Puerto Rico – known for its beaches, coral reefs & the Spanish culture with an American twist.
The island is an unincorporated and organized United States territory.
What that means is beyond the scope of this guide, but it is somewhat part of the US.
But what can you even do in Puerto? A lot.
El Yanque National Forest is a fantastic trail with various waterfalls.
The Castillo de San Cristóbal is a large Spanish fort.
And you have nothing to do at night, visit Bahía Bioluminiscente to see glowing fish or organisms in the bay.
Quite some exciting things to do in Puerto Rico, huh?
For Caribbean standards, Puerto Rico is an inexpensive travel destination.
This makes SIM cards and mobile data average as well (for regional standards).
That is why I recommend local SIM cards to enjoy local rates.
But how much do SIM cards cost in Puerto Rico?
You can get a Puerto Rican SIM card for free from Claro and Liberty (formerly AT&T) in their stores and from resellers, including electronic stores. However, you are required to purchase a plan (starting from 19 USD). You may be able to get a SIM card at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).
Okay, free SIM cards with a catch with a minimum of 20 USD – almost the same as in Canada and the United States itself.
Now you may be thinking, why not use my American (USA) SIM card in Puerto Rico – I can use it here for free!
In many cases, you can. However, speeds can be painfully slow (2G speeds).
So yeah, get yourself a local SIM card.
In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Puerto. Let's do this.
Original publication: 18th of December 2021. Last updated: 15th of March 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Puerto Rico?
You can buy a Puerto Rican SIM card from Claro or Liberty (formerly AT&T) as a tourist if you are 18 years old or older. There is nothing preventing travelers from buying a SIM card in Puerto Rico.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Puerto Rico.
Finally, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Puerto Rican SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Puerto Rico?
You can get a Puerto Rican SIM card in the official stores of Claro and Liberty (formerly AT&T) and from resellers, including grocery stores, pharmacies & electronic stores. You may be able to get SIM cards at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).
You can expect to pay the following for Puerto Rican SIM cards:
- Claro Puerto Rico: free, but plan purchase required (minimum of 18.99 USD)
- Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T): free, but plan purchase required (minimum of 25 USD)
Can You Use Your Phone in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico uses GSM technology for mobile communications primarily. CDMA phones will not work in Puerto Rico. However, almost all phones use GSM anyway.
You also need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.
Although there are three ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: American frequencies and European frequencies.
Puerto Rico uses American frequencies, which are used in the Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2).
Phones sold in the Americas typically have no issues when using their phone in other ITU Region 2 countries.
In Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), they typically use European frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European frequencies without issues.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Puerto Rico.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device without Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Puerto Rico or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Puerto Rico (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has two mobile operators offering prepaid services:
- Claro Puerto Rico
- Liberty U.S. Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
The following frequencies are used in Puerto Rico:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12, Band 14, Band 17 & Band 29), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2300 MHz (Band 30)
- 5G NR: 850 MHz (through DDS)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Puerto Rico, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Puerto Rico
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFI calling) are available in Puerto Rico.
However, not all mobile operators in Puerto Rico offer VoLTE and VoWiFi.
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Puerto Rico:
- Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
Claro Puerto Rico does not offer VoLTE or VoWiFi (yet).
This means that when you make a call with Claro Puerto Rico, your phone will downgrade to 3G (or 2G when 3G is not available) instead of staying connected to 4G/LTE.
This is also why you often cannot use mobile while calling if not connected to WiFi.
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Puerto Rico
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Puerto Rico since 2019, with T-Mobile US extending coverage to the territory. Liberty, then AT&T, started rolling out 5G NR in 2020. the same counts for Claro Puerto Rico.
Best SIM Card in Puerto Rico
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Puerto Rico, I recommend going with Claro or Liberty (formerly AT&T). Both mobile operators have extensive coverage, but Liberty has the best 5G NR coverage. Claro offers cheaper plans than Liberty.
Best eSIM in Puerto Rico
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Puerto Rico yet.
