In Cuba it is difficult to buy local SIM cards. If it is needed use the Internet, you can pre-connect this option with your mobile operator, or use the Internet at the hotel, if you have one.

As the experienced travelers tell, Cuba is among the countries where it is better to forget about work, other communication with the outside world and enjoy the trip. At least, the SIM cards of the local operator (Сubacel) are so unprofitable that you do not have to communicate much on the phone. With GPRS (EDGE) Internet things are even worse - the connection is slow, frequent gaps, that is, its quality leaves much to be desired, and prices "bite" - for example, a call to Russia will cost almost 2 CUC. However, you can buy local SIM cards at ETECSA communication offices.

Moreover, tourists can not buy a SIM card directly in Cuba - they are more likely to rent at a price of 3 to 4 CUC per day for 10 to 14 days. For a longer period of possession of a SIM card, it is better to ask a local resident to place a SIM card on himself - still, before leaving, she will remain in his property. If the period is longer, then take any Cuban with a passport, put a sim card on him and give him a present before leaving. Everybody will be happy.

It is most advantageous for communication with the outside world to take care of communication in advance and to connect special services for international roaming provided by the majority of large telecom operators (for example, Zero without Borders from MTS, Around the World at Megafon or Planet Zero Beeline). And for the Internet to use paid hotel Wi-Fi (from 4, 5 USD to 8 USD per hour) - true, while it is not everywhere, but the number of hotels with a similar service continues to grow.