Guatemala

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

Claro
Claro offers the following prepaid Mobile Internet packages for your handset:

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:

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

All packages have the speed up to 5Mbps (4G) and 1.5 Mbps (3G). Also you can be a modem from Claro

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


 * Electronic Recharge:

1) Using Visa card

2) Via banks and ATMs


 * Prepaid Phone Cards:

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


 * Online Recharge - follow here and select Recarga en Linea.


 * via Call Center *9

Movistar
Movistar offers the following prepaid Mobile Internet plans for in your handset:

BlackBerry plans:

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:

To subscribe send a text message to number 700 with the corresponding keyword. You can also purchase modem from Movistar:

How to top up

 * via affiliate Banks


 * via ATMs


 * Online Store


 * in more than 30,000 outlets across the country.

1. Scratch off the silver band to find out your code.
 * To top up using Prepaid cards (* 555) follow these steps:

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:

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:

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