Note that the Puerto Rican mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Puerto Rico (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Puerto Rico (Boricua) eSIM from Airalo.
You have these six options:
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 2 GB eSIM for 15 days (new)
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (new)
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 13th of March (2023 data only)
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
For an in-depth analysis of the Puetro Rico Boricua eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Puerto Rico eSIMs from Holafly.
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Puerto Rico eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Finally, you also get Puerto Rico eSIMs from Nomad:
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad reviews
With these eSIMs, you can skip Puerto Rico's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Puerto Rico!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
TIP: check out my Best Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Puerto Rico.
Airalo has an eSIM for the Caribbean: Island Hopper. The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in 24 Caribbean countries.
The Island Hopper eSIM is not as valuable as other Airalo regional eSIMs (like Asialink for Asia, Eurolink for Europe & Latamlink for Latin America) because you only have one variant: 1 GB for 7 days, but top-ups are available (the -link eSIMs have at least four variants, up to 100 GB of data for 180 days, making top-ups often unnecessary).
The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in the following 24 countries:
- Aruba
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bonaire
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- French Guiana 1
- Grenada 2
- Guadeloupe
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Montserrat 2
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
1 the Latamlink eSIM covers French Guiana too – it has better options than Island Hopper (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days) in Central- and South America. However, if you do not visit those regions and stay in the Caribbean only, then stick with the Island Hopper eSIM instead
2 on 3G only
With the Island Hopper eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
I am working with Airalo to turn the Island Hopper into a -link so that it offers you better value.
For now, you still have an eSIM covering almost all of the Caribbean, which is neat :).
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Puerto Rico and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Puerto Rico.
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Puerto Rico
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Puerto Rico, I recommend going with SimCorner's South America Travel SIM card. You get 12 GB of data valid for 30 days in Puerto Rico and (Central+) South America, including nearby Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala & Nicaragua.
SimCorner's South America SIM card can, in addition to the aforementioned countries, also be used in Chile, Panama, Peru & Uruguay.
Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!
SIM Card Registration in Puerto Rico
SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Puerto Rico. This will be done at the point of sale.
Moreover, you can have up to five active prepaid SIM cards in Puerto Rico (at least for Claro).
This restriction applies to both Puerto Rican citizens and non-citizens (including migrant workers and tourists).
Puerto Rico Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
The Caribbean is not known for being a cheap travel region.
With many luxurious resorts and PRISTINE beaches, it is somewhat understandable why the region is a bit high-class (with some exceptions, like the Dominican Republic and Haiti).
But unlike the Dominican Republic and Haiti, mobile data rates are not that low in Puerto Rico.
So, what are the mobile data rates in the territory?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Puerto Rico is 4 USD, around the Caribbean average of 4.44 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
Compared to 2019's numbers, the average cost of 1 GB of data decreased by 72.6%.
Normally, I show you some data about mobile data speeds about the particular country I am covering.
Unfortunately, there is not much aggregate data about mobile download and upload speeds in Puerto Rico.
I can say, however, is that mobile data speeds are reasonable in the territory.
With hurricanes frequently ravaging Puerto Rico destroying towers, coverage and speeds can be slower than usual.
Especially the first few months after a hurricane terrorizes the territory.
With free SIM cards, average mobile data rates, decent download speeds, and extensive territory-wide coverage, you should have a smooth network experience in Puerto Rico.
Using an American (USA) SIM Card in Puerto Rico
T-Mobile US, AT&T USA & many mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs, including Boost Mobile USA, Cricket Wireless, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Lycamobile USA, Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS), Mint Mobile, Straight Talk, TracFone & Ultra Mobile) allow you to use your American SIM card in Puerto without additional roaming fees.
Puerto Rico (and the U.S. Virgin Islands) are considered native or extended coverage by T-Mobile US and AT&T USA.
Verizon does not have native coverage in Puerto Rico (and the U.S. Virgin Islands, for that matter).
While T-Mobile US and AT&T have coverage in Puerto Rico, not all their plans include the islands.
The same counts for the MVNOs – they are less likely to include Puerto Rico (for free).
