Internet Options and Phone Service in Puerto Rico | Living and Working Remote in Puerto Rico
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- Internet Options and Telecom in Puerto Rico - What are the best options for working remote or living in Puerto Rico?
AT&T and T-Mobile have the best coverage & signal strength for mobile phone service. AT&T was recently acquired by Liberty, but I have not noticed any change in service quality. FirstNet government sponsored program for First Responders still uses AT&T on the island.
Claro is the local Puerto Rico telephone company for mobile service starting at $20/month.
There's 4g coverage in the entire island with Claro, AT&T Liberty and T-Mobile. Verizon works in "extended network mode" with Claro's infrastructure so verify with them on the limitations of the service when out of coverage. Sprint is usually the worst service on the island.
5G rollout started in limited spots around the island, including Palmas del Mar.
Living in Puerto Rico: Liberty and Claro internet offer great service coverage for internet. Claro internet users report latency from most servers (ping) is about 30-50ms.
Claro DSL - Fiber option in metro San Juan
files.claropr.com/personas/se...
Liberty Cable - www.libertypr.com/internet
$60/month is Up to 90 Mbps download speed, Up to 9 Mbps upload speed
$80/ month Up to 250 Mbps download speed with Up to 25 Mbps upload speed
$171/month is Up to 500 Mbps download speed with Up to 30 Mbps upload speed
HughesNet (Backup Satellite internet) - plans as low as $60/month
Purchase satellite dish and install around $500 (one-time fee)
www.hughesnet.com/es-us/pr
StarLink is scheduled to come to Puerto Rico in 2022
Other internet options for backup, or limited internet use
AeroNet - aeronetpr.com/
Osnet - osnetpr.com/home-en/
Recorded on-site at Copamarina Resort in Guanica, Puerto Rico
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I feel very proud when persons that were not born in PR talk so well about the island and feel so identified and part of it. It is a good feeling.Thank you JEN.
Thank you, Rafael!
There you go again Jen, giving me what I really need to know to move back to PR; it's been 25 years. Thank you.
I am happy to help get you back to your beautiful island!
I live in lajas. My friend in California is moving to PR. I told him about your TH-cam channel. Thank you for your information.
Awesome! Thank you!
Working from the beach feels like the ultimate "Working Remotely". Thank you. The breeze will keep you alert and peaceful even when you have crazy deadlines
So true!
love that you go straight to the point and give an unbiased opinion of what works and what doesn't.
YAY!
Thank you Jen! I love your videos! Planning on moving back home after 21 years! I am from Arecibo and my experience with AT&T was not the best. I never had signal. At the states we switched to Xfinity mobile (which works with Verizon) and when I went back to PR this Summer, I had no issues. I had signal for the fist time at my mom's house. So I guess it's depending on the area. Keep the videos coming! 😊
Thank you Jen for always being so informative. It’s appreciated.
You are very welcome!
Thank you for your dedication and time helping me! you are the only one with the info I requested
I really like watching your videos almost make me feel like I'm home and they're loaded with interesting facts that will make the transition back to the Island much more easy and knowledgeable.
Glad to hear it!
That video just helped me so much and I am so appreciative. Thank you very much. I subscribed and am sure the other videos will help so much.
Thank you, Jen. I am to moving Puerto Rico. Love your videos.
They are very helpful.
I just spent a week in San Juan. I have At&t and I had zero issues. My hotspot worked well also.
Great!
I like the way that you pronounce Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷☀️🍹
Gracias!
Thank you for this video! I’ve been wondering!
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Thanks Jen!
one smart cookie, you go girl! love you!
Gracias!
Do like your show!!!!! You are the Star!!!
Awe, gracias!
Been in 🇵🇷 since 2005 and the best service I've gotten is T-Mobile.
I prefer this new outro “…living in Puerto Rico”. 👍🏽
Thanks, I am trying to mix it up based on what the video is about.
Very informative 👍
Yay!
Bella bella gracias gracias 😍😍😍
De nada
Great video thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hello beautiful please can we communicate on email
Thanks
Gracias nena!
De nada.
Thank you
You're welcome
Very good!
Thanks!
hermosa !! 😬👌❤💯
Ok. Like, I just love you...the channel...and great information. Keep up the great work! From Arizona, greetings!!
Hola in Arizona! Glad you like the channel!
Att ...thank you for the information Jen I would love to visit 💕could you show me around...? Thank you
Keep up the good work!
Will do! Thanks for watching.
Jen, perfect video! My family is going to be there in August. I'm planning on working from there, but need to make sure I have good internet. My plan has been to get a cellular hot spot from T-Mobile, with the hope that it'll give me fast enough internet to be able to have video meetings, and everything I've been doing from home for the last 15 months.
The house is in San Juan, sort of at the South end of it. Sort of around where 199 and 52 intersect. Do you think my plan will work? It's encouraging to hear you say T-Mobile is one of the best carriers on the island.
Find out if the house has Liberty or Claro wifi, and if you can use that during your stay. It is always good to have a couple options for internet on the island.
