Tigo Guatemala, originally known as Comunicaciones Celulares, S.A. or COMCEL, is a mobile phone service provider operating in Guatemala. It was established under the ownership of the international mobile phone company Millicom. In 2004, COMCEL underwent a rebranding, changing its name to TIGO and introducing their GSM Technology. Tigo Guatemala is the largest Tigo subsidiary in Central America, boasting a customer base of over 8 million subscribers. In 2008, TIGO launched their 3.5G data network, operating on the 850 MHz band, marking it as the only 3.5G network in Guatemala at the time.
3G Network
The company launched its 3G network in August 2008 over the B1 (2100 MHz) band. The network was upgraded to HSPA+ in January 2012.
3G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status |
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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
The company's 4G LTE network was launched in May 2015 using the B5 (850 MHz) band. The network was later upgraded with the addition of B7 (2600 MHz).
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status | Known EARFCNs |
|---|---|---|---|
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10
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Active
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2600
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Active
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3350
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4G Network Events
| Date | Event | Subtype |
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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