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=== '''Movistar''' === | === '''Movistar''' === | ||
Movistar Guatemala is the Guatemalan company for international company communications provider Movistar, under Telefónica. | Movistar Guatemala is the Guatemalan company for international company communications provider Movistar, under Telefónica. | ||
− | CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A 1900 mHz and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 mHz, UMTS/HSPA 1900 mHz (7.2 Mbit/s) with data services | + | CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A 1900 mHz and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 mHz, UMTS/HSPA 1900 mHz (7.2 Mbit/s) with data services only available. |
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+ | '''APN settings''' | ||
+ | * username: movistargt | ||
+ | * password: movistargt | ||
+ | * APN name: internet.movistar.gt | ||
=== '''TIGO''' === | === '''TIGO''' === |
Revision as of 10:01, 13 May 2018
Cellular Operators
Claro
Claro is the largest mobile phone network in the Americas, it is part of the Mexican telecom group América Móvil.Claro Guatemala launched UMTS/HSDPA (1900 MHz) network in Guatemala , with 1.8 Mbit/s of download, the network was update to the first UMTS/HSPA network as a trial for América Móvil, the network have coverage in all capital cities, reaching up to 40 cities with UMTS/HSDPA coverage and 7 cities with HSPA.
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: internet.ideasclaro
Movistar
Movistar Guatemala is the Guatemalan company for international company communications provider Movistar, under Telefónica. CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A 1900 mHz and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 mHz, UMTS/HSPA 1900 mHz (7.2 Mbit/s) with data services only available.
APN settings
- username: movistargt
- password: movistargt
- APN name: internet.movistar.gt
TIGO
TIGO or just COMCEL is a mobile phone service provider company owned by the international mobile phone company Millicom or just MIC. TIGO launched their 3.5G data network operating on the HSDPA 850 MHz band, and is currently the only 3.5G network in Guatemala, as well as the one with least speed caps (a cap of 3.6Mbit/s has been set) while other networks (such as Claro) cap their network at around 1.5Mbit/s.
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: broadband.tigo.gt
Prepaid plans
Claro
Claro offers the following prepaid Mobile Internet packages for your handset:
Internet Package | Price | Data Traffic Included | Validity | Activation Message |
---|---|---|---|---|
Internet Básico (Internet Basic) | 5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | 50 MB | 24 hours | Internet Básico |
Internet Avanzado (Internet Advanced) | 8.00 GTQ / 1.03$ | 100 MB | 24 hours | Internet Avanzado |
Semana (A week) | 50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ | 400 MB | 7 days | 7 Datos |
Quincena (A fortnight) | 100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 1 GB | 15 days | 15 Datos |
To enable one of these packages send an activation message to 313 by SMS. These packages are reactivated automatically once expired, but you can cancel any of those whenever you like it. To cancel Message sent FIN to 313. You can also buy your package with a prepaid calling card. Find them in the nearest store.
There are also packages for BleckBerry:
Internet Package | Price | Data Traffic Included | Validity | Activation Message |
---|---|---|---|---|
Internet Full 1 día (Full Internet Access for 1 Day) | 8.00 GTQ / 1.03$ | Unlimited from your phone | 24 hours | BBFULL |
Redes Sociales (Social Networks) | 4.00 GTQ / 0.51$ | 24 hours | BBSOCIAL | |
Internet Full 15 días (Full Internet Access for 15 Days) | 99.00 GTQ / 12.72$ | 15 days | BBFULL15 | |
Internet Social 30 días (Full Internet Access for 30 Days) | 99.00 GTQ / 12.72$ | 30 days | BBSOCIAL30 |
To activate any of the packages SMS with activation message to 315. You can deactivate your package anytime your like, send SMS with FIN to 315. You can buy any of the BlackBerry packages also with a prepaid calling card in the nearest store.
There are also prepaid packages for your laptop/PC offered by Claro, the service is called Turbonett Movil
Activation | Price | Navigation Capability |
---|---|---|
1 hora (that if for 1 hour) | 5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | 250 MB |
1 día (that is for 1 day) | 15.00 GTQ / 1.93$ | 500 MB |
7 días (that is for 7 days) | 100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 3 GB |
15 días (that is for 15 days) | 175.00 GTQ / 22.49$ | 5 GB |
30 días (that is for 30 days) | 325.00 GTQ / 41.76$ | 8 GB |
All packages have the speed up to 5Mbps (4G) and 1.5 Mbps (3G). Also you can be a modem from Claro
4G modem | Price |
---|---|
Huawei E367 | 630.00 GTQ / 80.96$ |
ZTE MF626 and Huawei E153 | 199.00 GTQ / 25.57$ |
How to top up
You can top up your Claro account via:
- Direct Recharge - find an authorized Claro dealer in the nearest store and give him you phone number.
