GSM Technology
Roaming Cellular Service in Central America
GSM 850, 1900, 900, 1800

GSM, Global System for Mobile communications, the second generation digital technology originally developed for Europe but which now has in excess of 71 per cent of the world market. Initially developed for operation in the 900MHz band and subsequently modified for the 850, 1800 and 1900MHz bands. GSM originally stood for Groupe Speciale Mobile, a committee which launched the GSM standard. GSM is an open, digital cellular technology used for transmitting mobile voice and data services.

GSM supports data transfer speeds of up to 9.6 kbit/s, allowing the transmission of basic data services such as SMS (Short Message Service). Another major benefit is its international roaming capability, allowing users to access the same services when travelling abroad as at home. This gives consumers seamless and same number connectivity in more than 200 countries. GSM satellite roaming has also extended service access into areas where terrestrial coverage is not available.

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3G and GSM Network Providers

Africa   Asia   Asia (SouthEast)   Australia, Oceania   Caribbean Sea   Central America  

Europe   Middle East   North America   Satellite   South America

Belize

Operator Name Belize Telecommunications Ltd
Network Name Belize Telecommunications Ltd
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since December 2002
Website digicell.bz

Costa Rica

Operator Name I.C.E. (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad)
Network Name I.C.E.
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status -
Website grupoice.com

El Salvador

Operator Name CTE Telecom Personal SA de CV
Network Name CTE Telecom Personal SA de CV
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since October 2000
Website personal.com.sv
Operator Name DIGICEL, S.A. de C.V.
Network Name Digicel
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Live since December 2001
Website digicel.com.sv
Operator Name Telefonica Moviles El Salvador, S.A de c.v
Network Name Telefonica
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Planned September 2004
Website telefonica.com.sv
Operator Name Telemovil EL Salvador S.A
Network Name Telemovil EL Salvador
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since September 2004
Website telemovil.com

Guatemala

Operator Name COMCEL-Communicaciones Celulares Sociedad Anonima
Network Name COMCEL GUATEMALA
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status
Website comcel.com.gt
Operator Name SERCOM S.A. (Guatemala)
Network Name SERCOM S.A. (Guatemala)
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since December 2003
Website pcsdigital.com.gt
Operator Name Telefonica Moviles Guatamala, SA
Network Name Telefonica
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Planned May 2004
Website telefonica.com.gt

Honduras

Operator Name Empresa Hondurena de Telecomunicaciones HONDUTEL
Network Name Empresa Hondurena de Telecomunicaciones
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Planned November 2004
Website hondutel.hn
Operator Name Megatel S.A. de C.V.
Network Name MEGATEL
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since November 2003
Website alo.hn
Operator Name Telefonica Celular S.A (CELTEL)
Network Name CELTEL
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since August 2004
Website celtel.net

Nicaragua

Operator Name Empresa Nicaraguense de Telecomunicaciones S.A. - ENITEL
Network Name ENITEL
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since September 2002
Website enitel.com.ni
Operator Name SERCOM S.A. (Nicaragua)
Network Name SERCOM S.A.
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Planned December 2002
Website pcsdigital.com.ni

Panama

Operator Name Cable & Wireless Panama
Network Name Cable & Wireless Panama
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since October 2002
Website cwpanama.com
 
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