@@JenThereDoneThat we just spent 3 months trying to cancel Liberty :) we still owe them $50. My wife's mom had it before she passed away. For the 2 or 3 times a year we're going to be down there, we're hoping a cellular hot spot will work for us. We'll learn a lot this August.
Great info and timely since I need to move to PR and WiFi is essential. Palmas looks good but Cabo Rojo seems like more “bang for the buck.” Can u recommend a good realtor? I saw ur recent vid on 🚀rent in Palmas and 🤔😯☹️ so Cabo Rojo might be a better option
Good for you! As long as you don't show up there trying to change the world to your liking, you'll be fine.
Home inventory is really low around the island right now and realtors are not very good at returning anyone's calls. Start your search on www.clasificadosonline.com/, you may be better off dealing with owners directly (that is how I found my place).
Here is a helpful guide to get you started with your move - jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Muy elegante, mujer fuerte.
Muchas gracias!
I learned my lesson , There is No Verizon and if you have Verizon you cannot roam , I had no phone for two weeks
So just to double check, ATT should work without roaming charges, even though they sold to Liberty, correct?
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How often does the internet go down? I’m moving in 2 weeks and work from home so this is somewhat concerning!! Thanks :)
I can just imagine how Starlink will transform Internet service providers in Puerto Rico. I suspect a lot of them will simply go out of business..
I agree , I remember when hurricane Maria wipeout all communication now with startlink we will have internet services
Starlink is going to be a game changer everywhere...
Mintmobile also is an option for cell phone as it rides on the ATT/T-Mobile network.
Ah, good to know. Thanks for sharing about mintmobile.
Do you know if CopaMarina in Guanica was bought by Secrete Resort
Hi Jen, my Verizon services never works there, I’m going for a visit next month
Verizon is literally the worst carrier in Puerto Rico. It might even be worth getting a pay-as-you-go burner phone for your visit.
Well fone
Here’s a Q for u - what area of PR would I find ranch/ farm type living near the ocean ? Is buying/living in Viequez a good country type living ? Thanx for ur videos helpful info …
Vieques is not the best option. Check Canovanas
There are farms all over the island. The West tends to be more agriculture land, and the South coast is usually less expensive.
Lookin at Jen I don't need a phone👸🌷.
Awe, gracias.
Hi everyone! I’m going to PR for 5 days and I don’t have a contract from USA. What should I do in my case ? leaving tomorrow
Another question my son has a phone but no service he only uses it where there is free wifi is the wifi free if your staying in a resort in isla verde?
Most resorts around the island offer wifi, check before you make the reservation if it is included in the price.
Can i use HughesNet instead of regular internet?
I’m moving next month to Cabo rojo and I will need reliable internet to work from home
HughesNet is not as fast or reliable as Liberty. I used it as my backup since it is a metered provider and my monthly bill would be crazy high with the amount of data that I push. For me, Liberty and HughesNet is the right internet combination.
Is The rent expensive in Rincon
Hola Jen.
Hola Rolando!
What about for gaming or computing what do you recommend
Liberty cable internet with backup (like HughesNet Satelite).
Does, AT&T include calls to the States from Puerto Rico? I am moving to Puerto Rico next month.
yes, like in the US mainland
Hello Jen! Can u update us with a video before July 4th
They will probably release travel updates a few days before the holiday weekend. I will post as soon as we know what the new rules or restrictions are.
@@JenThereDoneThat thanks soo much! CANT wait!!
I'm sad that I can't keep Verizon been a big fan of Verizon for years and it doesn't work well on island, great in San Juan outside of that not amazing...
It is pretty bad as you drive around the mountain towns.
@@JenThereDoneThat yeah I noticed
My Verizon works decent here in Vega Baja. Thanks for the heads up, might have to check into the dual SIM card thing…
I installed Liberty last week Friday and have only been able to use it for a few hours all week 🙄🙄🙄
Jen What is your job?
Do I need sweats attire in PR at all?
It can get chilly (to me) in the mountain towns and a few of our overcast rainy "winter days". I am wearing sweats this morning, as it is below 80 degrees. The mountains towns can get down to 50's at night, and are usually in the 60/70's (F) year round for most of the day.
Hola,
Is liberty good in the Cabo Rojo area?
Yeah
So I have a phone from Metro PCS how crappy will my service be?
Metro pcs is covered by T mobile
Hello beautiful please can we communicate on email
@@jaycalvert8572 who you taking to? Gotta be Jen because my profile pic is a kpop idol lol
Sprint was acquired by AT&T wasn’t it? But maybe not in PR?
By T mobile
Hello beautiful please can we communicate on WhatsApp or email okay.
You are sooooo gorgeous
Awe, gracias.
Tu eres muy bonita!!
Gracias!
JEN!!! finally made it to Puerto Rico, can you hear your accent there. While changing my phone service ATT is no longer in PR so I chose T-Mobile Verizon &$:($-&@@ in here. Liberty purchased att but it won’t work outside if you travel. Just for your information. Thanks for all you do Jen
Claro is garbage use att which is now Liberty mobile or t-mobile
Claro is garbage use att which is now Liberty mobile or t-mobile