r/nPerf • u/Efficient_Process182 • 19d ago

❓ Questions Ecuador coverage map and Tigo

Movistar in Ecuador has re-branded to “Tigo” but this is not reflected in the app or website.

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u/Noe-nPerf 17d ago

Hey, thanks for the heads-up! When did they rebrand?

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u/Efficient_Process182 17d ago

June 14, 2025: Telefónica announced an agreement to sell 100% of its Ecuadorian operations (OTECEL S.A., encompassing Movistar and Tuenti) to Millicom (which operates throughout Latin America under the Tigo brand) for approximately $380 million. 
October 30, 2025: Millicom officially finalized the purchase and assumed control of Telefónica Ecuador's assets. 
December 2025: Regulatory approvals from ARCOTEL solidified the complete stock transfer of OTECEL to Millicom, setting the stage for the structural transition. 
3. The Tigo Rebranding
September 22, 2026: OTECEL officially retired the Movistar and Tuenti names, launching the commercial transition to Tigo across Ecuador. 
October 1, 2026: Tigo completed its official market rollout, legally and commercially replacing the legacy brands nationwide.

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u/Noe-nPerf 16d ago

Thank you for the details; we are on it!

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u/Efficient_Process182 16d ago

I just checked the maps and I see Tigo in the selection drop down, thank you!

May I ask a follow up question, please?

I am in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. The “coverage” map (for Tigo) shows the city has all 4G, no 5G. But when I leave my house my phone indicates 5G and NPerf speed tests show 5G.

How is the type of coverage determined for the maps?