Puerto Rico eSIM: instant data for your trip
A Puerto Rico eSIM from Simnity gives you mobile data the moment you land, with no physical SIM and no roaming bills. We currently offer 12 Puerto Rico plans starting from $4.00 with validity from 3 to 30 days. Unlimited-data options are available for heavier users. Buy online, receive your QR code instantly, and connect in minutes.
Mobile coverage and networks in Puerto Rico
As a US territory, Puerto Rico has excellent, mainland-equivalent coverage with extensive 5G; T-Mobile 5G reaches roughly 98% of the island and Liberty and Claro also run wide 5G networks, with cell service of some type reaching over 99% of homes. Coverage is strong in San Juan, Ponce and along the coasts, thinning only in the central mountains and offshore islands like Vieques and Culebra.
The main mobile networks in Puerto Rico are Claro, Liberty and T-Mobile. Your Simnity eSIM connects to local partner networks, so you stay online across cities and most travel areas without swapping a physical SIM.
Do you need to register a SIM in Puerto Rico?
No ID registration is required for prepaid SIMs or eSIMs in Puerto Rico, and a roaming travel eSIM connects with no paperwork. Travelers from the mainland US generally do not need anything new at all, as US plans treat Puerto Rico as domestic at standard rates.
What is a Puerto Rico eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a Puerto Rico data plan is added to your device. Your normal number stays active on your main line, so you keep receiving calls and texts while you use the Simnity plan for affordable local data in Puerto Rico.
How to set up your Puerto Rico eSIM
- Choose a plan above based on how many days you are in Puerto Rico and how much data you need.
- Check out and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard.
- Scan the QR code from your phone settings while on Wi-Fi, ideally before you travel.
- Turn on the line and data roaming for Simnity when you arrive, and you are connected.
Why buy your Puerto Rico eSIM from Simnity
- Instant delivery. No waiting, no pickup counters. Your Puerto Rico eSIM is ready in minutes.
- No roaming shock. Pay a fixed price up front and avoid surprise carrier bills.
- Keep your number. Your main line stays active for calls and texts from home.
- Unlimited options. Heavy data days are covered with unlimited Puerto Rico plans.
- Top up anytime. Running low? Add more data without buying a new eSIM.
Puerto Rico eSIM FAQs
How much does an eSIM for Puerto Rico cost?
Simnity Puerto Rico eSIM plans start at $4.00 and go up to $99.00 depending on the data amount and validity you choose. There are 12 plans available right now.
Do I need to register or show ID for a Puerto Rico eSIM?
No ID registration is required for prepaid SIMs or eSIMs in Puerto Rico, and a roaming travel eSIM connects with no paperwork. Travelers from the mainland US generally do not need anything new at all, as US plans treat Puerto Rico as domestic at standard rates.
How do I activate my Puerto Rico eSIM?
After you buy, you receive a QR code by email and in your Simnity dashboard. Open your phone settings, choose to add a cellular or mobile data plan, scan the QR code, and turn on data roaming for the Simnity line. Most travelers are connected within a few minutes.
Which networks does a Puerto Rico eSIM use?
Mobile service in Puerto Rico is provided by Claro, Liberty and T-Mobile. Simnity Puerto Rico plans run on local partner networks, so you get coverage in cities and most travel areas.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in Puerto Rico?
Any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone works. That includes iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. Check Settings for an "Add eSIM" or "Add data plan" option to confirm.
How long is a Puerto Rico eSIM valid for?
Validity ranges from 3 to 30 days, so you can match the plan to a short trip or a longer stay. Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network in Puerto Rico.