Denominations Available
Cost (incl.tax) | Validity | Bonus validity |
---|---|---|
5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | 90 days | 1 day |
10.00 GTQ / 1.29$ | 3 days | |
11.00 GTQ / 1.41$ | 3 days | |
15.00 GTQ / 1.93$ | 3 days | |
25.00 GTQ / 3.21$ | 5 days | |
27.00 GTQ / 3.47$ | 5 days | |
50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ | 15 days | |
75.00 GTQ / 9.64$ | 15 days | |
100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 30 days | |
200.00 GTQ / 25.70$ | 30 days |
- Electronic Recharge:
1) Using Visa card
Cost (incl.tax) | Validity | Bonus validity |
---|---|---|
25.00 GTQ / 3.21$ | 90 days | 5 days |
27.00 GTQ / 3.47$ | 5 days | |
50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ | 15 days | |
75.00 GTQ / 9.64$ | 15 days | |
100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 30 days |
2) Via banks and ATMs
Cost (incl.tax) | Validity | Bonus validity |
---|---|---|
25.00 GTQ / 3.21$ | 90 days | 5 days |
27.00 GTQ / 3.47$ | 5 days | |
50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ | 15 days | |
75.00 GTQ / 9.64$ | 15 days | |
100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 30 days | |
200.00 GTQ / 25.70$ | 30 days |
- Prepaid Phone Cards:
Card | Validity | Service | Value |
---|---|---|---|
BB Social | 1 day | Twitter, Facebook, MSN, MySpace | 4.00 GTQ / 0.51$ |
BB Full | Email, Talk, MSN, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo! | 8.00 GTQ / 1.03$ | |
Mensajitos (Messages) | 100 messages | 4.99 GTQ / 0.64$ | |
Internet en tu Celular (Internet on Your Phone) | Advanced Internet 100 MB | 8.00 GTQ / 1.03$ | |
Turbonett | 500 MB - speed up to 1.5 Mbps | 15.00 GTQ / 1.93$ |
The cards are available in Claro Shops and at authorized distributors.
- Cards or pins - These are physical cards or pins you can purchase at retail outlets nationwide. To recharge you just need to call call *333 and follow the steps to enter the code of your card.
Denominations Available
Price (incl.tax) | Validity | Validity Bonus |
---|---|---|
10.00 GTQ / 1.29$ | 90 days | 3 days |
11.00 GTQ / 1.41$ | 3 days | |
25.00 GTQ / 3.21$ | 5 days | |
27.00 GTQ / 3.47$ | 5 days | |
50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ | 15 days | |
100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 30 days |
- Online Recharge - follow here and select Recarga en Linea.
- via Call Center *9
Price | Validity | Validity Bonus |
---|---|---|
50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ | 90 days | 15 days |
75.00 GTQ / 9.64$ | 15 days | |
100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ | 30 days | |
200.00 GTQ / 25.70$ | 30 days |
Movistar
Movistar offers the following prepaid Mobile Internet plans for in your handset:
Cost | Validity | Data Traffic Included | Keyword |
---|---|---|---|
1.00 GTQ / 0.13$ | 1 hour | 10 MB | HORA |
5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | 1 day | 75 MB | UNDIA |
5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | 1 day (everyday collection) | 100 MB | INTERNET |
8.00 GTQ / 1.06$ | 1 day (everyday collection) | 200 MB | INTERNETPRO |
10.00 GTQ / 1.29$ | a day | 75 MB | MDIA |
30.00 GTQ / 4.00$ | 7 days | 500 MB | MSEMANA |
75 GTQ / 9.64$ | 15 days | 1 GB | MQUINCENA |
100.00 GTQ / 13.17$ | 30 days | 1.5 GB | MMES |
150.00 GTQ / 19.75$ | 30 days | 3 GB | MMESPRO |
BlackBerry plans:
Cost | Validity | Data Traffic Included | Keyword | Services Included |
---|---|---|---|---|
4.00 GTQ / 0.51$ | Daily Recurring | Unlimited | BBLITE | Up to 10 email accounts, ICQ, AIM |
6.00 GTQ / 0.77$ | BBSOCIAL | ICQ, AIM | ||
8.00 GTQ / 1.03$ | BBFULL | Full navigation |
To activate any of the above packages send SMS with the corresponding keyword to 700.
