{"id":3518,"date":"2023-11-22T03:25:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T03:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/?page_id=3518"},"modified":"2024-05-10T03:14:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T03:14:30","slug":"operators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Operators in Costa Rica: Which One is the Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mobile phone service is provided by many competing telecommunications in Costa Rica.&nbsp;Making the choice of operator for somebody visiting or moving to Costa Rica is not a simple matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll summarize for you the major mobile operators, tips on how to select the best option, compares major providers, and answers some frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"mobile operators in costa rica\" class=\"wp-image-3557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#i-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica-at-a-glance\">I. Mobile Operators in Costa Rica at a Glance<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ii-selecting-the-best-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica\">II. Selecting the Best Mobile Operators in Costa Rica<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iii-best-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica-detailed-comparison\">III. Best Mobile Operators in Costa Rica &#8211; Detailed Comparison<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iv-where-to-buy-sim-card-from-costa-rica-mobile-operators\">IV. Where to Buy SIM Card from Costa Rica Mobile Operators?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#v-e-sim-in-costa-rica-an-overview\">V. eSIM in Costa Rica &#8211; an Overview<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vi-fa-qs-about-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica\">VI. FAQs about Mobile Operators in Costa Rica<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vii-final-words\">VII. Final Words<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica-at-a-glance\">I. Mobile Operators in Costa Rica at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/top-mo-costarica-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"best costa rica's mobile operators\" class=\"wp-image-3607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/top-mo-costarica-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/top-mo-costarica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/top-mo-costarica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/top-mo-costarica-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/top-mo-costarica.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Best Costa Rica&#8217;s mobile operators<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to get a mobile phone plan in Costa Rica, you&#8217;ve got a few solid options to choose from. The three main mobile operators in Costa Rica are Claro, Liberty, and K\u00f6lbi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-1\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"5\"\n           data-rows=\"4\"\n           data-wpID=\"1\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:10.672358591249%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Company                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:19.850586979723%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Ownership                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:14.834578441836%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Year Established                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:27.321237993597%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Subscribers in Costa Rica                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:27.321237993597%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mobile Services                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Liberty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Liberty Latin America                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2021                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        About 46% of Costa Rica\u2019s mobile telephony subscriptions                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Digital video, broadband internet, telephony and mobile services                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        K\u00f6lbi                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2002                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        About 32.5% of Costa Rica\u2019s mobile telephony subscriptions                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, and LTE-A (4.5G) services                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Claro                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Am\u00e9rica M\u00f3vil                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2003                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Nearly 2 million subscribers                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        UMTS\/HSDPA, CDMA, GSM, AMPS, Wireless Data Services, Push to Talk                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-1'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-selecting-the-best-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica\">II. Selecting the Best Mobile Operators in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/30.jpg\" alt=\"how to choose mobile operators in costa rica\" class=\"wp-image-3622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/30.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/30-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong> &#8211; Check out whether the operator provides 4G service in your area of residence, work, and travel destinations.&nbsp;K\u00f6lbi and Claro operate the largest telecommunication networks in Peru.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed<\/strong> &#8211; Performance varies.&nbsp;Recent studies show that, on average, the speed of the 4G networks is fastest at Claro, followed by K\u00f6lbi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"opensignal report 2023 of costa rica, download and upload speed\" class=\"wp-image-3601\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/16-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2023\/12\/costarica\/mobile-network-experience\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2023\/12\/costarica\/mobile-network-experience\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Network bands in Costa Rica<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure your device is compatible with network bands used in Costa Rica. Unlocked phones usually work on any operator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract vs prepaid<\/strong> &#8211; Prepaid offers more freedom, but contract may provide more for heavy users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-best-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica-detailed-comparison\">III. Best Mobile Operators in Costa Rica &#8211; Detailed Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/15.jpg\" alt=\"opensignal july report on mobile network in costa rica\" class=\"wp-image-3621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/11\/15-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Digging deeper into the top providers in Costa Rica:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"movistar\">1. Liberty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong> &#8211; 4G LTE reaches about 95% of the population. 3G fills most remaining gaps. <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/liberty\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/liberty\/\">Liberty<\/a> has a reliable service across cities and major routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speeds<\/strong> &#8211; Average download speeds of 35 Mbps, just behind K\u00f6lbi as the fastest network. Good performance for streaming and web use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plans<\/strong> &#8211; Postpaid monthly plans from about $20 for 500 MB of data to $50 for 10 GB. Discounted prepaid packs and data add-ons available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International<\/strong> &#8211; Competitive rates to call North America and Europe. Roaming agreements allow use abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service<\/strong> &#8211; Large retail presence across Costa Rica. Customer service generally decent but lags Claro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone Selection<\/strong> &#8211; Broad range of cell phones from entry-level Android to premium iPhones available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perks<\/strong> &#8211; Spotify, Netflix, and other streaming services included on high-end plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"claro\">2. Claro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong> &#8211; 4G LTE reaches 90% of population.  <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/claro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/claro\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claro<\/a> has a reliable service even in remote areas thanks to wide network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speeds<\/strong> &#8211; Typical 4G speeds of 25 Mbps. Slightly slower than Liberty but still fast enough for most uses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plans<\/strong> &#8211; Postpaid plans from $25 for 1.5 GB to $60 for unlimited data. Prepaid options and data packages too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International<\/strong> &#8211; Low rates for calls to 40+ countries. Claro Americas roaming provides service in 15+ nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service<\/strong> &#8211; Widely praised for quality of in-store experience and call centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone Selection<\/strong> &#8211; Vast range of latest devices from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perks<\/strong> &#8211; Free access to Claro Video streaming on higher-end plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kolbi\">3. K\u00f6lbi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong> &#8211; 4G LTE reaches near 85% of population. <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/kolbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/operators\/kolbi\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K\u00f6lbi <\/a>still expanding 4G to more rural zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speeds<\/strong> &#8211; Fastest average 4G download speeds upwards of 40 Mbps in testing. Quick for media and downloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plans<\/strong> &#8211; Postpaid options from $20 for 500 MB to $50 for 6 GB. Also prepaid and tourist SIMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International<\/strong> &#8211; Has roaming deals with 100+ partners globally. International calling competitive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service<\/strong> &#8211; Mixed reviews on quality of customer support and retail outlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone Selection<\/strong> &#8211; All major flagships available but smaller selection than Claro and Liberty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perks<\/strong> &#8211; Data-free access to select apps like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-where-to-buy-sim-card-from-costa-rica-mobile-operators\">IV. Where to Buy SIM Card from Costa Rica Mobile Operators?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SIM cards are available at airport kiosks upon arrival and at branded retail stores across Costa Rica:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claro.cr\/personas\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.claro.cr\/personas\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claro<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Widest retail presence with stores in nearly every mall and many convenience stores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libertycr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/libertycr.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liberty<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Good distribution of stores in cities and airports. Look for blue logo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kolbi.cr\/wps\/portal\/kolbi_dev\/personas\/postpago\/planes-postpago\/planes-ultrak?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWb96UQIdwygjDqjMVz_OpxmPwY3r0ZJmr8INitFbLuGGtaD1hZF8QwaAiyYEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kolbi.cr\/wps\/portal\/kolbi_dev\/personas\/postpago\/planes-postpago\/planes-ultrak?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWb96UQIdwygjDqjMVz_OpxmPwY3r0ZJmr8INitFbLuGGtaD1hZF8QwaAiyYEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K\u00f6lbi<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; K\u00f6lbi shops located in some malls and outlets. Limited third-party sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ggg-custom-block-Z17lRiq wp-block-lazyblock-ggg-custom-block\"><div class=\"ggg-custom-shortcode gigago-block-blue\">\n    <div class=\"ggg-shortcode-content\">\n        <p>When purchasing, bring a passport or DIMEX c\u00e9dula and unlock your phone. K\u00f6lbi offers prepaid tourist SIMs good for 30 days.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"v-e-sim-in-costa-rica-an-overview\">V. eSIM in Costa Rica &#8211; an Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides these local operators, eSIM provider costaricaesim.com by GIGAGO also makes it easy for visitors to purchase plans from Claro or Kolbi&#8217;s network in Costa Rica while abroad as well.\u00a0Plans will be based on our website, offering 1 GB or 3GB for seven days at US $ 37.80 each month; as well as a package of the same amount used over fourteen days, also starting from us $ 45 every four months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"plan-that-may-interest-you\">Plan that may interest you<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-cta-show-product-1tkOSi wp-block-lazyblock-cta-show-product\"><div class=\"cta-show-products mb-6\">\n    <div class=\"row vnb-esim-rows\" data-elementor-columns=\"3\" data-elementor-columns-tablet=\"2\" 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class=\"content\"><p>Skip the Roaming Surprise with costaricaesim.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"link-shop\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaesim.com\/\">\n            Buy my eSIM        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vi-fa-qs-about-mobile-operators-in-costa-rica\">VI. FAQs about Mobile Operators in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1700451023610\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the major mobile operators in Costa Rica?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The three major mobile operators in Costa Rica are ICE (with its brand K\u00f6lbi), Liberty (formerly Movistar), and Claro. K\u00f6lbi is the largest operator with around half the market share.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1700451026623\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can I get a prepaid SIM card from each operator?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For K\u00f6lbi\/ICE, prepaid SIM cards cost 1000 colones and are available at airport stores and other locations. For Liberty, SIMs cost 1500 colones and are available in stores. Claro SIMs called &#8220;Superpack&#8221; cost 1000-2500 colones from stores.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1700451032619\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What prepaid data package options are available from each operator?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All operators offer various data packages ranging from a few hundred MB for 1-2 days to multi-GB packages valid for weeks or months. Package prices typically range from 200-5500 colones.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1700451038776\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I use my Costa Rica SIM card abroad or roam in other countries?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>\u00a0Liberty offers regional roaming in Central America on its &#8220;Sin Fronteras&#8221; option. It also allows roaming in the US and some South American countries for a daily fee. Domestic SIMs from the other operators generally do not work abroad.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1700451046734\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which mobile operators in Costa Rica has the best coverage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>K\u00f6lbi has the most extensive coverage nationwide, including rural areas, but Liberty and Claro offer faster speeds in major cities. Coverage varies by location.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vii-final-words\">VII. Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, all three major mobile operators in Costa Rica have pros and cons. Consider your needs and research plans to find the best fit. Ask others for recommendations too. 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