Claro Colombia modernizes its network with more than 10,000 antennas to improve coverage and sustainability.

Claro Colombia announced the launch of a comprehensive plan to modernize its technological infrastructure, which includes upgrading more than 10,000 antennas nationwide.

The initiative seeks to improve the service experience for users , increase the operational efficiency of its network, and advance the company's environmental commitments.

According to the company, more than 1,000 antennas will be upgraded throughout 2025. The process includes simplifying components such as the hardware, the baseband (responsible for signal processing), power amplifiers, and the antennas themselves.

The goal is for 100% of these stations to be modernized by 2028, and 60% to operate with 5G technology.

Rodrigo de Gusmao, president of Claro Colombia, stated that the company's commitment is to offer better coverage, faster speeds, and stable service.

“ In addition, we are optimizing our infrastructure with more efficient hardware, allowing us to reduce our carbon footprint ,” the executive noted.

The company reported significant progress in the areas where it has already implemented the technological upgrade. It has recorded an increase of more than 25% in data traffic and a 21% improvement in the energy efficiency of the upgraded base stations.

Furthermore, 33% of mobile traffic in the affected areas already uses 5G networks.

According to data from the Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC), 70% of Colombian users who accessed 5G during 2024 did so through Claro's network.

The modernization will also allow for the consolidation of multiple technologies—from 2G to 5G—into a single infrastructure, resulting in greater operational capacity with fewer devices.

“ Our goal is to offer our users the best connectivity experience in Colombia, while contributing to a more sustainable future ,” concluded de Gusmao.

*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly available information released to media outlets. It was also reviewed by a journalist and an editor.