eSIM for Costa Rica
Costa Rica at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- Kolbi (ICE), Claro, Liberty/Movistar
- Local eSIM
- Some local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +506
Costa Rica has three major mobile networks—Kolbi (ICE), Claro, and Liberty/Movistar—offering 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G coverage across the country. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks and their supported radio generations, using key bands including B2 (1900 MHz), B4 (AWS), B28 (700 MHz), and n78 (3.5 GHz) for 5G where available. Travel eSIMs work on modern eSIM-capable phones regardless of whether local carriers support eSIM technology.
Home-carrier roaming in Costa Rica tends to be costly, making a travel eSIM the more practical choice for most visitors. Travel eSIM country plans are generally cheaper and simpler than obtaining a local SIM or eSIM for short stays. Some local carriers do issue eSIMs, though a travel eSIM remains the more convenient option for most travelers needing temporary connectivity without long-term commitments.
| 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 |
Travel eSIM or local SIM in Costa Rica?
Home-carrier roaming is costly here; travel-eSIM country plans are available and generally cheaper and simpler than a local SIM for short stays. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Costa Rica
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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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.