IPhone in Costa Rica
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1G iPhone
Tools
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Plans and costs
In telecom Costa Rica is state owned, so the only authorized agencies are ICE offices.
- First time activation: US$24
- 60 minute plan: US$5.75
- Additional minute 4.5 cents US (yes, four point five US cents per minute)
The average usage for a cellphone is approximately US$10/month to US$42/month. For more information refer to: Grupo ICE Cellular Services Tariff.
GPRS & EDGE Internet Connection
There is a GPRS connection available prior to a voice activation, user must call 193 and talk to the ICE representative to activate the service. Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) is not available, only General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) with speeds of 8-20 kbit/s per time slot. Recommended usage of this service is mainly to check email. The EDGE icon does light up but it will work under GPRS speeds.
Warranty and repair
Any software or hardware damage must be repaired in the U.S., therefore, the device must be sent back to an Apple Store with the original software (IMPORTANT: no jailbrake software must be installed). Apple may need to examine your proof of purchase document to verify your iPhone’s warranty status.
Videos of working iPhones 1G
3G iPhone
No official information has been available on this device although the local newspaper has announced that ICE is negotiating distribution of the device. Refer to "ICE afirma que iPhone 3G funcionará en su red GSM"
