Liberty, a brand of Liberty Latin America with operations in Costa Rica, has officially launched its 5G network in a test phase, initially enabling 5G sites in three major locations. In the heart of San Jose, on the campus of the Latin University of Costa Rica, and in the city of Heredia, in the Ultrapark dos Free Zone. In addition, 17 more sites are ready for activation, pending administrator approval to switch on the 5G network. freedom Said.
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Test phase details
A total of 34 5G network sites are planned, with coverage extending to prominent areas such as Paseo Colon, Savannah, National Stadium, Ricardo Saprissa Stadium and Parque Viva. freedom It states that this 5G network will operate at 100 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band (also known as the C-band or N78 band). The temporary allocation for testing required two applications to the executive branch.
During this testing phase, Liberty will evaluate network performance through internal testing and provide 5G sample space at its store on Avenida Segunda, opposite the National Theater. Liberty users and the general public can test special applications, experience speeds in excess of 1 Gbps, and access FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Internet, a 5G fixed wireless solution for the home with features comparable to fiber optics. It gives you a chance to explore.
freedom “We are committed to developing the country’s technology and today we would like to ask our customers and society in general: Are you ready for 5G? At Liberty, thanks to many months of difficult preparation, And I’m definitely ready.” In the coming weeks, mobile phone manufacturers will announce measures to enable their models to be 5G-enabled in the country, allowing customers to test this network. ”
Coordinated efforts
The company collaborated with Costa Rica’s Latin University and Ultrapark to realize two 5G test sites. One is located on the university campus and the other is located in the Ultrapark 2 free zone in Heredia.
The first site will focus on the integration of 5G into educational and scientific environments, while the second will focus on this free zone, including measuring energy consumption, security of access and monitoring issues, video conferencing systems, and asset management. We aim to test business solutions for our customers. ,Inventory control.
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Liberty Costa Rica
Liberty Costa Rica provides telecommunications and entertainment services such as broadband internet, mobile phones and digital TV to people and homes, as well as technology and connectivity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations and governments. Liberty Latin America is a telecommunications company operating in more than 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean under the brands Flow, Liberty, Mas Movil and BTC.