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If you are interested in using the ETECSA cellular Internet, here is a set of handy resources.
Steps to know if you can activate Data Internet in Cuba:
Know the IMEI of the phone, by dialing *#06#
Send a free SMS to 2266
Write the first 8 digits of your IMEI and send it
✅ You will receive an SMS with the answer you were looking for.
Another simpler alternative to achieve the same outcome is to dial: *222*468#.
And to know if you can connect to the 4G / LTE network...
First, you need to check if your SIM card is a USIM type, which is the one that can connect to the 4G / LTE network. To do this, send an SMS to 2266 with the text SIM, just that. You will receive a response shortly.
If the answer is positive, then send another SMS to 2266, but this time with the text LTE. The confirmation message is the following:
"ETECSA informs: You can use 4G/LTE when you are in a coverage area, configure your phone. For more information, contact 52642266".
Mobile Codes for Cuba:
*222# — Check main balance and all active resources
*222*328# — Check your data plans
*222*266# — Check bonuses and USD plans
*222*869# — Check voice plans
*222*767# — Check SMS plans
*222*732# — Check international recharge status
You can learn about these and other mobile phone codes in Cuba here.