Apple Device in Costa Rica (iPhone/iPad)

As we head into high-season Costa Rica Cellular Connection would like to inform iPhone and iPad users that we have simple solutions for your phone and internet needs for your next Costa Rica trip.

We can provide you with a Sim Card, Micro Sim, and Nano Sims that will allow you to make calls and surf the internet with your own device on your trip.

iPhone 3 users should request a regular Sim Card.  iPhone 4 and 4s users will want to reserve a Micro Sim, and iPhone 5 users will want to reserve a Nano Sim.  Special thanks to Apple for making things easy as usual!

If you are traveling with an iPad 4, you will also want to reserve a Micro Sim.  iPad 3 users should reserve a regular sim.

Check with your local carrier to see if you phone needs to be unlocked!  Safe travels.

Costa Rica Cellular Connection providing travelers with phone, sim card, and internet needs since 2004.

Wireless Internet for Costa Rica

For the last few years Costa Rica Cellular Connection has not only provide people traveling to Costa Rica with cellular phone rentals, and Prepaid Sim Cards, we have also provided people with a wireless internet connection using one of our USB data cards.  This device (pictured) plugs right into any device-laptop, tablet, etc., with a USB slot and allows users to access the internet wherever their travelers take them.. at broadband speeds.  No need to hang out in the common area of your hotel hoping to find a wifi connection.

We will now be offering a 1meg download speed product, and a new and improved 2meg download speed wireless product, at $59/month and $99/month respectively.  For only $59/month you can access the internet wherever your travels take you in Costa Rica, great for email, general web surfing, and trip planning.  If you need a more robust connection, we have our 2meg product.

Contact us today at 1-866-353-6492 or on the internet at www.costaricacellularconnection.com.  

Smart Phones Now Available for Costa Rica

The Costa Rica Cellular Connection roll-out of our new Smart Phone product is now fully available!  The phones allows for easy one-click email setup, full keyboard, and internet browsing at it's finest.  These phones can be connected to the ICE network with a Prepaid Sim Card for Costa Rica, which will provide you with an affordable option for calling, texting, and browsing the network at 3G speeds wherever your travels take you in Costa Rica.

If you have your own unlocked 3G phone, including, iPhones and other smart phones, you can simply purchase a prepaid sim card and use on with your phone.


Contact us today at 1-866-353-6492 or on the web at: www.costaricacellularconnection.com.

Smart Phones for Costa Rica With Prepaid Sim

As Costa Rica Cellular Connection does with all new product roll-outs, we are currently using our new Nokia Smart Phones with full keyboards, so we are fully aware of the phones capabilities and limitations.  Our new Smart Phones for rental offer an easy way for travelers to set up their personal emails with two simple clicks on the phone.  You can use that service with one our affordable Prepaid Kolbi Sim Cards for Costa Rica, for calling and data services. 

These Prepaid Sim Cards for Costa Rica can also be purchased to be used in your unlocked quadband smart phones and tablet devices, including ipad, iphone, and some droid model phones.  Have your phone number and Sim Card before you leave for you trip, so no waiting in line at the airport-with delivery in the US or Costa Rica.  Contact us today at 1-866-353-6492 or online at: www.costaricacellularconnection.com.

Smart Phones for Costa Rica Sim Cards

Costa Rica Cellular Connection is proud to announce a new piece of hardware being offered for CR travelers looking for a smart (well smarter!) phone for rent on their trips to Costa Rica.  We will now provide a full keyboard and larger screen option for a better browser experience at $69/month for phone rental.  We have been providing reliable Nokia phones with 3g access for a while at $39/month, and will continue to do so.

If you have your own unlocked quad band phone and just need to a SIM CARD, we can do that as well as a licensed ICE Kolbi Sim Card provider.  For the full coverage and 3G experience, you will have to make sure your phone operates on UMTS 850 band.

Contact us today for all your telecommunication needs in Costa Rica at www.costaricacellularconnection.com or by phone at 1-866-353-6492.