Moreover, speeds can be excruciatingly slow – basically useless (at 2G speeds).
This guide will not cover T-Mobile US – only the actual local mobile operators.
But it may have slightly different offerings in Puerto Rico to meet the demand of the territory.
If you are still interested in T-Mobile US, you can read more about what it has to offer in my United States SIM card buying guide.
Currency in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico use the US Dollar with the symbol USD (which will be used throughout this guide).
Prices in Puerto Rico are listed in just $.
For up-to-date USD:your currency (let's say Euro) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Puerto Rican Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Claro Puerto Rico & Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T), and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Puerto Rico has to offer.
Claro Puerto Rico
Claro Puerto Rico, just Claro, is the other mobile operator in Puerto Rico.
Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.
Claro uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12) & 1700 MHz (Band 4)
This is what you will learn about Claro:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
Coverage – Claro Puerto Rico
Claro has extensive coverage throughout Puerto Rico.
4G/LTE is available throughout the whole island.
Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Claro Puerto Rico
You can get a Claro SIM card for free in Claro stores (1/2/3). However, you are required to purchase a plan upon retrieval. You may be able to get a SIM card at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Claro has no eSIMs.
Note that the Puerto Rican mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Puerto Rico (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Puerto Rico (Boricua) eSIM from Airalo.
You have these six options:
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 2 GB eSIM for 15 days (new)
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (new)
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 13th of March (2023 data only)
Or you can get Puerto Rico eSIMs from Holafly.
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Puerto Rico eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide.
Finally, you also get Puerto Rico eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
Airalo has an eSIM for the Caribbean: Island Hopper. The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in 24 Caribbean countries.
The Island Hopper eSIM is not as valuable as other Airalo regional eSIMs (like Asialink for Asia, Eurolink for Europe & Latamlink for Latin America) because you only have one variant: 1 GB for 7 days, but top-ups are available (the -link eSIMs have at least four variants, up to 100 GB of data for 180 days, making top-ups often unnecessary).
The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in the following 24 countries:
- Aruba
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bonaire
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- French Guiana 1
- Grenada 2
- Guadeloupe
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Montserrat 2
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
1 the Latamlink eSIM covers French Guiana too – it has better options than Island Hopper (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days) in Central- and South America. However, if you do not visit those regions and stay in the Caribbean only, then stick with the Island Hopper eSIM instead
2 on 3G only
With the Island Hopper eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
I am working with Airalo to turn the Island Hopper into a -link so that it offers you better value.
For now, you still have an eSIM covering almost all of the Caribbean, which is neat :).
TIP: check out my Best Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Puerto Rico.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Puerto Rico
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Puerto Rico
Claro has two data-featured prepaid plans: Prepago con Residencia + Rescate/Prepaid with Residence + Rescue (combo) & Prepago con Protección Móvil + Residencia + Rescate/Prepaid with Mobile Protection + Residence + Rescue (combo).
Prepago con Residencia + Rescate (Prepaid with Residence) – Claro Puerto Rico
The Prepago con Residencia + Rescate (Prepaid with Residence) are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS.
The following Prepago con Residencia + Rescate are available:
| Price | Local/USA Data | Local/USA Minutes | International Minutes | Local/USA SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.99 USD | 4.5 GB | 1100 minutes | N/A | 1100 SMS | 1 month |
| 26.99 USD | 5 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 36.99 USD | 15 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 46.99 USD | 20 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 56.99 USD | 50 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 66.99 USD | 60 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 also for Canada & Mexico data roaming
Prepago con Protección Móvil + Residencia + Rescate (Prepaid with Mobile Protection + Residence + Rescue) – Claro Puerto Rico
The Prepago con Protección Móvil + Residencia + Rescate (Prepaid with Mobile Protection + Residence + Rescue) are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS.
They are similar to the Prepago con Residencia + Rescate (Prepaid with Residence). However, they also include insurance for your phone.
If you plan on staying in the territory for a short period, the plans may not be worth it because you cannot take advantage of all the advantages, and they are (slightly) more expensive.
