Costa Rica, a Central American nation with a population of over 5 million, is marked by diverse terrain encompassing coastal plains, central valleys, and mountain ranges. This geographical diversity poses unique challenges in terms of infrastructure development and technology distribution. The more densely populated regions, such as the Central Valley, enjoy better access to technology and telecommunications compared to remote regions. However, the Costa Rican government has made notable efforts to bridge this digital divide, implementing initiatives such as the National Telecommunications Development Plan to expand internet access across the country. Another significant area of innovation is the renewable energy sector: Costa Rica is a global leader, generating more than 98% of its electricity from renewable sources. This green approach presents both opportunities and challenges for technological development and infrastructure, requiring specific adaptations and solutions to ensure efficient, sustainable technology use.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Claro Costa Rica is a telecommunications company operating in Costa Rica. The company is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications group. Claro entered the market in 2011 following the passing of the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement which opened up the monopolistic telecommunications market to private enterprise. The company sits under the umbrella of América Móvil, which is one of the largest telecommunication companies globally.
Kölbi is a state-owned telecommunications company operating in Costa Rica. Established by the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) in 1963, it has since grown to become one of the leading providers of telecommunications services in the country. The company is fully owned by the Costa Rican government, operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications.
Liberty Costa Rica is a telecommunications company operating in Costa Rica. It is a subsidiary of Liberty Latin America, a leading telecommunications company with operations in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It began operations under the name Movistar in November 2011 as the national subsidiary of the Spanish company Telefónica . In June 2022, the company changed its name to "Liberty" after being acquired by the transnational consortium Liberty Latin America. The ownership of Liberty Costa Rica is held by Liberty Latin America, which is publicly traded on the NASDAQ...