PrePaid Sim Packages for Costa Rica

Costa Rica Cellular Connection now offers Prepaid phone with Sim packages for Costa Rica!  Packages include a phone that works on the ICE Network (Costa Rican Telecommunications Provider), and a SIM card with prepaid voice and/or data minutes on them.  These are Kolbi Sim Cards provided to us from ICE as one of their approved SIM Card vendors.  These prepaid SimCards can be reloaded through Costa Rica Cellular Connection or through any store that has a Kolbi sign.  If you already have an unlocked quad band phone, or a tablet and are just interested in a SIM Card for your Costa Rica travels, we can provide you that as well.

These SIM cards can be used for voice and data with either a phone or tablet device, such as iPhones or iPads.

All SIM, data cards (providing wireless internet through Costa Rica!), and phones can be delivered before your trip in the US, or to a convenient location once you arrive in Costa Rica.

Contact us today on the web at www.costaricacellularconnection.com or by phone at 1-866-353-6492.  As always, safe travels!

3G Phones vs. GSM Phones Costa Rica

If you are traveling to Costa Rica and are planning on using/renting/purchasing a cell phone to use down there, you definitely want to make sure you use a 3G phone.  GSM phones do not perform nearly as well as the 3G service, and in many of the destination area's for tourist, there is little to no GSM coverage.  ICE stopped building out that network when they began to offer 3G service and the because of this the coverage areas now suffer.

Costa Rica Cellular Connection only offers 3G phones if you decide to get one from us..but if you don't us Costa Rica Cellular Connection, you should still look for an unlocked 3G phone, not GSM.  If you have your own quad band unlocked 3G phone, you can also purchase of our our Kolbi Sim Cards which are reload-able all over Costa Rica, and offer the best rates.  You can get these from us before you leave for your trip in the US or Canada.

Costa Rica Cellular Connection has been providing phones, SIM Cards, and Broadband Data Cards to travelers heading to Costa Rica for over 7 years.  Contact us today at www.costaricacellularconnection.com or by phone at 1-866-353-6492.

iPad in Costa Rica

As we have mentioned before we are now able to set our customers up with a SIM Card that will allow for users to get internet access to their iPads when traveling around Costa Rica.  This is comparable to the Data Card service our customers have been enjoying in Costa Rica for a few years now.  The Data Cards we provide are for devices with a USB port, enabling users to access 3G wireless internet anywhere there is network coverage in Costa Rica (ICE Network).

We are seeing a trend now, where people decide that they will just try and get this set up through the ICE booth at the airport, (same prices as ours) without success.  Then they will call us, tell us they wish they would have went with our company, and then ask if we can help them.

The easiest solution, if you are looking for data, a wireless internet option in Costa Rica, whether it be for a laptop, or an iPad, is to reserve with Costa Rica Cellular Connection, and let us guide you through the process.  We know how to do this.  This is our business-providing services for travelers.  This can be a lot different knowledge base and requirements then providing service for locals, which is ICE's primary business.

Costa Rica Cellular Connection has been providing Prepaid SIM Cards, wireless internet, and cell phone rentals for Costa Rica for years.  Contact us today at 1-866-353-6492, or on the web at www.costaricacellularconnection.com. 

Semana Santa Travel Costa Rica (Easter Week)

If you are traveling to Costa Rica on Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter, you are in for a treat. It is a great time of year to be down there. This year Easter falls on April 8th meaning Easter Week will be from April 1st through 8th. One thing to be aware of is that many things in the country shut down, especially near the end of the week as it progresses towards Easter.

That being said, if you are traveling to Costa Rica that week and will be renting or purchasing a Prepaid SIM Card, Data Card, or a cell phone, try and get your order in early and get it delivered in the US or Canada, or let us know where you want it delivered in Costa Rica before that week. We will do everything we can to accomodate last minute orders in and around the Easter weekend, but sometimes it can be tricky getting people to work down there on those days! We recommend thinking about this for all your trip planning, not just in relation to our products. Have a great trip!

Costa Rica Cellular Connection is an ICE approved vendor for Costa Rica, selling Prepaid SIM cards, Wireless Internet, and Cellular Pone rentals. Contact us today at www.costaricacellularconnection.com or by phone at 1-866-353-6492.

Liberia/Guanacaste Delivies Available

If you are traveling to Costa Rica and plan on flying into the Liberia airport (LIR), Costa Rica Cellular Connection can have a phone, Prepaid Sim, or Data Card, waiting for you at your destination for most destinations in Guanacaste. As always, you can take delivery before your trip in the US or Canada (call for rates and availability for other countries) or we can also deliver in the San Jose, Alejuela areas as well.

