encode the data and the antenna techniques used to transmit the carrier, along with detailing how multiple carriers can be operated together to provide greater speed.
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Claro is the largest mobile network operating in Colombia. Claro began providing GSM services in 2003 then as Comcel (with a history dating back to 1994), rebranding to Claro in June 2012 following its acquisition by América Móvil. Claro Colombia 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.
Claro Costa Rica is a telecommunications company operating in Costa Rica. The company is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications group. Claro entered the market in 2011 following the passing of the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement which opened up the monopolistic telecommunications market to private enterprise. The company sits under the umbrella of América Móvil, which is one of the largest telecommunication companies globally.
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.
Claro is the second largest mobile network operating in El Salvador. The company was founded in 1999 as CTE Telecom, launching a mobile network under the brand Personal. In 2009 the company was acquired by America Movil and subsequently rebranding to Claro as part of América Móvil's consistent branding strategy. Claro El Salvador 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.
Claro Honduras is a telecommunications company that operates within Honduras. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications group. The Claro brand, which translates to 'clear' or 'of course' in Spanish and Portuguese, operates across multiple Latin American countries, including Honduras. The company was founded in 2003 as Megatel de Honduras S.A. de C.V., later acquired by América Móvil in 2004.
Claro Puerto Rico, a major telecommunications services company, is based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The company's history spans nearly a century, during which it has provided a range of services including voice, data, long distance, broadband, directory publishing, and wireless services to residents and businesses on the island. It was founded by brothers Sosthenes and Hernan Behn, who also established ITT Corporation. For many years, Claro Puerto Rico was a public corporation under the Puerto Rican government until GTE acquired the majority stakes in the mid-1990s. The company was a subsidiary...
Claro Guatemala is a telecommunications company operating within Guatemala. The company is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications group. Claro Guatemala was established as part of América Móvil's expansion into Central America. The parent company, América Móvil, is a significant player in the telecommunications industry, with operations in numerous countries across Latin America.
Clear Mobitel Jersey is a telecommunications company operating in Jersey. The firm's foundation and ownership details are not readily available.
CNT is a mobile network operating in Ecuador. The now state-owned operator entered the market in 2003 as Telecsa S.A. (branded Alegro), the product of Andinatel and Pacifictel S.A. Alegro's 450 MHz CDMA network had limited success and was absorbed by Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT) in 2010 to become a wholly state-owned network.