But, if you want to learn more about Prepago con Protección Móvil + Residencia + Rescate, check out this page.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
Liberty Puerto Rico, just Liberty and formerly AT&T, is one of the mobile operators in Puerto Rico.
AT&T (from the United States) decided to sell its Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands division in 2017.
While it took years for the rebrand to complete, it has finally happened.
However, Liberty still uses some of AT&T's features, such as online top-ups.
Liberty uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – shut down on the 31st of December 2016
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12, Band 14, Band 17 & Band 29), 850 MHz (Band 5), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2300 MHz (Band 30)
- 5G NR: 850 MHz (n5 – through DDS)
This is what you will learn about Liberty:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Liberty SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
Coverage – Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
Liberty has extensive coverage throughout Puerto Rico.
Most of Puerto Rico is already covered by 5G NR.
Below is Liberty's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Liberty's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
You can get a Liberty SIM card for free in Liberty stores. However, you are required to purchase a plan upon retrieval. You may be able to get a SIM card at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Liberty has no eSIMs.
Note that the Puerto Rican mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Puerto Rico (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Puerto Rico (Boricua) eSIM from Airalo.
You have these six options:
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 2 GB eSIM for 15 days (new)
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (new)
- Puerto Rico/Boricua 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 13th of March (2023 data only)
Or you can get Puerto Rico eSIMs from Holafly.
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Puerto Rico eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide.
Finally, you also get Puerto Rico eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
Airalo has an eSIM for the Caribbean: Island Hopper. The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in 24 Caribbean countries.
The Island Hopper eSIM is not as valuable as other Airalo regional eSIMs (like Asialink for Asia, Eurolink for Europe & Latamlink for Latin America) because you only have one variant: 1 GB for 7 days, but top-ups are available (the -link eSIMs have at least four variants, up to 100 GB of data for 180 days, making top-ups often unnecessary).
The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in the following 24 countries:
- Aruba
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bonaire
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- French Guiana 1
- Grenada 2
- Guadeloupe
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Montserrat 2
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
1 the Latamlink eSIM covers French Guiana too – it has better options than Island Hopper (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days) in Central- and South America. However, if you do not visit those regions and stay in the Caribbean only, then stick with the Island Hopper eSIM instead
2 on 3G only
With the Island Hopper eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
I am working with Airalo to turn the Island Hopper into a -link so that it offers you better value.
For now, you still have an eSIM covering almost all of the Caribbean, which is neat :).
TIP: check out my Best Puerto Rico eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Puerto Rico.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
You can top-up your Liberty SIM card in Liberty stores (1/2) or online.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
Liberty has two data-featured prepaid plans: No-Contract Plans (combo) & Unlimited Plans (combo).
All Liberty plans have to be activated in-store.
No-Contract Plans – Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
The No Contract Plans are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS.
No-Contract Plans have to be activated in a Liberty store (1/2):
| Price | Data 1 | Local/International Minutes 3 | Local/International SMS 3 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 USD | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 30 USD | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 USD | 15 GB 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your data allowance
2 +Canada & Mexico data roaming
3 to Canada, Mexico, the United States & the U.S. Virgin Islands
Unlimited Plans – Liberty Puerto Rico (formerly AT&T)
The Unlimited Plans are combo bundles with unlimited data, minutes & SMS.
Unlimited Plans have to be activated in a Liberty store (1/2):
| Price | Plan | Data | Local/International Minutes 3 | Local/International SMS 3 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 USD | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 55 USD | Unlimited Plus | Unlimited 1, 2, 4 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 +Canada & Mexico data roaming
2 5G NR access
3 to/in Canada, Mexico, the United States & the U.S. Virgin Islands
4 guaranteed “high speed” (unthrottled when the network is busy) for 22 GB
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Puerto Rico
Getting a SIM card from Claro or Liberty (formerly AT&T) would do you well when considering a Puerto Rican SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other American Countries
Visiting other countries in the Americas? Check out my Caribbean SIM card buying guide, covering other American nations, such as:
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
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