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You'll get 2g GSM/GPRS/EDGE data or data throughput of around 150kb/s at the very maximum. If you don't want to deal with Robbers directly and use another prepaid brand, your choices are likely to be these brands as they use the Robbers network. Rogers prepaid for sure will work but the fastest data you'll get is EDGE as there is no HSPA 900/2100 coverage anywhere in North America. That means 2g GSM coverage only in North America with EDGE speeds maximum, or Verizon's CDMA roaming partners. Originally I was going to buy a Verizon blackberry but saw that it only supports HSPA/UMTS(900/2100). Pretty sure its HSPA on 8, which is why that Virgin Mobile SIM doesn't see a network at all - it's looking for the combined 'Bellus' network. They have no legacy GSM, they just started with HSPA.

It is also best to pay in Costa Rican colones, not USD or credit card. You have to fill out a short form and present your photo ID to purchase a prepaid SIM card in Costa Rica which costs around 2000 colones or (3.50 USD). Verizon's preferred partner in Canada is either Telus or Bell, usually Telus, and on their CDMA networks.īell and Telus share an HSPA radio network, but not the network core. To get a prepaid SIM card in Costa Rica, you must have your original passport or photo ID (passport works best) and cash.

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