Claro vs Movistar | Telecom Consumer Discussion Forums

Movistar and Claro are both Nicaraguan local companies. Both companies are very similar in price and promotions. The competition between them is ongoing and never ending. They promote themselves by driving around town in vans playing recordings and music. They also both sponsor events and things such as bus stops and benches. You will not make it a day here without hearing or seeing one or the others name’s. The two real differences for choosing one over the other is first popularity. Ask around and see who most of your friends or business associates are using as this will save you money calling the opposing company. The second reason is depending on where in the country you are Claro may have better connectivity or Movistar may. In the popular town of San Juan del Sur Movistar is the more popular of the two, while Granada is very mixed. Both companies have offices in virtually every town or at least major city.