eSIM Puerto Rico: Prepaid Data Plans from $2.03
Stay connected across Puerto Rico with a prepaid data eSIM. Buy online, receive your QR code by email, and activate mobile data on arrival. Plans start from $2.03 for 1GB valid 7 days—no physical SIM card, no roaming charges.
- Plans from
- $2.03
- Plans available
- 16
- Smallest bundle
- 1GB
- Shortest validity
- 7 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
What you get with a Puerto Rico data eSIM
esimbloom offers 3 prepaid data plans for Puerto Rico. The smallest starts at 1GB valid for 7 days, giving you enough data for maps, messaging, and ride-hailing during a short visit. All plans are data-only: you will have mobile internet but no local phone number for voice calls or SMS.
Your eSIM connects to mobile networks across the island using 4G/LTE or 5G where the underlying network and your device support it. Once activated, the plan runs for its validity period. You can top up or buy a new plan anytime through your esimbloom account if you need more data during your stay.
How to set up your Puerto Rico eSIM before you go
Purchase a plan on the esimbloom site and you will receive a QR code by email within minutes. Before you leave, open your phone settings, choose Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan, and scan the QR code. The eSIM profile installs on your device but remains inactive until you choose to turn it on.
Wait until you land in Puerto Rico to enable the eSIM as your active data line. Your phone will connect to a local network automatically. Keep your home SIM installed if you want to receive calls or texts on your usual number; most devices let you run both profiles and route mobile data through the eSIM while keeping your home line available.
Staying online in San Juan, across the island, and beyond
Network coverage reaches most of Puerto Rico including San Juan, Ponce, and the tourist corridors along the north and west coasts. You will have reliable mobile data in Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, and the main highways linking the metro area to destinations like Rincón, Fajardo, and Ponce. El Yunque National Forest has patchy signal on interior trails but connectivity returns at the visitor centers and along Route 191.
If you are island-hopping to Vieques or Culebra, expect data service in the towns and developed beaches, though some remote coves and nature reserves have weaker coverage. A 1GB plan covers a week of navigation, restaurant lookups, and occasional photo uploads. Streaming video or uploading large albums will consume data quickly; download offline maps and playlists before heading into less-connected areas or plan for a larger data bundle.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Puerto Rico eSIM if I have a US phone plan?
Many US carriers include Puerto Rico in domestic coverage at no extra charge. Check your plan terms before buying an eSIM. If you are visiting from outside the US or your carrier charges roaming fees, an eSIM avoids those costs.
Will my eSIM work in Vieques and Culebra?
Yes. Mobile networks cover the main towns and popular beaches on both islands. Signal may be weaker in remote areas and nature reserves, but you will have connectivity where most travelers spend their time.
Can I use my Puerto Rico eSIM to call hotels or restaurants?
No. esimbloom plans are data-only and do not include a local phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime audio, or another internet-based app to make calls over your data connection.
When should I activate the eSIM?
Install the eSIM profile before you travel, but do not enable it as your active data line until you land in Puerto Rico. Activation starts your plan validity period, so turning it on early wastes days.
How much data do I need for a week in Puerto Rico?
A 1GB plan covers navigation, messaging, and light browsing for seven days. If you plan to share photos daily, stream music, or video call frequently, choose a larger data bundle to avoid running out mid-trip.