As for prepaid Mobile Internet for your PC/laptop Movistar can offer you some options:
Package | Cost | Validity | Data Traffic Included | Keyword |
---|---|---|---|---|
HORA | 5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | 1 hour | 250MB | HORA |
4 HORAS | 10.00 GTQ / 1.29$ | 4 hours | 350 MB | 4HORAS |
DÍA (day) | 15.00 GTQ / 1.93$ | 1 day | 1 GB | DIA |
SEMANA (week) | 75.00 GTQ / 9.64$ | 1 week | 2 GB | SEMANA |
QUINCENA (fortnight) | 125.00 GTQ / 16.06$ | 2 weeks | 3 GB | QUINCENA |
MES BÁSICO (basic month) | 145.00 GTQ / 18.63$ | 1 month | 1 GB | MES |
MES CONECTA (connect month) | 199.00 GTQ / 25.57$ | 3 GB | MES2 | |
MES DESCARGA (download month) | 299.00 GTQ / 38.42$ | 8 GB | MES3 |
To subscribe send a text message to number 700 with the corresponding keyword. You can also purchase modem from Movistar:
Plan | Cost | Promotion |
---|---|---|
HUAWEI E173 MODEM | 175.00 GTQ / 22.49$ | 15 days free navigation for the recharge from 15.00 GTQ |
CHIP INTERNET 3G | 30.00 GTQ / 3.86$ | Free 15 days of navigation if you purchase 1 week package |
ZTE TABLET ONEPAD | 2699.00 GTQ / 346.80$ | 15 days free navigation for the recharge from 15.00 GTQ |
How to top up
- via affiliate Banks
- via ATMs
- Online Store
- in more than 30,000 outlets across the country.
- To top up using Prepaid cards (* 555) follow these steps:
1. Scratch off the silver band to find out your code.
2. Dial * 555 + code (code from the scratch-off card) and SND, get the confirmation telling you that your recharge has been made. For more detailed instructions on top-up and conditions of use check the back of the recharge card.
Pin electronic - It is a pin printed on a ticket which can be purchased at major retail chains.
- To top up using electronic recharge (* 123) you need to simply call to * 123 and top up your account using your credit card or debit card:
1. Enroll your phone number with your VISA card in your card issuing bank. Check with your bank how to perform the procedure.
2. Wait for the confirmation from your bank.
3. Once confirmation is received you can make as many top-ups as you want according to the limit of your card.
TIGO
TIGO offers following prepaid Mobile Internet plans for your handset:
Plan | Cost | Description | Keyword |
---|---|---|---|
Plan Hora (an Hour Plan) | 2.00 GTQ / 0.26$ | Using the Internet from your cell phone for
an hour or up to 10 MB downloads |
HORA |
Plan Día (a Day Plan) | 5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | Using the Internet from your cell phone for
a day or up to 50 MB downloads |
DIA |
Plan Semana (a Week Plan) | 30.00 GTQ / 3.86$ | Using the Internet from your phone for
a week or up to 100 MB of downloads |
SEMANA |
Plan Mes Económico (Month Economic Plan) | 65.00 GTQ / 8.35$ | Navigate for a month or use 250 MB
Recommended for downloading mail and entering your social networks |
MES ECONOMICO |
Plan Mes Plus (Month Plan Plus) | 145.00 GTQ / 16.63$ | Navigate for a month or use 1 GB | MES PLUS |
Plan Mes Avanzado (Advanced Month Plan) | 199.00 GTQ / 25.57$ | Navigate for a month or use 3 GB,
use your phone as a modem |
MES AVANZADO |
Plan Mes Premium (Month Premium Plan) | 299.00 GTQ / 38.42$ | Navigate for a month or use 8 GB,
use your phone as a modem |
MES PREMIUM |
To activate any of the plans dial *123# and select Option 2 or you can send SMS with the corresponding keyword to 805.
Also there are prepaid Mobile Internet plans for your laptop/PC:
Plan | Cost | Description |
---|---|---|
Plan hora AM (Hour Plan) | 5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ | Using the Internet for an hour or 200 MB of downloads
between 0:00 and 11:59 am |
Plan hora PM (Hour Plan) | 10.00 GTQ / 1.29$ | Using the Internet for an hour or 200 MB of downloads
between 12:00 and 11:59 pm |
Plan Día (Day Plan) | 25.00 GTQ / 3.21$ | Using the Internet for a day or 1.5 GB of downloads |
Plan Semana (Week Plan) | 75.00 GTQ / 9.64$ | Using the Internet for a week or 3 GB of downloads |
Plan Básico (1GB) - Basic Plan | 145.00 GTQ / 18.63$ | Using the Internet for a month or 1 GB of downloads |
Plan Avanzado 4G (3GB) - Advanced Plan | 199.00 GTQ / 25.57$ | Using the Internet for a month or 3 GB of downloads |
Plan Premium 4G (8GB) - Premium Plan | 299.00 GTQ / 38.42$ | Using the Internet for a month or 8 GB of downloads |
How to top up
With Tigo, your balance takes whatever you want because it never expires, provided that you keep your line active. Your line is no longer active if you've exceeded 60 days without recharge or make a call, or send a text message, MMS or GPRS navigation.
The bonus balance we place on self promotion expires, depending on the amount of your charge:
- If you top up with 5.00 GTQ / 0.64$ = 3 days
- If you top up with 10.00 GTQ / 1.29$ = 3 days
- If you top up with 25.00 GTQ / 3.21$ = 5 days
- If you top up with 50.00 GTQ / 6.43$ = 15 days
- If you top up with 100.00 GTQ / 12.85$ = 30 days