Utilities, Newspapers & Communications
To ask for any utility service, you will need proof both of your identity and residency (a lease contract, a deed or purchase contract, etc.) You may be required to pay a connection fee or place a deposit before service initiates.
Electricity
The only supplier of electricity in Puerto Rico is the government-run service company called Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica, more commonly known as AEE. FOR ENGLISH, you could call Customer Service Center, telephones (787) 521-3434 and/ or click on Puerto Rico Energy and Power Authority Electricity (PREPA). Bills are to be paid every month. Instructions for Service connection click here.
The general rule in Puerto Rico is United Standards 110 and 120 volts AC, and the outlets take the same two-prong plugs found in the United States.
For more information contact the Customer Services Center at: (787) 289-3434, outside the metro area 1-800-981-2434 or visit the nearest office.
Water
As with electricity, the only supplier of water is the government-run company called Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico (Sorry, only in spanish), more commonly known as AAA. Water bills are to be paid every two months.
For more information contact Customer Service at: (787) 620-2482.
Natural Gas
Natural gas is delivered by the cylinder only. Many Puerto Ricans use natural gas propane stoves instead of electric stoves. Propane cylinders can be obtained from a local propane gas supplier.
Garbage and Recycling
As with electricity and water, the only supplier of water is the government-run company called Autoridad de Desperdicios Solidos, known as ADS.
For more information call the main office at: (787) 765-7575 or or contact the nearest office.
Newspapers
Puerto Rico has four daily newspapers: El Nuevo Día, El Vocero, Primera Hora. In addition, there is 21 weekly newspapers including the Caribbean Business.
Telephone
Companies providing local and long distance services include: Puerto Rico Telephone Company, TLD, Centennial de Puerto Rico, ATT, Sprint, and MCI among others.
Internet Service Providers
National providers includes: AT&T, America On-Line, CompuServe, and MSN. Local providers: Onelink, DishNetwork, Centennial de Puerto Rico, PRTC, Liberty, among others.
Cellular
Companies providing mobile-phone, paging and celluar services include are, in just about, every shopping center in the island. You can buy a phone online and activate from home (online) and have it serviced at any of these local cell phone stores thoughout the island. Here some examples: Centennial de Puerto Rico, Verizon Wireless, among others.
Cable TV
Companies providing Cable TV services include: Onelink, Centennial de Puerto Rico, Liberty Cablevision, DIsh Network, Direct TV, among others.
Postal Service
Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. postal system (USPS) and has the same mail rates and service as provided on the U.S. mainland. Post offices in every city offer Express Mail next-day service to the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico.
In addition, express services are offered by FedEx, UPS, Emery, RPS, and DHL.
NOTE: Our apologies, but many of the local websites for the various services are in spanish. However, its been our experience than when you call, you find a bilingual representative.
Churches (bilingual or English speaking)
The CENTER Church Puerto Rico (Dorado, PR)
 Pastor Efren Peña (787) 238-0268
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