Mobile operators in Cuba
All telephone services in Cuba are provided through ETECSA (for Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba SA), which is state-owned. It is the only player for landline, mobile and Internet access on the island. In every town on the island you can find an ETECSA office for basic services.
Cubacel is the only mobile operator in Cuba
CubacelTur mobile Internet and communication for tourists in Cuba
CubacelTur is a temporary phone line with a 30-day life cycle from the moment of activation. It includes an initial basic package with SMS, minutes and data resources.
If you are planning to visit Cuba, you can purchase this line and additional offers on the website:
www.cubaceltur.com
https://www.recargasacuba.com/movil-turismo-cuba
What you should know:
After making the purchase, you can get the card in Terminal 3 of the José Martí International Airport at the CUBATUR office, which is open 24 hours a day. If you are arriving in Cuba by any other airport, you can visit any ETECSA commercial office during established customer service hours.
To check the service, you need to dial the following code: *222#.
To check the offer: *222 887# ( 222*TUR#).
Additional packages do not extend the validity of the line.
In order for your phone to work in Cuba, it must meet the following characteristics:
Network | Band | Frequency |
3G | 8 | 900 |
4G | 3 | 1800 |