Puerto Rico: Internet subscribers

The latest value from 2020 is 671 thousand subscribers, an increase from 610 thousand subscribers in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 6404 thousand subscribers, based on data from 191 countries. Historically, the average for Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2020 is 418 thousand subscribers. The minimum value, 2 thousand subscribers, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 704 thousand subscribers was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.