Costa Rica: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Costa Rica's mobile market is served by three major carriers: Kolbi (operated by ICE), Claro, and Liberty/Movistar. All three networks support 3G and 4G/LTE services. 5G has been commercially launched in the country, though deployment may be limited to urban areas.
Roaming eSIMs in Costa Rica typically connect via LTE bands B2 (1900 MHz), B4 (AWS), and B28 (700 MHz), with 5G access on n78 (3.5 GHz) where available. Some local carriers issue eSIMs, though availability and terms may vary. Visitors should confirm eSIM compatibility with their chosen provider before arrival.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Kolbi (ICE), Claro, Liberty/Movistar |
| Key travel bands | B2(1900), B4(AWS), B28(700), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Capital | San Jose |
| Calling code | +506 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.