GSM Technology
Roaming Cellular Service in South 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

Argentina

Operator Name CTI Compania de Telefonos del Interior S.A.
Network Name CTI Movil
Technology / Frequency GSM 850/1900
Network Status Planned November 2003
Website cti.com.ar
Operator Name CTI PCS S.A.
Network Name CTI Movil
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Planned November 2003
Website cti.com.ar
Operator Name Telecom Personal SA
Network Name Personal
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since May 2001
Operator Name Telefonica Comunicaciones Personales SA
Network Name UNIFON
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since June 2002
Website unifon.com.ar

Bolivia

Operator Name Entel SA
Network Name Entel
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since November 2000
Operator Name Nuevatel PCS De Bolivia SA
Network Name Nuevatel PCS De Bolivia SA
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since November 2000
Website nuevatel.com

Brazil

Operator Name 14 Brasil Telecom Celular S.A
Network Name Brasil Telecom Celular
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since January 2004
Website brasiltelecom.com.br
Operator Name Albra Telecommunicacoes Ltda
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name Amazonia Celular S/A
Network Name Amazonia Celular S/A
Technology / Frequency GSM 900/1800
Network Status Planned September 2004
Operator Name Americel S.A.
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name ATL - Algar Telecom Leste S.A.
Network Name Claro - ATL
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name BCP SA
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name BSE SA
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since July 2003
Website bcp.com.br
Operator Name Sercomtel Celular S/A
Network Name SERCOMTEL
Technology / Frequency GSM 900/1800
Network Status Live since December 2003
Website sercomtelcelular.com.br
Operator Name Stemar Telecommunicacoes Ltda
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name Telemig Celular S/A
Network Name Telemig Celular S/A
Technology / Frequency GSM 900/1800
Network Status Planned September 2004
Website telemigcelular.com.br
Operator Name Telet S.A.
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name Tess S.A.
Network Name Claro
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2003
Website claro.com.br
Operator Name TIM Celular S.A.
Network Name TIM BRASIL
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since October 2002
Website tim.com.br
Operator Name TNL PCS S.A.
Network Name TNL PCS S.A.
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since June 2002
Website oi.com.br
Operator Name Triangulo Celular S.A
Network Name CTBC Cellular
Technology / Frequency GSM 900/1800
Network Status Planned November 2004
Website ctbctelecom.com.br

Colombia

Operator Name Colombia Movil SA
Network Name Colombia Movil SA
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since November 2003
Operator Name Comunicacion Celular SA Comcel SA
Network Name Comunicacion Celular SA Comcel SA
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since April 2003
Operator Name Empresa Regional de Comunicaciones Celulares de la Costa Atlantica S.A. Celcaribe S.A.
Network Name Empresa Regional de Comunicaciones Celulares de la Costa Atlantica S.A. Celcaribe S.A.
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Planned June 2003
Operator Name Occidente y Caribe Celular SA Occel SA
Network Name Occidente y Caribe Celular SA Occel SA
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since April 2003
Website comcel.com.co

Chile

Operator Name ENTEL PCS
Network Name ENTEL PCS
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since March 1998
Website entelpcs.cl
Operator Name ENTEL TELEFONIA MOVIL
Network Name ENTEL TELEFONIA MOVIL
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since March 1998
Website entelpcs.cl
Operator Name Telefonica Movil de Chile
Network Name TELEFONICA
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since April 2003

Ecuador

Operator Name Conecel S.A. (Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones S.A.)
Network Name Conecel S.A. (Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones S.A.)
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since May 2003
Operator Name OTECEL S.A.
Network Name MOVISTAR
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status
Website bellsouth.com.ec

French Guiana

Operator Name Bouygues Telecom Caraibe
Network Name Bouygues Telecom Caraibe - Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guyana
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Live since December 2001

Guyana

Operator Name Cel*Star Guyana Inc
Network Name Cel*Star Guyana Inc
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Planned June 2004
Operator Name Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Network Name Cellink Plus
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Live since September 2004
Website gtt.co.gy

Paraguay

Operator Name Hola Paraguay S.A.
Network Name VOX
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since May 1999
Website vox.com.py
Operator Name Hutchison Telecommunications Paraguay S.A.
Network Name Hutchison Telecommunications Paraguay SA
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since May 2000
Website porthable.com.py
Operator Name Nucleo S.A
Network Name Personal
Technology / Frequency GSM 850/1900
Network Status Live since October 2004
Website personal.com.py
Operator Name Telefonica Celular Del Paraguay S.A. (Telecel S.A.)
Network Name Telecel Paraguay
Technology / Frequency GSM 850
Network Status Live since July 2004
Website telecel.com.py

Peru

Operator Name TIM Peru S.A.C.
Network Name TIM Peru
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Live since January 2001
Website tim.com.pe

Suriname

Operator Name Telesur
Network Name TELESUR.GSM
Technology / Frequency GSM 900/1800
Network Status Live since September 2002

Uruguay

Operator Name Abiatar S.A.
Network Name MOVISTAR
Technology / Frequency GSM 850/1900
Network Status Planned December 2004
Website movicom.com.uy
Operator Name AM Wireless Uruguay S.A.
Network Name AM Wireless Uruguay S.A.
Technology / Frequency GSM 1900
Network Status Planned August 2004
Operator Name ANTEL
Network Name ANTEL
Technology / Frequency GSM 1800
Network Status Live since April 2004
Website antel.com.uy

Venezuela

Operator Name Corporacion Digitel C.A.
Network Name DIGITEL TIM
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Live since September 1999
Website digitel.com.ve
Operator Name Digital Celular Gsm C.A.
Network Name Consorcio Elca
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Live since August 2000
Operator Name Infonet Redes de Informacion CA
Network Name INFONET
Technology / Frequency GSM 900
Network Status Live since June 1997
 
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