Does AT&T work in Puerto Rico?

We all appreciate having high performing mobile carriers and a stable internet connection everywhere we go. AT&T is among the most renowned service providers that make this possible. Speed and reliability are of key importance for their subscribers when it comes to their phone and internet plans.

Cell Phone Companies that have been established in Puerto Rico are the same big companies that you come across in the United States. The more popular cell phone companies in Puerto Rico are Claro, Open Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Some of these companies use the GSM signal while others use the CDMA signal. In this article, we will evaluate whether AT&T works in Puerto Rico and expound on its phone plans that you can benefit from.

At this point you are probably wondering whether you can use your AT&T SIM or mobile seamlessly when you choose to travel to Puerto Rico. Well, it does and it is a major carrier in the island. In fact, there are no roaming charges if you have subscribed to a US National plan.

Let us evaluate the efficiency and reliability of AT&T in Puerto Rico

Generally, AT&T is the most popular cell phone company in Puerto Rico among the ones that we had mentioned earlier towards the beginning of this article. Its network coverage is excellent and you are able to instantaneously and easily get a stable signal pretty much everywhere you go except for very remote areas. Its signal works pretty well indoors and is quite reliable outdoors as well. In addition, its speed is quite fast and sustainable enough to meet all your internet and call needs. The only shortcoming, is that it has multiple restrictions and the prices vary across different regions.

A summary table

In this section, the table below rates the efficiency of AT&T services in Puerto Rico, with 5 being excellent and 1 being very poor.

What are AT&T Phone plans for local, long distance, and international calling?

Generally, when using any carriers, choosing the right calling plan is a very important factor that determines whether you can make the most of the service and your monthly bills. The best plan for you would be one that seamlessly aligns with your budget and one that entirely meets your calling needs. All in all, whether you are trying to stay in touch with your family and friends worldwide or you prefer calling to order your dinner, AT&T has a calling plan that would work best for you. Among the plans are;

1. AT&T Phone Unlimited North America

This particular phone plan includes, unlimited calls anywhere within the US without any long distance charges, unlimited minutes and unlimited calls to Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Northern Mariana Islands and Mexico with no long distance charges.

2. AT&T Phone International Plus

With this plan, you should expect cost-saving rates to a wide array of countries including but not limited to China, Israel and Australia. Even better, the rates do not include any surcharges, taxes or unexpected fees. Here, you get to make unlimited calls to the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana, Mexico and Canada with no long distance charges, you get unlimited minutes and you get a chance to make unlimited calls anywhere within the United States with no extra-long distance charges.

3. AT&T Phone 200 plan

AT&T Phone 200 includes; no long distance charges to calls within the United States, low international rates at no additional monthly charge, additional minutes billed at a low per-minute rate, no long distance charges to calls to Guam, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Northern Marian Islands and 200 minutes worth of calls every month. Even better, any unused minutes on this plan d not at any point roll over to the following.

Final Thoughts

If you are travelling to Puerto Rico as an American National, you do not have to go through the hassle of using an international plan. All the US cell phone plans under AT&T work the same in Puerto Rico just like they do in the mainland. You should not expect any roaming charges for text and voice services.

FAQs

1. Do calls to Puerto Rico count as international?

No, they do not. In fact, you will not be charged any fees if anyone calls your from outside the United States. Generally, any calls to Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, multiple Caribbean countries, Canada, Northern Mariana Islands and Guam do not require you to dial ‘011’. This means that all these numbers are dialed similar to long distance calls within the US.

2. Can I use mobile data when in Puerto Rico?

Yes, you can. You are free to use your cell phone in Puerto Rico the same way you do when in the United States.