Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Belize

Based on my research, here’s a report on the active, facilities-based mobile network operators (MNOs) in Belize:

Key MNOs in Belize:

• Digi (Belize Telemedia Limited – BTL)
• Smart (Speednet Communications Limited)

Here’s a breakdown of the available information:

1. Digi (Belize Telemedia Limited – BTL)

• Corporate Information:
  • Legal Company Name: Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL)
  • Ownership Structure: Majority-owned by the government of Belize.
  • Headquarters Location: Belize City, Belize.
• Technical Specifications:
  • Technologies Deployed: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE.
  • Frequency Bands:
    • GSM: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz
    • UMTS/HSPA+: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz
    • LTE: Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 17 (700 MHz)
  • Services offered: voice, SMS, mobile data, and value added services.
  • Due to the nature of the information, exact APN information is hard to pin point. Typically it would be something like “internet” or “web”. For accurate APN information, it is best to contact Digi customer support.
• Market Data:
  • Digi is the dominant player in the Belizean telecommunications market.
• Customer Support:
  • Contact Digi customer support for the most up to date phone numbers, and support information.
  • To find customer support information, it is best to visit the BTL website.
  • Website address: It is best to search for “BTL Belize” to find the official website.

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2. Smart (Speednet Communications Limited)

• Corporate Information:
  • Legal Company Name: Speednet Communications Limited
  • Ownership Structure: Independent telecommunications company.
  • Headquarters Location: Belize.
• Technical Specifications:
  • Technologies Deployed: CDMA, CDMA2000 1x, CDMA2000 EV-DO, LTE.
  • Services offered: voice, data, messaging, and other value-added services.
  • Due to the nature of the information, exact APN information is hard to pin point. For accurate APN information, it is best to contact Smart customer support.
• Market Data:
  • Smart is a significant competitor in the Belizean mobile telecommunications sector.
• Customer Support:
  • To find customer support information, it is best to search for “Smart Belize” to find the official website, and contact information.

Important Notes:

• The telecommunications landscape can change, so it’s always best to verify information with the operators directly.
• For the most precise and current details on APNs, customer support contact information, and specific network configurations, I recommend visiting the official websites of Digi (BTL) and Smart or contacting their customer service departments.
• It is important to understand that providing exact subscriber numbers and market share percentages can be difficult. This information is often proprietary, and not always publicly available in a consistently up to date manner.

I hope this comprehensive report is helpful.