In Arecibo there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 62.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 22 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Arecibo, PR.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Arecibo
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Arecibo are not shown.
Arecibo Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Arecibo is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 62.34% of Arecibo. Areas in green have DSL 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 Arecibo above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Arecibo?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Arecibo.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Arecibo home can get up to 22 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 3.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Arecibo.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Arecibo, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Arecibo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Arecibo you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.80% of Arecibo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.56% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.18%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Arecibo homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Arecibo, along with details on where in Arecibo and at what speeds.
Claro DSL in Arecibo, PR
Claro DSL coverage
About 62.34%, or 37,246 people, have Claro DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arecibo area. Claro is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Arecibo.
Claro DSL download speeds
Claro is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arecibo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Claro DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Arecibo. The fastest plan anyone in Arecibo can order from Claro goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Arecibo customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 6.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 76.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Claro DSL upload speeds
In Arecibo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Claro DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Claro is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Arecibo DSL providers. Claro offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arecibo is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Claro customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 23.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 76.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arecibo DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Arecibo or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Arecibo compare to the rest of Puerto Rico?
DSL internet speeds in Arecibo are much faster versus the average speeds in Puerto Rico: 0.00 Mbps in Puerto Rico versus 22 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Puerto Rico is 0.00% versus 62.34% in Arecibo.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Arecibo are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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- Florida, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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