Call us today at 1-866-353-6492. Costa Rica Cellular Connection is the leading provider of ICE approved Prepaid Kolbi Sim Cards, Wireless Internet, and Cellular Phone Rentals for people heading to Costa Rica. www.costaricacellularconnection.com

2 Meg Wireless Internet for Costa Rica

Costa Rica Cellular Connection can now offer 2 meg (download) Wireless Internet for your trip to Costa Rica. Travel about the country with your laptop, ipad, or any wireless device and get internet access from anywhere! Contact us today for rates and information 1-866-353-6492.

Costa Rica Cellular Connection is a ICE licensed provider of Prepaid Kolbi Sim Cards, Cellular Phones, and Data Cards for Costa Rica. The company can also provide Prepaid Kolbi Micro Sim Cards for travelers with iPhones. Contact us today for all your Prepaid Sim Card, Voice, and Data needs for your next trip to Costa Rica! www.costaricacellularconnection.com 1-866-353-6492

Prepaid Sim in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

Greetings from Manuel Antonio! We just thought we would share a nice picture we took on a little adventure out to Manual Antonio on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica, up the hill from Quepos. This picture, which includes our 5 month old daughter's feet, was taken on our unlocked iPhone and sent out to the Grandmas and Titas immediately using one of our Prepaid Sim Cards (Micro Sim actually for the iPhone). Nice to see decent coverage in Manuel Antonio, which has known to be a bit spotty depending on where you are.

We hope you are able to find a bit of Paradise as well on your next trip to Costa Rica. Contact us today for all your, Prepaid Sim Cards for Costa Rica, Cell Phone rental, and Wireless Internet needs at www.costaricacellularconnection.com, or by phone at 1-866-353-6492. Delivery available in the US/Canada or Costa Rica!

ICE Kolbi Prepaid Sim Cards for Costa Rica!

About a year ago Costa Rica Cellular Connection was granted the right to sell Prepaid Sim Cards for people traveling to Costa Rica, which was great news for our customers, since this is the most affordable option on the market today. This allows for people with unlocked phones to use their own phone with a sim card provided by our company. We are able to get our products to our customers in the US and Canada before they leave for their trip to Costa Rica, so they don't have to wait in line, or spend any extra time at the airport in Costa Rica. We are also able have a a sim card, 3g phone, or wireless internet card delivered to a desired location in Costa Rica, like a hotel or language school.

We get a lot of our business from people that assume they will get their telecommunications need met at the airport through the ICE stand, only to find out that their system is down, or no one is manning the booth upon arrival!! I'm not sure if this is always true so we decided to check it out on our last few trips to Costa Rica. To sum it up, between my wife and myself we have had several trips that involved being in the San Jose airport after 8PM, and I have never seen anyone at the ICE booth!

Costa Rica Cellular Connection provides SIM CARDS, Unlocked 3G phones, and Wireless Internet for travelers heading to Costa Rica. Contact us today at 1-866-353-6492 or on the web at www.costaricacellularconnection.com.

iPhone 4 and iPad in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica Cellular Connection can provide you with your Sim Card needs for your US iPhone, and iPhone 4 models, and data connections for iPads. iPhones require a different size Sim Card, called a Micro Sim, and we are able to modify the Kolbi Sim Cards to provide service to iPhone users. In fact, we have spent the last week driving around Costa Rica and testing the service on our own iPhone, and have been pretty impressed with the service. I would say it's been comparable or better than my 4G service I use in the US from Verizon. iPad users can also purchase a prepaid sim card and use one of our datacards to access the internet at 3g speeds anywhere in the country where the network reaches. We found this to be a huge help this last trip, because many of the hotels provide a local wi-fi connection, usually in a small common area, but internet access outside of that, especially in the hotel room proved to be more difficult to connect.

If you have another type of Smart Phone or any other phone and have a place to put a Sim Card, and have the phone unlocked by your carrier, you can also purchase one of our Sim Cards for the most affordable voice and data rates available in Costa Rica.

Contact us today at 1-866-353-6492 or on the internet at www.costaricacellularconnection.com.