In Puerto Rico there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 26.04% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 998 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Puerto Rico

Claro | Fiber

Availability:

17.44%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Optico Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

9.04%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Liberty | Fiber

Availability:

2.91%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Puerto Rico are not shown.

 

Puerto Rico Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Puerto Rico is fiber internet available?

Puerto Rico map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 26.04% of Puerto Rico. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Claro. Call one of the companies with service in Puerto Rico above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Puerto Rico?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Puerto Rico home can get up to 998 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 25.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Puerto Rico.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Puerto Rico, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Puerto Rico?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Puerto Rico you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 25.96% of Puerto Rico homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 56.07% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.78%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Puerto Rico homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Puerto Rico, along with details on where in Puerto Rico and at what speeds.

Claro Fiber in Puerto Rico

Claro fiber coverage

About 17.44%, or 649,667 people, have Claro fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Puerto Rico area. Claro is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Puerto Rico.

 

Claro fiber download speeds

Claro is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Puerto Rico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Claro fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Puerto Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Puerto Rico can order from Claro goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Puerto Rico customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Claro customers in Puerto Rico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Claro fiber upload speeds

In Puerto Rico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Claro fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Claro is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Puerto Rico fiber providers. Claro offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Puerto Rico is up to 120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Claro's Puerto Rico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 120.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Optico Fiber Fiber in Puerto Rico

Optico Fiber fiber coverage

About 9.04%, or 336,908 people, have Optico Fiber fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, north, central, and east Puerto Rico area. Optico Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Puerto Rico.

 

Optico Fiber fiber download speeds

Optico Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Puerto Rico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optico Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Puerto Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Puerto Rico can order from Optico Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Puerto Rico customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optico Fiber customers in Puerto Rico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Optico Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Puerto Rico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optico Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optico Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Puerto Rico fiber providers. Optico Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Puerto Rico is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optico Fiber's Puerto Rico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Liberty Fiber in Puerto Rico

Liberty fiber coverage

About 2.91%, or 108,294 people, have Liberty fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Puerto Rico area. Liberty is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Puerto Rico.

 

Liberty fiber download speeds

Liberty is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Puerto Rico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Liberty fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Puerto Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Puerto Rico can order from Liberty goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Puerto Rico customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Liberty customers in Puerto Rico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Liberty fiber upload speeds

In Puerto Rico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Liberty fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Puerto Rico fiber providers. Liberty offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Puerto Rico is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Liberty's Puerto Rico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rico Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Puerto Rico or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Puerto Rico compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in Puerto Rico are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 998 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 26.04% in Puerto Rico.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Puerto Rico are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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31.75%
3.90%
0.00%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
36.81%
0.00%
0.00%
0.69%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

States with Similar Populations

  • Connecticut: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Oklahoma: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Oregon: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Iowa: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Mississippi: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Arkansas: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Kansas: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Kentucky: more fiber coverage, slower speeds