Cheapest eSIM for Puerto Rico
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $6.31 | $2.10 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $10.53 | $2.11 | Best value | Get |
| 3 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $2.37 | $2.37 | Great | Get |
| 4 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $16.37 | $8.19 | Very expensive | Get |
| 5 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $8.61 | $8.61 | Very expensive | Get |
| 6 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 3 Days | $49.10 | $24.55 | Very expensive | Get |
| 7 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $25.83 | $25.83 | Very expensive | Get |
| 8 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 7 Days | $114.56 | $57.28 | Very expensive | Get |
| 9 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 15 Days | $245.49 | $122.75 | Very expensive | Get |
| 10 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $129.15 | $129.15 | Very expensive | Get |
| 11 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 30 Days | $490.98 | $245.49 | Very expensive | Get |
| 12 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $258.30 | $258.30 | Very expensive | Get |
Cheapest eSIM for Puerto Rico: the numbers
As of 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Puerto Rico is MegaEsim with 3 GB for 15 Days at $6.31. That is $2.10 per GB, the best rate of the 12 plans we compare from 1 provider. 12 plans include 5G. 12 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which mobile networks does Puerto Rico have?
The island has about 92% 4G population coverage. Liberty and T-Mobile users spend 93.3% to 93.6% of their time connected to 5G per Opensignal's June 2026 report, with Claro at 87.4%.
- Claro: Claro is the biggest operator on the island with around 2.5 million subscribers, holds Opensignal's Coverage Experience award at 9.2 out of 10, and is putting 500 million dollars into fiber and 5G upgrades.
- T-Mobile: T-Mobile holds roughly 12% of the market but won all four Opensignal speed awards in June 2026, with average downloads of 119.5 Mbps overall and 143.7 Mbps on 5G.
- Liberty: Liberty serves about 1 million mobile subscribers and ties T-Mobile for the best 5G availability on the island at around 93%.
Puerto Rico works like the US mainland, so US MVNOs and mainland plans generally function here without any special travel SIM.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in Puerto Rico?
5G is genuinely widespread. Around 95% of Puerto Rico has 5G coverage, with T-Mobile's 5G footprint the largest, and San Juan, Condado and the main tourist zones are well served.
How much data do you need in Puerto Rico?
Light use is about 500 MB a day. That covers maps, messages, and some browsing. Normal use with photos, social apps, and short videos runs 1 to 1.5 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use can eat 2 to 3 GB a day. Here is what each size costs in Puerto Rico right now:
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Puerto Rico?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Puerto Rico starts at $6.31 on this page, which is hard for airport kiosks to beat. A local SIM still makes sense if you need a local phone number or plan to stay for months. For a normal trip, the eSIM wins on price and effort.
Setting up your Puerto Rico eSIM
Buy your planYou get a QR code by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Airport and hotel wifi can be weak.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to find the network.
Check the validity clockSome plans start counting at purchase, not at first use. Check before you buy.
Good to know before you land in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico falls under US telecom rules. Many US mainland plans, including T-Mobile and AT&T unlimited plans, treat the island as domestic usage with no roaming charges, so check your existing plan before buying anything.
SIM packages are sold at the airport, plus designated hotels and car rental agencies, alongside normal Claro, Liberty and T-Mobile stores. There is no registration bureaucracy to slow you down.
Pick T-Mobile or Liberty for speed in the metro areas, but Claro is the safer bet if you are driving into the mountainous interior, since it keeps winning the coverage award.
Puerto Rico Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Puerto Rico
What is the cheapest eSIM for Puerto Rico?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is MegaEsim with 3 GB for 15 Days at $6.31. That works out to $2.10 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Puerto Rico?
The plans we compare connect to Claro. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Puerto Rico eSIMs support 5G?
12 of the 12 plans we track for Puerto Rico include 5G where the local network offers it. The rest run on 4G, which is still fine for maps, calls over apps, and video.
Can I top up my Puerto Rico eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 12 of the 12 plans here support top ups, so you can add data without buying a new eSIM. The rest need a fresh plan once the data ends.
Will I still receive bank SMS and OTP codes?
Yes, if you keep your home SIM active. Travel eSIMs are data only. Your phone can hold both at once, so leave your normal SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data. Turn off roaming data on the home SIM to avoid charges.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number or calls?
The plans we compare are data only, so there is no local number. Calls work fine over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app that uses data. If you need a real local number, a local SIM is the better tool.
How many GB do I need for a week in Puerto Rico?
Around 3 to 5 GB covers a week of maps, messaging, and normal browsing. Heavy video or hotspot use needs 1 to 2 GB per day. Today the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is MegaEsim at $10.53.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT across 12 plans. Every plan is ranked by the true cost per gigabyte, not marketing claims. We do not take money for rankings, and providers cannot pay for a higher position. Read the full method on our how we rank page.
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