Entel

Chile ★★★ Verified Customer: 103

Entel Chile (Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones) is one of Chile's largest mobile operators, formerly state-owned, still leading after privatization. Entel competes head-to-head with Movistar for #1, with the best overall scores in coverage, speed, and 5G deployment. Opensignal rates Entel's 5G download speed as Chile's fastest (avg 192.5 Mbps) and 5G upload also #1 (25.7 Mbps). Offers 2G (1900MHz), 3G (850 + 1900MHz), 4G LTE (2600 + 700MHz), and 5G NR. 3G covers 99% of population, 4G LTE 97%. Entel also operates in Peru (different company from Bolivia's Entel). Entel began phasing out 2G in October 2024 (kept in some rural areas). USSD entry mainly via SMS shortcodes and Mi Entel App. Chile requires RUT (Chilean tax ID) for SIM registration; foreigners can use passport. Country code +56.