Thursday, 21 July 2022 15:23

Digicel doubles its nationwide coverage with a $400 million investment in its LTE 4.5G Advance network

Written by Evelyn Alas

Digicel, the first Digital operator in El Salvador, announces the expansion of its LTE 4.5G Advance network, doubling its nationwide coverage with the newest and best network in the market.

From 2019 to the end of this year, it will have invested close to $400 million, deploying thousands of kilometers of fiber optic coverage throughout the national territory.

In recent years the consumption of internet and various digital services of salvadorans has increased considerably, the need to be connected is vital, so Digicel today becomes a strategic ally of digital connectivity and communication.

For Digicel, the most important thing is to bring connectivity to all salvadorans, access to a better digital experience with a last generation network, accompanied by the best offer in the market.

As part of its expansion plan, it acquired 20 Mhz. of the 1900 band, which allowed the deployment of the 4.5G network nationwide. Since the acquisition of new spectrum, Digicel's main objective is to provide salvadorans with a value offer that combines state-of-the-art connectivity, services and products at the best prices.

"El Salvador as a country is rapidly transforming into a digital-driven economy, so we made the decision to continue investing. This expansion benefits mobile users because they will be able to be connected to the newest network, salvadoran companies, regardless of their size, guaranteeing excellent connectivity and of course, the communities, where we are developing corporate social responsibility programs, gradually reducing the digital divide", said Denis O'Brien, founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Digicel Group.

"This day we are proud to announce such an important news for salvadorans, we have taken into account all your comments and requests, we are offering the best offer and we are doubling the coverage of our LTE 4.5G Advanced network nationwide with the objective that more salvadorans can have access to all their digital services through the most modern network in the country and with the best prices in the market ", commented Marcelo Aleman, CEO Digicel El Salvador.

Value offer

Digicel has been characterized by giving the best to its customers, which has allowed it to have the best prepaid packages and the most convenient plans in the postpaid mode, all complemented with the most attractive offer of digital services in El Salvador. In addition, thinking about the needs of the business market, from an SME to a large company, its line of business Digicel Business, has solutions becoming the connection that a leader needs for the development of a business.

Social Responsibility Program

The expansion of the network also allows the most vulnerable communities have access to connectivity, which is why Digicel through its Social Responsibility program “Conectando Oportunidades” provides communication and connection through fiber optic internet to schools through the program Alto Impacto Soyapango developed by the Fundación Meza Ayau, and also benefits with internet to the Centro Urbano de Bienestar y Oportunidades (CUBO) of the Iberia community of San Salvador.

It also provides communication of the operation of the Fundación Solidaritón and La Liga Contra el Cáncer through mobile lines which allows these institutions to be in contact with patients, donors, suppliers and volunteers.

With this important news, Digicel reaffirms its commitment to continue offering a competitive service at the best price, accompanied by the best benefits and added values, taking into account the needs of salvadorans, expanding the best LTE 4.5G Advanced network throughout the country.

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