Claro and DISH Join to Offer Customers Bundled TV, Internet,
Wireless and Telephone Services in Puerto Rico
23 July 2013
Claro and DISH Puerto Rico have entered into a
partnership to offer customers bundled services including
DISH’s pay-TV and Claro’s Internet, wireless and telephone
services, conveniently on a single bill. Bundled services
will be sold at select Claro and DISH retail locations in
the Island beginning in mid-August.
“The alliance of these two powerhouse brands will expand the
choices available to customers in Puerto Rico,” said Joseph P.
Clayton, DISH president and chief executive officer.
“With this new alliance, we join Dish’s experience as a
satellite provider with our telecommunications, entertainment
and connectivity services. Claro is reaffirmed as leader in
telecommunications and entertainment with the most extensive
coverage in the Island,” said Enrique Ortiz de Montellano, Claro
president and CEO.
The partnership will launch in mid-August with a
multi-faceted marketing campaign. Both companies will release
more information including consumer offerings at that time.
“Our businesses complement each other to provide access to
the best entertainment, sports news and information, as well as
a connection to family and friends,” added Alfredo Rodriguez,
DISH vice president for Latino marketing. “Consumers can now
choose from a complete menu to meet their technology needs, and
bundle it all on one bill at an affordable price.”
DISH is the only pay-TV provider offering more than 100
high-definition (HD) channels in Puerto Rico, and offers its
award-winning Hopper® Whole-Home HD DVR including features like
AutoHopTM, PrimeTime Anytime™ and up to 500 hours of
high-definition (2,000 hours of standard definition) recording
capability.
Claro is the leader in telecommunications in Puerto Rico,
offering Internet, wireless and telephone services. Claro is
recognized for its reliable service thanks to a dedicated
Internet port through Claro’s powerful private fiber optic
network
