Kolbi - Costa Rica

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Kolbi (Costa Rica) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Kolbi (Costa Rica). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.kolbi.cr/

Kolbi Costa Rica is one of the major telecommunications providers in Costa Rica, offering a range of mobile network services including 2G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, and LTE-A (4.5G) services. Here are some key details about Kolbi Costa Rica:

Coverage

  • Wide Coverage: Kolbi has extensive coverage across both urban and rural areas in Costa Rica. Its 3G/4G network is strong in urban areas and gradually decreases in rural areas.
  • Coverage Maps: Detailed coverage maps for Kolbi are available through the Opensignal app, which provides real-world data from a global community of app users. Additionally, nPerf.com offers a map showing Kolbi's 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage across various regions in Costa Rica.

Speed

  • Speed Rankings: Kolbi's speed is ranked 2nd in Costa Rica, with average download speeds of 18.9 Mbps and upload speeds of 6.1 Mbps.

Services

  • Types of Services: Kolbi offers mobile phone networks, broadband Internet, fixed-line services, and digital television.
  • Customer Support: Kolbi provides 24/7 customer support through phone calls, live chat, and email.

Plans and Options

  • SIM Cards and eSIM: Kolbi offers SIM cards and eSIMs for tourists and locals, with various prepaid tourist packages that include data, call, and text allowances.
  • Roaming: While Kolbi SIMs and eSIMs can be used outside of Costa Rica, roaming charges and limited functionality may apply.

Device Compatibility

  • Frequency Bands: Kolbi uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. This information can help determine if an unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Kolbi in Costa Rica.

Overall, Kolbi Costa Rica provides reliable and extensive mobile network coverage, making it a popular choice for both residents and tourists.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Kolbi Costa Rica uses the 1800 MHz (DCS) band for GSM. This frequency band supports voice, SMS, and data services, with data transfer rates limited to 9.6 kbps. It is the standard band used by all three carriers in Costa Rica, including Kolbi, Claro, and Movistar. The 1800 MHz band offers a wider coverage area compared to the 850 MHz band but supports fewer users. It was deployed in 1995, allowing customers to access SMS and further data transmission services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

Kolbi Costa Rica uses the UMTS frequency band B5 (850 MHz).

LTE

Name Interface Description
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Kolbi Costa Rica uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band is utilized for LTE services, enabling high-speed data transmission. The deployment details of this band are not specified.

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