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Test your Kolbi internet speed in Costa Rica
www.kolbi.crKolbi is the commercial brand of Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), the state-owned telecommunications and electricity company in Costa Rica. Operating since 1949, Kolbi provides the widest mobile coverage in the country and offers fiber-optic home internet with speeds up to 200 Mbps.
About Kolbi
Kolbi operates under ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad), founded in 1949 as Costa Rica's national electricity and telecommunications provider. Headquartered in San Jose, ICE maintained a monopoly on telecommunications until 2011 when the market was opened to competition.
Kolbi maintains the strongest mobile coverage in Costa Rica due to its historical infrastructure investment, with its 4G LTE network covering approximately 95% of the population. The company offers mobile, fiber broadband, ADSL, and fixed telephony services throughout the country.
Kolbi Plans and Services
Kolbi offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Kolbi offers home internet starting at 5 Mbps for CRC 12,500 per month on ADSL, with fiber plans at 50 Mbps for CRC 20,000, 100 Mbps for CRC 28,000, and 200 Mbps for CRC 38,000 per month. Fiber plans include extras like cloud storage and virus protection. ICE also deploys Ultra Broadband Internet service in over 60 locations across the country.
Mobile prepaid plans include a Basic plan with 2 GB data and 35 minutes for CRC 5,000, a Standard plan with 4 GB and 50 minutes for CRC 8,000, and a Premium plan with 5 GB and 100 minutes for CRC 12,000 per month.
Kolbi Internet Plans
| Plan | Speed | Price | Features |
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| Internet 5 dsl | 5 Mbps | CRC 12,500/month |
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| Internet 50 fiber | 50 Mbps | CRC 20,000/month |
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| Internet 100 fiber | 100 Mbps | CRC 28,000/month |
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| Internet 200 fiber | 200 Mbps | CRC 38,000/month |
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Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Kolbi for current offers.
Mobile Data Settings
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Kolbi Speed Test FAQ
What internet speeds does Kolbi offer in Costa Rica?
Kolbi offers home internet plans ranging from 5 Mbps on ADSL to 200 Mbps on fiber-optic connections. The fiber plans at 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 200 Mbps are available in areas where ICE has deployed its fiber-to-the-home infrastructure. ADSL plans remain available in areas not yet covered by fiber. ICE has also launched Ultra Broadband Internet service in over 60 locations across the country for even faster connectivity.
Does Kolbi have the best mobile coverage in Costa Rica?
Kolbi maintains the strongest mobile coverage in Costa Rica, covering approximately 95% of the population with its 4G LTE network. This extensive coverage is the result of ICE's decades-long monopoly on telecommunications infrastructure before the market was opened to competition in 2011. Kolbi's network reaches rural and remote areas that competing operators may not cover, making it the most reliable choice for mobile connectivity across the entire country.
How do I test my Kolbi internet speed?
Use the Kencang speed test to check your Kolbi connection. Click Start Test to measure your download speed, upload speed, and ping latency in about 30 seconds. For accurate results on a fiber connection, use an ethernet cable instead of WiFi, close all other applications, and ensure no other devices are consuming bandwidth. For mobile speed tests, ensure you have strong signal strength and test in different locations.
What mobile data plans does Kolbi offer?
Kolbi offers prepaid mobile plans starting with a Basic plan at CRC 5,000 per month that includes 2 GB of data, 35 minutes of calls, 30 SMS, and 3 GB of WhatsApp data. The Standard plan at CRC 8,000 provides 4 GB of data, 50 minutes, 30 SMS, and 3 GB of WhatsApp data. The Premium plan at CRC 12,000 includes 5 GB of data, 100 minutes, 30 SMS, and 5 GB for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. A SIM card costs CRC 1,000.