Liberty - Costa Rica
Liberty (Costa Rica) uses 1 GSM band, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Liberty (Costa Rica). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Liberty Costa Rica, operated by Liberty Latin America, provides a range of telecommunications and entertainment services in Costa Rica. Here are some key points about their mobile network:
Coverage: Liberty Movil offers 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage across various locations in Costa Rica, including San José, Limón, San Francisco, Alajuela, Liberia, Paraíso, Puntarenas, San Isidro, Curridabat, San Vicente, San Vicente de Moravia, San José, Purral, Turrialba, and San Miguel.
5G Trials and Rollout: Liberty Latin America has conducted 5G trials in Costa Rica, with initial availability in locations such as Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Ultrapark Dos. The company plans to expand 5G coverage to 17 additional locations and switch on 34 5G sites in San José.
Network Performance: The network performance is monitored through the nPerf app, which collects data from users to display coverage and speed maps. These maps are updated hourly for network coverage and every 15 minutes for speed data.
Availability: Liberty Movil SIM cards can be purchased at various kiosks and stores in cities like Quepos, and they offer different prepaid plans with varying amounts of data and talk time.
Compatibility: Liberty Movil supports GSM frequencies, making it compatible with most unlocked GSM phones. However, specific models like the iPhone 14 may require alternative solutions.
Overall, Liberty Costa Rica's mobile network provides comprehensive coverage and is actively expanding its 5G capabilities to enhance connectivity in the country.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Liberty Costa Rica uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Liberty Costa Rica uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. It is a primary UMTS frequency band in Europe and is known for its high data rates and capacity due to its large bandwidth of 60 MHz. The deployment of this band is harmonized across most countries in Europe to facilitate roaming and interoperability, aligning with the ITU recommendation for the global IMT-2000 standard. The 2100 MHz band is essential for 3G services in Europe, despite facing challenges such as the need for a high number of base stations to provide adequate coverage, particularly in rural and indoor areas, and high costs associated with acquiring spectrum licenses and building network infrastructure. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Liberty Costa Rica uses the UMTS B5 (850 MHz) frequency band. This information is not specified in the sources provided. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Liberty Costa Rica uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) added to Liberty Costa Rica.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) added to Liberty Costa Rica.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B5 (850 MHz) added to Liberty Costa Rica.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Liberty Costa Rica.
