Telefónica Chile launches commercial LTE Network

Telefónica Chile (Movistar) has launched commercial LTE services throughout Chile. The telecom operator is deploying the LTE network in 2.6GHz band. Electronic giant Samsung is the supplier of the LTE network solutions.

The new solutions allow Telefonica in Chile to be able to offer LTE services throughout the country using the latest mobile broadband technology, serving diverse areas that previously lacked high -speed mobile internet access.

Under the globalization plan for its networks business, Samsung has also established an organization, the technical support center based in Santiago, to provide the quickest support for Telefónica Chile's LTE network and future deployments across Latin America.

This partnership was established between Telefónica and Samsung in February 2013 and it expects to cover over the 95% of the country LTE network, including relevant cities such as Concepción and La Serena.

"So, we opted for 4G technology where video experience is far superior to what customers have seen before. We have a really important coverage in the country and are moving forward to offer most of the country a great 4G LTE service quality, hand in hand with our partnership with Samsung whom we have chosen as a partner due to its expertise and leadership in the world," explained Roberto Muñoz, chief executive officer of Telefonica in Chile.

"The advanced technology built into this network will allow mobile customers to access content and services faster than ever before," said Youngky Kim, executive vice president and head of networks business at Samsung Electronics.

In addition, the two companies will also ensure that 16 of the 20 most populated cities in Chile are covered.