Claro (America Movil) has announced the launch of a 5G trial service in Costa Rica in several localities for customers with compatible phones. Claro Costa Rica said its 5G technology promises browsing speeds up to 10 times faster than current rates, reaching up to 1.7 Gbps, with lower latency and seamless connectivity for multiple devices, enabling users to experience improved browsing speeds. Claro is the third operator to launch 5G in Costa Rica.
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5G Deployment in Costa Rica
The company noted that the deployment of 5G technology will be carried out gradually in the different provinces of Costa Rica. According to the operator's website, 5G is currently available in San Jose and Bijagua de Upala, as well as venues such as Limon baseball stadium, Mall Internacional, Instituto Tecnologico, Central Park, Metro Park, City Mall, among others, according to the website.
"For Claro, it is very important to be able to continue offering users the fastest internet in Costa Rica, and this time we do it hand in hand with 5G technology so that all people can experience the true speed network. The experience we have had in other countries has allowed us to have the necessary tools to provide excellent navigation service for our clients," said Claro Costa Rica.
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Leveraging Global Experience
Claro Costa Rica's parent company, America Movil, has launched 5G in Austria, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Guatemala. This makes Costa Rica the second country in the region with 5G technology supported by Claro, the company said.
Experience 5G Trial
Claro Costa Rica invites its users to experience the 5G network trial firsthand. Users can register their interest through an online forum on the company's website.