Buy a Costa Rica number

Buy Costa Rica virtual phone numbers online

Get a San José or other Costa Rica city DID delivered straight to your VoIP, PBX, AI voice agent, or Microsoft Teams, without a sales call. Self-serve at $3.50/month, activation 3-5 business days.

Why teams choose DIDHub for Costa Rica numbers

  • Costa Rica nearshore operations. , major call-center, BPO, and tech presence; local DIDs essential.
  • Tourism inbound. , Costa Rica is a top eco-tourism destination; local numbers convert better with travelers.
  • LATAM Spanish coverage. , Costa Rica is the regional anchor for Central America Spanish-speaking markets.
  • Crypto and digital nomad. , Costa Rica hosts a large international remote-work community.
  • Toll-free 0800. , free for Costa Rican callers, standard for support.

About Costa Rica virtual phone numbers

Costa Rica telecoms regulator: SUTEL. DIDHub handles the SUTEL paperwork on your behalf and surfaces every requirement before you pay, never a surprise hold or last-minute document request.

Costa Rica's regulator SUTEL does not require KYC for standard geographic or 0800 numbers. Activation completes in 3-5 business days. Costa Rica's nearshore tech economy makes local DIDs important for international business.

Costa Rica number types you can buy

TypeFormatFromSMS
Geographic (San José & other cities)+506 city-code XXX XXXX$3.50/moYes
Toll-free+506 800 / 0800 / 1800 (varies)yesCaller-paid

Per-minute outbound and inbound usage billed separately at carrier-grade wholesale rates. Origin Based Rating (OBR) applies on EEA outbound where relevant.

Top Costa Rica cities & area codes

  • 2XXX XXXX, Geographic (nationwide)
  • 0800, Toll-free

Don't see your city? Most additional cities and regional codes are available on request, check the full Costa Rica country guide or talk to [email protected].

How to buy a Costa Rica number online

  1. Sign up at /signup, no contract, no minimum.
  2. Pick Costa Rica from the country picker, choose a city / area code (or let DIDHub auto-pick).
  3. Submit the KYC fields Costa Rica requires (no KYC). DIDHub surfaces them upfront.
  4. Pay with credit card. Activation in 3-5 business days.
  5. Route the new DID to your existing VoIP / PBX / AI voice agent / Microsoft Teams via SIP. Setup guides on each integration page.

FAQ

Do I need to be in Costa Rica to buy a Costa Rican virtual phone number?

No. SUTEL does not require KYC for standard numbers. Anyone, anywhere can buy one from DIDHub. Activation 3-5 business days.

Why don't Costa Rican numbers have area codes?

Costa Rica modernized its numbering plan to a flat 8-digit nationwide scheme, geographic vs mobile is signaled by the first digit (2 = geographic, 6/7/8 = mobile, 0800 = toll-free). It's a deliberate simplification.

Can I use a Costa Rican virtual number with Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Costa Rican numbers work with Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub. Microsoft Calling Plans don't cover Costa Rica, Direct Routing is the standard path.

How much does a Costa Rican virtual phone number cost?

Geographic from $3.50/month. Toll-free 0800 from $10.00/month plus per-minute. $15 setup on geographic.

Can I port my existing Costa Rican number to DIDHub?

Yes. Port times 3-5 weeks. Documents: Costa Rican phone bill + LOA. $20 port-in fee per number.

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