Cell Phone Savvy: How to Use A Cell
Walk down any street in Costa Rica, and you'll see people chatting on their cell phones, texting friends, or surfing the Internet with a 3G connection. Cell phones are convenient, mostly reliable, and inexpensive, and you'll probably use one everyday.
FAQs
How do I get a cell phone?
Tourists and residents alike may purchase Kolbi prepaid cell phone service, a GSM and 3G network that’ll cost you about $5 per month. The service offers both national and international SIM chips in several denominations. If you are a tourist, simply present your passport and two copies of your photo and entry stamp pages to obtain the Kolbi plan.
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Currently, only Costa Rican citizens and legal residents may apply for traditional cell phone lines, though prepaid cell phones are available to tourists and non-residents. Corporations (S.A.’s), even those owned by ...
ContinueLast updated: Oct 22, 2023