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Costa Rica

eSIM in Costa Rica

6 plans available

If you are travelling to Costa Rica, a travel eSIM is the smartest way to stay online. 6 plans are available with different data sizes and validity periods, with 4G/LTE coverage via Hot Telecom, Hot Telecom+. Buy your eSIM before you fly, scan the QR code, and connect the moment you land — no store visit, no SIM swap.

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Plans available
6
Max validity (days)
30
Max speed
4G
Provider
2

eSIM plans for Costa Rica

Compare plans in Costa Rica

PlanDataValidityPriceProviderNetwork
5 GB - 30 days5 GB30 days days$26.50Hot Telecom
4G
5 GB - 50 SMS - 50 Mins - 30 days5 GB30 days days$28.50Hot Telecom+
4G
10 GB - 30 days10 GB30 days days$34.00Hot Telecom
4G
10 GB - 100 SMS - 100 Mins - 30 days10 GB30 days days$36.50Hot Telecom+
4G
20 GB - 30 days
Best value
20 GB30 days days$40.50Hot Telecom
4G
20 GB - 200 SMS - 200 Mins - 30 days20 GB30 days days$44.00Hot Telecom+
4G

Available networks in Costa Rica

Liberty
4G

Your phone connects automatically to the best available network wherever you are in Costa Rica.

Tips for using an eSIM in Costa Rica

  • 1Activation policy at Hot Telecom: first-usage
  • 2Activation policy at Hot Telecom+: first-usage
  • 3Make sure your phone supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked before you buy.
  • 4Install your eSIM over Wi-Fi before leaving home.
  • 5Turn on "data roaming" for your eSIM line after you arrive in Costa Rica.

Providers in Costa Rica

Hot Telecom
Hot Telecom
Local
Liberty (4G)

Activation: first-usage

Hot Telecom+
Hot Telecom+
Local
Liberty (4G)

Activation: first-usage

Only local calls and SMS are supported.

How to activate your eSIM in Costa Rica

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    Choose the plan that fits your trip to Costa Rica and buy it through the link.

  2. 2

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    Your QR code arrives instantly by email or in your account.

  3. 3

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    Go to Settings > Cellular > Add plan and scan the QR code.

  4. 4

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    When you land in Costa Rica, turn on data and browse straight away.

eSIM in Costa Rica — questions

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